Reykjavik (Iceland)

How to Plan a Knitting Vacation in Iceland

In a country with more sheep than people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.

By Lisa Abend

Hotels and Travel Lodgings Reykjavik (Iceland) Space and Astronomy Telescopes and Observatories Travel and Vacations

Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland

The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.

By Amelia Nierenberg

Hot Springs Reykjavik (Iceland) Travel and Vacations

5 Hot Springs in Iceland That Aren’t the Blue Lagoon

Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory.

By Lisa Abend