Iceland blog articles and news announcements

February 2024

Konudagur—Woman's Day in Iceland

All over the world, there are national and international holidays that celebrate women. There’s International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and many local traditions built around powerful female figures and mythical goddesses from legend and lore.

January 2024

Iceland population and the celebration of Bóndadagur

The Icelandic holiday—Bóndadagur is a day devoted to celebrate and pamper your loving spouse. The traditions around this holiday have certainly changed since Norse settlers arrived to the country.

woman in Icelandic wool sweater in the highlands

December 2023

Knitting in Iceland: An expression of national pride

Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression.

November 2023

What to expect when traveling to Iceland

If you’re embarking on a trip to Iceland, your first step is to prepare for the journey with a comprehensive look at what to expect. Iceland is a small but captivating country with a long list of cultural and natural wonders to discover. It’s not Disney World, though — there isn’t a neatly packaged one-size-fits-all way to experience it.

September 2023

Types of wool: What is merino wool?

Merino wool comes specifically from Merino sheep. Of all the mammals walking the earth, sheep have the greatest diversity of breeds.