Iceland’s jaw-dropping scenery — from steaming hot springs to crashing waterfalls and icy glaciers — ignites a deep culture of creativity. One in four locals works in a creative field, and one in ten has published a book, making this a place where storytelling is as much a part of the landscape as lava and ice.

Discover the forces and stories that shape this gorgeous land.

A Wild Landscape

Iceland: Epic Landscapes from Above

Hang on for simply mesmerizing aerial shots of the country's majestic natural landscapes.

Iceland's Volcanic World

Join National Geographic explorer Andres Ruzo in his adventures around Reykjavik: lava caves at Leidarendi, a hot river at the Valley of Steam, spouting water at Geysirs, glaciers at Thorsmork Valley and the volcano at Thrihnukagigur.

Iceland | The Arctic Fox

This beautiful short film offers a peek into the life of the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland.

Iceland: Hearing the horses unique to Iceland

Get to know the Icelandic horse breed, known for its unique gaits, durability and pony-sized stature.

Architecture of Reykjavik

Glass Facade on Harpa

Artists and architects, including acclaimed Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, discuss the work that went into designing the key feature of Reykjavik’s striking concert hall.

Iceland in Motion—Hallgrímskirkja

A sweeping tour of Reykjavik's architectural landmark, a Lutheran church named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674), author of the 17th-century Passion Hymns.

The Country's Literature and Music

Iceland Indie Music Playlist

Compiled by IMX, a good collection of tracks from the country's hot indie-music scene.

Butterflies in November

When the narrator finds herself unexpectedly in charge of a four-year-old who picks the winning numbers for a lottery ticket, the two set off from Reykjavik along Iceland’s Ring Road on a journey of discovery. Along the way, they encounter black sand beaches, cucumber farms, lava fields, flocks of sheep and unique cast of characters. Written by one of Iceland’s most acclaimed authors. Also available as an audiobook. By Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, translated by Brian FitzGibbon.

The Fish Can Sing

One of the Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author's most beloved novels, a poignant coming-of-age tale marked with his peculiar blend of light irony and dark humor. By Halldór Laxness.

Icelandic Inspiration

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