Get to know the heart of Iceland — its language, folklore and elves, food traditions, music, and the quirks of everyday life. Here’s a look at Icelandic culture from someone who’s called this island home for over a decade.
SUBSCRIBE for new Iceland tips every week! Jeannie Jeannie is the founder of Iceland with a View, an Iceland trip planning resource she launched in 2015 after moving to Iceland. Having lived in Iceland for nearly 11 years, she shares…
Laufabraud translates to “leaf bread” in Icelandic and is something most local families will do around the holiday season. Traditionally Laufabraud is eaten with Hangikjot or smoked lamb on December 25th, the second day of Christmas. In this video I…
Walking around downtown Reykjavik in search of the Yule Lads! All around the city you will find a hologram of the 13 Icelandic santas but they are hard to find! I found 8 characters…how many did you find?! Also the…
The Christmas beer season has begun – and the selection is bigger than ever. This is the time of year when Icelanders compare notes on which Christmas beer is worth trying. Some people like to invite friends over for a…
Every year locals gather with family, friends, or coworkers and feast on some delicious Icelandic food. This takes place starting Mid-November and goes through Christmas. The feast includes smoked salmon, duck, various salads, breads, and desserts. I would highly recommend…
Jeannie Jeannie is the founder of Iceland with a View, an Iceland trip planning resource she launched in 2015 after moving to Iceland. Having lived in Iceland for nearly 11 years, she shares firsthand travel advice through in-depth articles, guidebooks,…
