For generations, Icelanders could boast of a rare natural privilege: a cool, damp climate with no mosquitoes at all. That ...

Civil defense authorities in Iceland declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. Warnings of increased seismic activity could cause a volcanic eruption that would destroy the town of Grindavik. “We’ve ...

Lava is flowing into Grindavik as Iceland’s President said the country is facing a “daunting” time after a fresh volcanic eruption. The Icelandic Meteorological Office said the volcano in the ...

Iceland is the Land of Fire and Ice, and never is this taken so literally. Nowhere else do such utter opposites get squeezed so close together, so unmistakably. Here, eruptive volcanoes roar and spout ...

Iceland has a complicated relationship with tourism. Home to hot springs and volcanos, Iceland has wanted to lure tourists with its stunning natural attractions. This set off a meteoric rise in ...

From phenomenal volcanic landscapes to glaciers and waterfalls galore, Iceland is a nature lover’s dream. The country tops the list of desirable travel destinations for so many people with a keen ...

Iceland’s famed Golden Circle tourist route delivers dramatic scenery, but its quieter regions offer deeper cultural connections and fewer crowds. There’s a reason Iceland’s Golden Circle is so famous ...

A volcanic eruption could destroy the Icelandic town of Grindavik or lead to extensive ash clouds, experts have warned. The country has been shaken by more than 800 small earthquakes, prompting fears ...