The "land of fire and ice" is often imagined as a place of glaciers, geothermal hot springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and the elusive northern lights - a destination for thrill-seekers ticking off bucket ...

A volcano began erupting in southwest Iceland on Tuesday, just hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa, one of Iceland's biggest tourist attractions. Flames and ...

Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a record-breaking number of visitors so far this year. Known as “the land of fire and ice”, the Nordic country has become famed for its ...

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — We left New Orleans for Iceland in summer, fleeing sweltering days and fears about tropical depressions. Iceland welcomed us with a sullen sky and chilling, gale-like winds. Talk ...

Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub fit for ...

In a normal October, the Radisson BLU Saga Hotel in Reykjavik would be buzzing with tourists hoping for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, business travelers in town for trade fairs, honeymooners ...

After a four-year hiatus, Iceland’s last remaining whaling company, Hvalur hf., will resume its hunt this summer, much to the chagrin of tourism officials. As the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating ...

With unique views of the Northern Lights, dramatic landscapes, black sand beaches and geothermal spas, Iceland is a nature lover's paradise. But with news of another Icelandic airline folding, it ...

The above satellite map provided by the Icelandic Met Office shows the new eruptive fissure (yellow line) and lava flow (colored area) east of the Svartsengi geothermal plant. In Pictures: Iceland’s ...