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Welcome to our blog, your ultimate resource for media materials and updates about this unique destination.
Say “I Do” Beneath the Earth
Discover one of Iceland’s most unique wedding venues, where ancient history, natural beauty, and unforgettable moments come together beneath the surface.
From Sheep to Sweater: The Icelandic Lopapeysa
Meet a farmer, knitter and guide who transforms raw wool into warm, weather-proof pieces of cultural heritage.
The Most Celebrated Holiday for Icelanders?
While Icelanders celebrate traditional holidays such as Easter and Christmas, we also have our own unique national celebrations.
Þorri: Iceland’s Midwinter Traditions with Preserved Food – bold in flavour and rich in history
In the heart of the Icelandic winter, when daylight is scarce and the weather often feels at its most powerful, Icelanders mark the arrival of Þorri—a traditional month in the old Icelandic calendar.
Things to do in Hella: Nature, Food & Local Life
Hella is like many small towns in Iceland – but then again, every small town here is special thanks to its people, history, and surroundings.
Channel your inner Viking at this Viking-themed dinner inside a mysterious remote cave in Iceland.
In Iceland, rumors of Huldufólk—the country’s most common type of elf—have persisted for centuries.
Man-made caves in south Iceland could be from the first settlers
For the longest time, the history of Iceland has been told this way: Noble Norwegian chieftains wanted to be free of the aggressive king Haraldur Hardrada, who unified Norway with force.
Will American Scientists Solve the Mystery of the Caves at Hella?
A team of American scientists is currently working on the age determination of the caves at Ægissíða in Rangárþing ytra and their possible role in settlement of Iceland.
You Can Dine Like a Viking Inside One of Iceland’s Oldest Caves
Hotel Rangá is helping guests have an unforgettable dining experience inside one of Iceland’s most historic caves.
Sell the mystery behind the caves
There are ideas to better map the man-made caves at Hella and use the information to strengthen their position as a tourist destination.
Sandstone And Reverence: The Ancient Caves Of Hella
The caves of Hella are a wonder to behold. Nobody knows for sure how old they are…
Age-Old Man-Made Caves Attract Attention
Newly renovated man-made caves by the farm Ægissíða, near Hella, South Iceland.