Viktor Ólason

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Viktor Ólason is an Icelandic entrepreneur and founder of Iceland Now. Born and raised in Iceland, he writes about Iceland travel, culture, and news from a true local's perspective - helping readers experience Iceland more deeply and authentically.

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Iceland in Winter: The Complete Packing List

What an Iceland winter actually feels like on the groundMost people imagine Iceland in winter as some kind of frozen hellscape. The reality is...

Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Strikes Bárðarbunga Caldera Overnight

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck the Bárðarbunga caldera in the early hours of Thursday morning, with around 25 aftershocks recorded in the hours that...

Iceland Weather Warning Urges Vigilance North of the Highlands

Iceland's meteorological authority is urging people with business or travel north of the highland interior to monitor weather forecasts closely, according to a text...

Bestu Mörkin: Award Ceremony Cancelled Before Val vs Breiðablik

A scheduled awards presentation in Iceland's top football league was called off last Sunday, according to Vísir (visir.is), after plans to honour Pétur Pétursson...

Valdimar Víðisson Rejects Breach of Confidence Claims in Hafnarfjörður

Valdimar Víðisson and the Framsóknarflokkurinn representatives on Hafnarfjörður's town council have flatly denied allegations that the party acted in breach of confidence, according to...

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How Iceland Geothermal Energy Powers Daily Life

Almost every hot shower taken in Reykjavík is heated...

Renting a Car in Iceland: What You Need to Know

More people rent a car in Iceland than you...

Iceland Camping: Rules, Gear, and What to Expect

Why camping in Iceland is nothing like camping elsewhere Iceland...

Best Iceland Photography Spots Worth the Effort

The first time I took a camera to Reynisfjara,...
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