The Land of Fire blog

Take a deeper look at our volcanic land and the people that live in it

13.8.2026
How Hot Is Lava? The Science Behind an Icelandic Eruption
Icelandic lava erupts at 1,000–1,200°C and shapes everything from Iceland's landscapes to its food culture. Discover the science and where to feel it in Reykjavík.
How Hot Is Lava? The Science Behind an Icelandic Eruption
13.8.2026
5 Things to Do in Reykjavik on a Rainy Day
What to do in Reykjavik when it rains: 5 honest picks, from volcanic experiences to geothermal pools and city museums. Discover the best indoor Reykjavík has to offer. 167 chars
5 Things to Do in Reykjavik on a Rainy Day
13.8.2026
Is Thingvellir National Park a Volcano?
If you are standing in Þingvellir National Park looking around the horizon for a classic, cone-shaped mountain spewing lava, you aren't going to find one.
Is Thingvellir National Park a Volcano?
13.8.2026
Canceled Tour? Best Last-Minute Plans in Reykjavik
Best Last-Minute Plans in Reykjavik
Canceled Tour? Best Last-Minute Plans in Reykjavik
13.8.2026
Fire & Ice: When Volcanoes Erupt Beneath Glaciers
The Science Behind Jökulhlaups & Explosive Ash Clouds
Fire & Ice: When Volcanoes Erupt Beneath Glaciers
13.8.2026
10 Unique Experiences in Iceland (2026)
Collection of 10 experiences that are specific to Iceland, things that are weirder or more beautiful or more disorienting than you would expect.
10 Unique Experiences in Iceland (2026)
A magma river