The first day of summer in Iceland is celebrated in the middle of April. The promise of summer offers the best weather to explore all of Iceland’s outdoor activities, such as hiking, diving, whale-watching, glacier-walking, birdwatching, and swimming. The landscape changes, edging towards green and lush and the days get longer.
Summer is the perfect time to visit Iceland with its unrivalled beauty, gorgeous vistas and unique experiences, making it the ideal getaway. Choose to explore on your own or take some specialised tours with expert guides in every region of the country.
In this issue, we feature several towns to visit, including the beautiful Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands). On the morning of the 23rd January, 1973, a volcanic eruption changed the lives of the people that called the Westman Islands home. This summer, Vestmannaeyjar will be holding a celebration at the beginning of July to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the eruption. At Eldheimar, events will be organised, inclu