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Travelers of the deep: whales in Iceland

Icelandic waters come alive from May to September, as over 23 whale species gather where warm and cold seas meet.

Family whale watching in Iceland with snowy mountains in the background as a humpback whale tail splashes in calm coastal waters.

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Midnight sun casting a pink glow over the mountains and river in Landmannalaugar, Iceland’s highland geothermal region.

Experience Iceland's Magical Midnight Sun

Experiencing the midnight sun in Iceland is unforgettable, especially for first-time visitors who arrive in summer and realize the sky never truly goes dark.

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The Augustenborg_Project, Galleri Christoffer Egelund, and The Embassy of Iceland present the HUMAN sculpture exhibition by renowned Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir. 
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HUMAN: Sculpture Exhibition by Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir

The Augustenborg_Project, Galleri Christoffer Egelund, and The Embassy of Iceland present the H...

Augustenborg_Project, Palævej 9A in Augustenborg, Denmark

Commerce Day Weekend celebrations in the Westman Islands, Iceland
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Verslunarmannahelgi 2025

Verslunarmannahelgi, also known as "Merchants" or "Commerce Day" Weekend, i...

Iceland

The biggest little Pride Festival in the world, Reykjavík, Iceland
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Reykjavík Pride 2025

Reykjavík Pride will take place August 6-11. Reykjavik Pride is a festival where the whole nati...

Reykjavik, Iceland

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