Your journey to Iceland

On the River Rhine and overlooked by the towers of its stunning 157m-high Gothic cathedral, Cologne (Köln) is one of Germany's largest cities. The city's unique identity is a mix of the narrow alleys …

Aarhus, the second biggest city in Denmark, is a Viking-founded coastal centre. Today, it's a modern hub known for its vibrant café scene and cultural landmarks, like the ARoS Art Museum, recognisable…

A remote town in eastern Iceland, Seydisfjördur is at the inner point of the fjord from which it takes its name. The town is home to around 700 people and is filled with picturesque timber buildings, …

Egilsstaðir sits on the Lagarfljót river, said to be home to a serpent-like monster first recorded in the 14th century. The largest settlement in East Iceland, it's a travel hub connecting to towns li…

With its brightly coloured houses and steep streets, Akureyri is Iceland's second-largest city, sitting at the head of Eyjafjörður, the country's longest fjord. It's also home to one of the world's no…

The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavík has a lively food scene, buzzing nightlife and a cool contemporary art culture. Its most recognisable landmark is Hallgrímskirkja church, though the su…

Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, surrounded by black-sand beaches, glaciers and volcanoes. The village is a great hub for exploring some of the most famous natural f…

Höfn is a fishing town in southeastern Iceland and a key base for exploring the region. Known as Iceland's 'lobster capital' (the local name for langoustine), it celebrates its catch each July with th…

Widely known as the 'French Town of Iceland', Fáskrúðsfjörður was the main operational base for French and Belgian fishermen from 1880 until 1935, and still has bilingual street signs in Icelandic and…

Egilsstaðir sits on the Lagarfljót river, said to be home to a serpent-like monster first recorded in the 14th century. The largest settlement in East Iceland, it's a travel hub connecting to towns li…

A remote town in eastern Iceland, Seydisfjördur is at the inner point of the fjord from which it takes its name. The town is home to around 700 people and is filled with picturesque timber buildings, …

Famous for the old towns of Tinganes and Reyn, with their turf-lined timber houses, Tórshavn sits on Streymoy island and is the capital of the Faroe Islands. The town has a thriving cultural scene, wi…

Klaksvík is the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands, sitting on the island of Borðoy. It remains a major fishing hub, home to a modern fleet and the country's only brewery, Föroya Bjór. The town'…

Famous for the old towns of Tinganes and Reyn, with their turf-lined timber houses, Tórshavn sits on Streymoy island and is the capital of the Faroe Islands. The town has a thriving cultural scene, wi…

Aalborg, located in northern Denmark along the Limfjord, blends urban life with historical heritage. Known for innovative architecture and cultural festivals, explore its maritime past at the Maritime…

With three rivers that feed a maze of waterways and canals, Hamburg has been dubbed the "Venice of the north" (with six times as many bridges). The city has its roots in Maritime history, but also in …

The capital and most populous city of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is known for its art, colourful architecture and myriad canals. It's also packed with fascinating museums and independent shops, and ha…