Iceland
Honeymoons

What can you do on your honeymoon to Iceland that you can’t do anywhere else?

Despite lacking the typical crystalline seas and palm-fringed beaches of imagined honeymoons, Iceland is a land of endless possibilities for newlyweds. If heading to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ during the summer months, Iceland’s famed midnight sun is a prime opportunity to pack your Icelandic honeymoon full of wonderful (and sometimes slightly wacky) adventures. With nearly 24 hours of sunlight to take advantage of, head out for a romantic hike under the golden glow of this otherworldly sunlight. As the sun hits the horizon, it turns everything an ethereal shade of yellow, which continues on well into the night. If you’d rather get some sleep, hop aboard a helicopter and soar over Iceland’s lunar landscape, before landing on one of its grumbling glaciers for a picnic fit for a honeymoon. Iceland is also famed for being the only place on Earth where you can don your snorkel and swim between tectonic plates. The Silfra Fissure in Thingvellir National Park boasts crystal clear water (it’s glacial though, you’ve been warned), making it the most phenomenal place to do one of the most unusual activities in the world. If wildlife and the great outdoors is your thing, then spend a day with binos in hand, perched near the edge of a grass-topped cliff, keeping your eyes peeled for flecks of red and dashes of orange, as puffins flit too and from the rock face. Millions of these funny little birds call Iceland home, and spending the day with your other half, watching them feed, fly and swim (and walking around on land – you’ll see why they’re nicknamed the ‘clowns of the ocean’) is the perfect way to be in the great outdoors on your honeymoon in Iceland.

Come winter, the sun disappears and snow blankets the lava fields and verdant hillsides. But what replaces it is arguably even more special. The Northern Lights are the epitome of any honeymoon in Iceland and is the ultimate bucket list topper. Book a private dinner under the stars, in the hope of spotting the Northern Lights, for a truly unforgettable experience. Savour delicious Icelandic cuisine, from tender hand-reared lamb to fresh fish stew all paired with a frosty Icelandic beer, as you watch the green, purple and pink ribbons of the aurora borealis dance across the sky. With the often-sub-zero temperatures that feature during an Icelandic winter, the Blue Lagoon is an iconic way to warm up, especially when honeymooning in this wild country. Spend a day floating around in the milky-blue waters, mud mask on face, beer in hand, before enjoying a few relaxing treatments in the adjoining spa; what more could you ask for on a honeymoon? Iceland also boasts plenty of other hot springs, and a tour of these is a great way to get a feel for the country’s geothermal power.