The sun is gone / But I have a light*
The last few days have been very sunny but also very cold. The northern lights have been making the night sky come alive. I can feel that summer is ending; I see it every morning. The sun is lower on the horizon, and soon it will disappear for good. And to be honest, I don’t […]
Volcano Diaries: what started as a dream quickly turned into an obsession
I want to share something special with you—a journey that has taken me to the edge of the earth, both physically and creatively. For the past few years, I’ve been obsessed with capturing the raw and powerful sound of a volcano. It all started when I first heard a recording from the Stromboli volcano by […]
Þverbrekkuvatn
Þverbrekka is an abandoned farm in North Iceland, close to Akureyri, located on the west side of the river, once the home of Víga-Glúmur from the Saga times. Above the farm stands Þverbrekkuhnjúkur, one of the highest and most rugged mountains in the area, reaching an elevation of 1,142 meters. At the top of this […]
Garðar BA 64 shipwreck
Driving along the rugged road 612 Örlygshafnarvegur in the Westfjords, we stumbled upon the Garðar BA 64 shipwreck. This old whaling ship, built in Norway in 1912 and later used in Iceland’s fishing industry, was grounded in 1981. Now, it stands as a fascinating relic of the past. I was drawn to this old, rusting […]
Rauðisandur Beach: The Soundtrack of Iceland’s Wild Westfjords
Rauðisandur Beach in Iceland’s remote Westfjords is unlike any place I’ve ever been. The drive there is intense, with narrow, winding roads that challenge even the most experienced drivers like myself. But the destination makes every hairpin turn worthwhile. What struck me most about Rauðisandur wasn’t just the stunning expanse of red and golden sands […]
Blahnúkúr
Every time I find myself in the Icelandic highlands, I am compelled to take a break from a few things. Firstly, there’s the internet – the interior region has scarce connectivity, so my phone remains off most of the time. Additionally, since there’s no electricity available, my only power source for a few days is […]
Breiðamerkursandur (Diamond Beach)
Get ready for an extraordinary journey as we step foot on the captivating Diamond Beach, where the mighty ocean meets mesmerizing ice. It’s truly incredible how people from around the globe flock here to witness the raw power of nature. And just imagine – the ice you’ll find on this beach is anything but ordinary. […]
Summer Solstice
Yesterday, Iceland experienced its longest day of the year on June 21st, known as the summer solstice. During June, the sun doesn’t set at all, causing some confusion with sleep and routines. However, I’ve grown to love the constant daylight and the melodic, lively nights. Join me in listening to the midnight sun in Reykjavik!
Raufarhólshellir: ice stalagmites singing
Coming back to this place, where everything started, always makes me quite melancholic. By „everything” I mean not only first sounds of Noise From Iceland, but also my life in Iceland – here I’ve met wonderful people who pushed me forward and supported (and they still do). I’ve never felt so belonging before. In the […]
Skógafoss bathed in ice
I can’t believe I have done it after so many years of sound recording in Iceland: I forgot to bring my windscreen also known as a „dead cat” or „my furry hard-working friend” as my family calls it. Therefore, it was impossible to do a good recordings, without wind blowing straight into the microphone. BUT […]
