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Iceland’s borders are opening up!
We have great news - Iceland’s borders are opening up! The Hotel Rangá family...
Iceland Volcano Eruption in 2021
A new volcanic eruption has started! Iceland is known as the land of fire...
Iceland in 2021 – Covid-19 Measures
A new year is here with even more options for safe travel to Iceland....
Recipe: The Hotel Rangá Salmon
Our menu features a delicious and inventive salmon dish created by Hotel Ranga's head...
Photos: Hotel Rangá Observatory
Hotel Rangá Observatory is located only 5-minutes from our hotel. On most clear nights...
The Writings on the Walls
One of Hotel Rangá’s main features are the unique wall paintings in every room,...
Recipe: Cured Salmon
Sitrus Cured Salmon is one of 18 different types of salmon we serve at...
A Romantic Getaway at Hotel Rangá
Icelandic social media stars Tanja Ýr and Egill Fannar love traveling the world. They...
Good Health & Skál
Iceland’s extreme weather conditions and dark winter months often call for a little ‘reviver’....
7 helpful Icelandic Phrases for your travel
Icelandic is a difficult language to learn. Even us Icelanders have a hard time...
Summer Festivals in Iceland: Rangá Recommends August 2019
August in Iceland is a great time to savor the last days of the...
Tips for eco-friendly tourism in Iceland
Here at Hotel Rangá we see a growing interest in eco-friendly tourism among our...
Rangá Recommends: Iceland in January 2020
Happy New Year! It's time to tally up our accomplishments from 2019 and make...
Iceland in December: Rangá Recommends
Christmas is in the air at Hotel Rangá! We are feeling festive and it...
Iceland in October: Rangá Recommends
October has arrived at Hotel Rangá! Fall is in full swing—the landscape is dotted...
Iceland in September: Rangá Recommends
With chillier temperatures and earlier sunsets, the start of fall means that Northern Lights...
Iceland With Kids: Activities for All Ages
Hotel Rangá is the perfect base for families exploring the South Coast. With many...
Lava Shot Glasses: A unique Icelandic Souvenir
Brennivín, Iceland’s traditional clear, unsweetened schnapps, is a drink best served cold. At Hotel...
Just Desserts as Drinks
We are very excited to bring you a new summer menu, fit for the...
The Elephant Rock in Iceland
How many elephants are there in Iceland? We’ve counted two – one in the...
The Wedding with the Blue Boots
Alexander Parkes and Margo Pare tied the knot at Hotel Rangá in August 2017....
Rangá Recommends: Iceland in July 2019
Feel like staying in? Here are a few ways to wind down at Hotel...
Iceland, true to its DNA
Lucas Raven is a Filipino-Lebanese American TV personality turned social media sensation. He stayed...
The story of the Sólheimasandur DC3 plane wreck
While you may not have heard of Sólheimasandur before you have almost definitely seen...
The African suite at Hotel Rangá: A luxury hut made from Icelandic wheat
For Hotel Rangá’s African Suite, specialists in the continent’s design hunted down original furniture...
Spring in Iceland: Lambing season
For many Icelandic country folk, the month of May brings their favorite time of...
Rangá Recommends: What to do in Iceland in June
The summer is starting out amazing here at Rangá. The smell of the flowers...
Hotel Rangá takes in brand new bathtubs
When it came to furnishing the bathrooms in Hotel Rangá’s new Deluxe Superior rooms...
Going green at Hotel Rangá
Here at Hotel Rangá we see an ever growing interest in eco-friendly tourism among...
Rangá Recommends – Traveling to Iceland in May
What a happy time it is: the fields are greener, the sunsets are perpetual...
A wild ride for summer: Buggy Tours in Iceland
X-Treme nature calls for X-Treme buggy's. So reads one of Buggy X-TREME ICELAND’s main...
Celebrating Hotel Rangá’s 20th anniversary
This past Thursday marked the official start of summer on the Icelandic calendar AND...
Nature’s upper hand in Hotel Rangá’s wall
Visual artist Arngunnur Ýr has an inviting smile in her eyes that perfectly matches...
A true highlight for Trystan and Biff
Hotel Rangá had the pleasure of hosting power parents Biff Chaplow and Trystan Reese...
Rangá Recommends: March 2019
The month of Góa, the second-to-last month of winter according to the old Icelandic...
An authentic yet modern Japanese haven
While seven of the eight suites at Hotel Rangá are themed after the seven...
Rangá Recommends: February 2018
The new year has greeted us with exceptionally beautiful (but cold) weather and some...
Hanging out with Icelandic horses
For Katrín Sigurðardóttir of Icelandic Horseworld, horses are a way of life. Actually, they...
The exquisite qualities of Icelandic water
If you are from the US, or certain European countries, you might have noticed...
Staying in Room Zero – the Royal Suite
Out of Hotel Rangá’s eight Junior and Master suites, there’s only one that doesn’t...
Traveling with kids in Iceland
Five Take Flight share their Rangá experience The Tillotson family doesn’t settle for your average...
Rangá Recommends: January 2019
Dear friends of Hotel Rangá: Happy new year! We are always happy to welcome a...
Iceland’s Christmas trolls get a makeover
Let me tell the story of the lads of few charms, who once upon a time used...
Rangá Recommends: December 2018
Where to go, what to do and how to dress for the Icelandic weather.
Rangá Recommends: November 2018
Where to go, what to do and how to dress for the Icelandic weather.
What to do during winter in Iceland?
What is there even to do in the freezing Icelandic winter? Sipping on coffee...
Rangá Recommends: October 2018
Where to go, what to do and how to dress for the Icelandic weather. It’s...
It’s all about the Icelandic Wool Sweater
The Icelandic wool sweater is something of a national treasure. Every Icelander will wear...
Rangá Recommends: September 2018
Where to go, what to do and how to dress for the Icelandic weather.
Rangá Recommends: August 2018
Where to go, what to do and how to dress for the Icelandic weather.
A Homegrown Harvest: Friðheimar Tomato Farm
Savor a feast of flavours at Friðheimar. A glowing beacon amidst the dark winter...
The Icelandic horse: for vikings, farmers and travelers alike
Meet Iceland’s enchanting horses and discover the gentle nature of this hardy breed.
Pompeii of the North: The Westman Islands
The Westman Islands, or Vestmannaeyjar in Icelandic, is an archipelago of 15 islands located...
See the colours of Landmannalaugar
One of the most breathtaking locations in Southern Iceland is Landmannalaugar: a region renowned...
Myths, Magic & Legends
The population of Iceland is currently 334,252 according to government figures. However, if folklore...
The Njáls Saga Tapestry: Saga Center Hvolsvöllur
Iceland has many historic sagas and its rich and dark heritage is portrayed most...
The Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón
Experience one of the greatest wonders of the modern world at the breathtaking Glacier...
Iceland – A Short Guide
Iceland is one of the world’s most beautiful, fascinating, and culturally appealing locations. There...
Super Jeep Adventure
Take to the road and see the best Southern Iceland has to offer with...
Fat bike Adventure Tours in Iceland
Explore the highs and lows of Southern Iceland where no terrain is too rough...
Midnight Golf in Iceland
Can’t sleep whilst in Iceland? Why not play a round of midnight golf.
South Shore Sights
Visit the dramatic South Shore of Iceland crossing fertile farmland with striking views over...
Above and Beyond: Helicopter Tours in Iceland
Experience the thrill of viewing Iceland by Helicopter. One of the most exhilarating ways...
Ever done snowmobiling in Iceland?
Take a drive in a high powered super jeep up the mountain to the...
How to photograph the Northern Lights
Aurora season is upon us!
New observatory at Hotel Rangá – Opened May 2014
Stargazing just became more accessible in Iceland with the recent opening of a brand...
Stargazing at Hotel Rangá
Every clear night, we look to the stars from our observatory at Hotel Rangá....
Stargazing Season
Stargazing, sun-gazing, and the never-ending search for the elusive Aurora Borealis have become a...
Recipe: Icelandic Traditional Skyr Dessert
Fresh Skyr can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes and its natural...
Recipe: Wild Mushroom Soup
One of our signature dishes is our wild mushroom soup, heart-warming and deliciously rich.
Donation to the Rescue teams in the area
Tipping has never been in tradition in Iceland. However, tipping is a tradition in...
Luxury resort Hotel Rangá – First hotel in Iceland to Offer Google Maps Street View
Hotel Rangá is pleased to announce the launch of our 4-star hotel in South...
Hotel Rangá Awarded International Awards
Hotel Rangá received seven awards including the World’s Best Resort Hotel from the International...
Hotel Rangá receives the prestigious 2012 certificate of excellence award from Tripadvisor
Hotel Rangá is very pleased to announce that we have received the prestigious 2012...
Hotel Rangá: One of top 10 honeymoon resorts
Recently, Chica Travelista came out with a list of the top ten honeymoon resorts...
Wedding cakes by Gina Christie
Hotel Rangá is very proud of the ever-growing list of couples who choose the...
Return of the heathens – Pagan weddings in modern day Iceland
Often, when couples contact pagan priest Haukur Bragason to get him to officiate their...
How to get married in Iceland
If marriage is the adventure of a lifetime it should certainly start with a...
Getting the perfect wedding photos – in an Icelandic snowstorm
While the phrase “pic or it didn’t happen” certainly doesn’t apply to marriage, a...
Icelandic Wedding Traditions
From the white dress to the throwing of the bouquet, modern Icelandic weddings look...
Photos: Picturesque Weddings in the South of Iceland
Weddings: Big or small we love them all. Hotel Rangá and its surroundings make...
In Love with Iceland
The natural beauty of Iceland’s incredible landscape has made it a number 1 destination...
Icelandic Hidden Highlands: The uninhabited center of the island
If you want to experience untouched nature, the highlands are for you. They offer...
Get to know the Icelandic highlands
Did you know that Hotel Rangá has a little sister up in the highlands?
#knowIceland: Fun facts about Iceland
Want to know more about our Nordic island? Here are a few facts about...
Safe Winter Travels in Iceland
The days are getting shorter and colder. Soon enough the rain will turn into...
The Great Outdoors in Iceland
Iceland is renowned for its natural beauty. Beneath rugged snow-capped peaks, its black sand...
Swimsuits Fit for Icelandic Nature
Letting one’s worries fade away in the warm water is a time-honored tradition in...
Amazing Aurora Over Hotel Rangá
The aurora was out in full force on Sunday evening, 9th of December, shining...
The Story of Hrammur the Polar Bear
One of Hotel Rangá’s most popular staff members and certainly the fuzziest is Hrammur...
The Antarctica Suite – A futuristic Ice Cave
Following the success of Hotel Rangá’s Royal Suite back in 2006, hotelier Friðrik Pálsson,...
A Festive Feast – Christmas Buffet
Savour the fabulous flavours of Iceland’s traditional Christmas buffet. One of the most memorable...
Just Look Up! A Gorgeous Display Of The Northern Lights At Hotel Rangá
To an onlooker, the scene last night at Hotel Rangá could have seemed like...
Immersed in Creativity
Iceland is a renowned destination for artists who travel from the distant corners of...
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