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Hotel Rangá staff members and children from the school in Hella pose with Christmas bags and games that were donated to the school.

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

All About Iceland’s Yule Lads

Let me tell the story of the lads of few charms, who once upon a time used...

December 5, 2025

Gustavo Furtado and Luiz Maciel embrace in front of Hotel Rangá.

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

Hotel Rangá Dream Stay: Gustavo and Luiz Explore Iceland

Keep reading to learn how Brazilian couple Gustavo and Luiz fulfill their dream of...

October 13, 2025

A bride wearing white stands beside her groom on a black sand beach at Reynisfjara.

Our StoriesWeddings

Iceland Wedding Story: Jordan & Ariel at Hotel Rangá

Discover Jordan and Ariel’s magical Iceland wedding story at Hotel Rangá, from vows in...

September 24, 2025

A pink and green band of northern lights stretches out across the sky over the Hotel Rangá Observatory.

Northern LightsOur Stories

Science Behind the Northern Lights: Expert Interview

Discover what causes the northern lights, their stunning colors, and fascinating science in an...

September 16, 2025

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Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for the Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026! Discover the best viewing spots, timing,...

August 18, 2025

A man and woman hike beside an Icelandic waterfall.

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

The Secret to Icelandic Longevity: Live Like an Icelander

Why do Icelanders live so long? From fresh air to fresh fish, discover the...

July 17, 2025

Andri Snær Magnason author signing a book for Hotel Rangá

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

8 Must-Read Icelandic Books

We asked our Icelandic followers to share their favorite local books—and over 500 recommendations...

June 30, 2025

Enocha Brown and her two daughters playing a game of pool in the Hotel Rangá game room.

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

Iceland With Kids: Enocha Brown’s Hotel Rangá Experience

Enocha Brown shares her family's magical trip to Iceland, featuring a cozy, kid-friendly stay...

June 18, 2025

Exterior of Hotel Rangá on a summer day with blue skies overhead and green grass in the foreground.

Iceland Travel TipsOur Stories

Nashville Meets Iceland: A Nashvillian’s Travel Guide to Iceland

Icelandair is launching a brand-new direct flight from Nashville to Iceland! Check out our...

June 5, 2025

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When Santa Clause met Meat 🥩 Hook in @cavesofhella

Meet Hook or Kjetkrókur is the 12th Yule Lad, which means he comes down from the mountains in the night of 23rd of December.

In the evening Icelandic kids leave their shoe in the window and if they have been well-behaved the Yule Lad leaves a small gift or candy in the shoe.

We hope you are having a wonderful holidays 🎄

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#yulelads #icelandtrip #icelandicculture #whattodoiniceland #icelandtravel

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Dec 28

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This year it’s “red christmas” but that is what we Icelanders say when it isn’t snowing during the holiday season.

In Iceland we celebrate Christmas on the evening of the 24th. That’s when we have a big dinner, exchange gifts, some go to Christmas mass and just celebrate family time together.

On the 25th is more of a calm, restful day. Many choose to read a book, a very common Christmas gift.

📸 @asasteinars

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#christmas #tradition #icelandtrip #icelandtradition #hotel

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Dec 23

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When @santa_j_claus visited the Icelandic horses at @icelandichorseworld 🐴

They were a little skeptical of this American Santa (the Yule Lads are more their style), but bread—being their favorite snack—changed everything.

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#iceland #icelandtravel #Santa #Christmas #santaclause

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Dec 17

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What do hotels do to old linen?

At Hotel Rangá we turn them into gift bags with help from kids in a local school.

These bags are then used to help the Yule Lads give our guests presents thirteen days before Christmas.

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#sustainability #sustainablehotels #ecofriendly #sustainable #hoteliniceland

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Dec 16

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When Santa Clause @santa_j_claus met Ketkrókur / Meat-Hook, one of the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads in @cavesofhella

Meat-Hook is the 12th Yule Lad, he is known for being crazy about meat 🥩 and he would use a hook to steal a smoked lamb hanging from the rafters.

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#iceland #Christmas #christmas2025 #santa #santaclaus

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Dec 15

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The northern lights have been spectacular this season 💚 this video was captured by one of our guests 🎥@cjcoope2

We do appreciate it a lot to see your memories from Hotel Rangá. It gives a true insight into what people can expect from staying with us, and it gives us pleasure to be able to share that with you.

We hope you enjoy this beautiful shot as much as we do

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#Northernlights #iceland #auroraboreal #auroraboreal #stargazing

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