Best Iceland Podcasts by Category (2026)

Iceland Travel & Culture Podcasts

Insider guides and local stories on exploring Iceland, blending travel tips with its nature, nightlife, arts, and everyday culture.

1. All Things Iceland

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Discover Iceland’s language, history, culture, & nature
Host Jewells Chambers
Email ****@fromforeigntofamiliar.com
Location Iceland
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 316Facebook 54.9KTwitter 618Instagram 76.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Iceland's Best

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My name is Frank Lárus and I'm half Icelandic and half American. I'd like to share my journey from growing up in the USA to moving to Iceland 20 years ago. If you're interested in coming to Iceland or just curious about everyday life and many other topics related to Iceland i.e.history, culture, nightlife, sightseeing and much more, then look no further. The name says it all. Iceland's Best highlighting some of the best things Iceland has to offer in the opinion of myself and my guests. Part of the focus of the show will be questions from listeners or on behalf of friends...MORE Producer/Network Frank Lárus
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Reykjavik Grapevine's Podcast

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The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine published and based in Reykjavík, Iceland, since June of 2003. The magazine covers practical information on traveling and leisure for travelers, along with publications on music, arts, politics, nightlife and Icelandic culture in general.MORE Hosts Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, Bart Cameron
Producer/Network The Reykjavík Grapevine
Email ****@grapevine.is
Location Iceland
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 116KTwitter 45.1KInstagram 36.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Figgy in the North: An Iceland Travel Podcast

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Join Figgy in the North for weekly stories, tips, and answers that bring Iceland to life. With deep personal experience and a close connection to the island through her Icelandic husband, Figgy helps travelers explore confidently, avoid common mistakes, and discover the magic woven into every corner of Iceland. Please send your questions, comments, and suggestions to myadventuresiniceland at gmail dot com. If you want to support what I do, visit buymeacoffee.com/FiggyInTheNorth ...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. GlaciGo (English) Iceland

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My name is Hamid. I am a licensed tour guide based in Iceland and the founder of GlaciGo. Through this podcast, I take you on immersive audio journeys to Iceland’s most iconic and authentic regions, combining clear descriptions, local stories, and real travel experience.🎧 On this channel, you will find episodes covering the following tours and regions:– Golden Circle– Silver Circle– South Coast– Reykjanes Peninsula– Snæfellsnes Peninsula🌐 Website:https://glacigo.com💬 WhatsApp (Bookings & Private Tours):https://wa.me/3547682183MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Iceland History Podcasts

Journeys through Iceland's past, from medieval sagas and archaeology to genealogy, national archives, and forgotten everyday relics.

1. Saga Thing

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Saga Thing is a podcast for people who love history, literature, Vikings and all things medieval. In each episode, the hosts review a saga from medieval Iceland and then dig in to categories for discussion, including: Best Bloodshed, Body Count, Notable Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Ratings.MORE Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
Producer/Network Saga Thing
Email ****@bridgew.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 637Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 87 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Icelandic Roots Podcast

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Showcasing Icelandic heritage and culture from the past and present through arts, language, literature, and music. Created by volunteers of the non-profit organization, Icelandic Roots.
Producer/Network Icelandic Roots
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Moldvarpið

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Hlaðvarp um íslenska fornleifafræði. Fornleifafræðingarnir Arthur Knut Farestveit og Snædís Sunna Thorlacius fjalla vítt og breitt um íslenskar fornleifar, minjar og menningarsögu. Í hverjum þætti er ákveðið viðfangsefni tekið fyrir og sett í samhengi við samtímann, bæði fornleifanna og fornleifafræðinganna.Þáttagerðin er styrkt af Fornminjasjóði.Upptökur og hljóðvinnsla: Sindri Snær ThorlaciusÞemalag: Gísli Magnús Torfason og Helga ÁgústsdóttirLogo: Sigtýr Ægir Kárason Hljóðbrot: Safn RÚVMORE Producer/Network Moldvarpið
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4. Til skjalanna

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Hvað er Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands? Forvitnileg skjöl, sögulegir viðburðir og nýjar rannsóknir
Producer/Network Hlaðvarp Þjóðskjalasafns Íslands
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5. Já OK

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Já OK eru skemmtilegir hlaðvarpsþættir með Vilhelm Neto og Fjölni Gíslasyni þar sem þeir skoða alla skrýtnu hlutina sem einu sinni voru aðal málið á Íslandi en hafa síðan horfið. Það man enginn lengur eftir kaffibæti og beta spólum, er það nokkuð?MORE Producer/Network Fjölnir Gísla & Vilhelm Neto
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Iceland News Podcasts

Weekly and daily roundups of Icelandic news and current affairs in English, alongside the country's eerie folklore and dark side.

1. RÚV English Radio

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RÚV English Radio is the new name for the RÚV English Podcast. Every weekday you can find a brand new show from RÚV English Radio, right here.We cover everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places and more.Hear a new programme, in English, every day, on RÚV English Radio - part of Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV.If you have an idea for a show, or just want to get in touch, email anytime - ****@ruv.isMORE Producer/Network RÚV
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

2. Iceland Weekly News Roundup

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The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup is a weekly news oriented podcast show hosted by a rotating cast of staff members and hangers on, with special expert guests. Highlighting the broad strokes of Icelandic news and the local views. For more about life, travel and entertainment in Iceland, go to www.grapevine.isMORE Producer/Network The Reykjavík Grapevine
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 116KTwitter 45.1KInstagram 36.4K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Eerie Iceland

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Whether you're captivated by folklore, paranormal, sorcery, the Hidden People, haunted things, people or locations in Iceland you've come to the right place! Here you will venture into the dark side of Iceland. Will you dare to follow us into this unexplainable realm? Host: Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) is utterly obsessed with all of these things. Each week you'll be introduced to different dark sides of Iceland with a dose listener retells.MORE Producer/Network Eerie Iceland
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Icelandic Language Podcasts

Listening practice for learning Icelandic, from immersive natural speech to high-frequency vocabulary built through example sentences.

1. Icelandic Immersion - Comprehensive Icelandic Podcast

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Unfiltered Icelandic spoken at a comprehensive rate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Icelandic learners. 
Producer/Network Flemming
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

2. LangTurbo Icelandic

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Learn the most frequent words in Icelandic with sentences. Learning sentences instead of isolated words helps you internalize grammar, context, and natural usage. Learn more at LangTurbo.com
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