About Me

For more than ten years, Ruben has been exploring Iceland and sharing information about it. During that time, he has mapped over a thousand locations – from places that are now well known to almost everyone to spots that remain hidden gems to this day.

The result is IcelandTheBeautiful.com, one of the most detailed online guides to Iceland. Its interactive map covers dozens of categories, and everything is available completely free of charge. Among the most popular categories are waterfalls, campsites, and geothermal pools. The website also includes detailed itineraries and guides for many different types of trips – from the Ring Road to the Icelandic Highlands, from day trips to multi-day treks.

As a landscape and nature photographer, Ruben documents Iceland in every season – under the midnight sun, beneath the northern lights, and everything in between. His photographs decorate homes and offices in the form of prints and calendars, and his work is also used commercially by travel companies and official institutions around the world.

In the real, flesh-and-blood world, Ruben works as a guide, although he prefers to say he’s more of a pack leader. He’ll take you places where you might freeze – ideally not from the cold (that has never happened), but from sheer awe. And it will be worth it. As one expedition participant once put it:
“Going somewhere with Ruben is like playing tennis with Nadal.”

Iceland with Ruben is for those who want to truly experience the island and take home more than just a few photos for Instagram.

So whether you’re looking for information or you’d like to experience Iceland firsthand with Ruben by your side, you’ve come to the right place.