The pride and glory of any Icelander is the first weekend in summer when it’s warm enough to pack up the car, pile in the kids and head upp í sveit (out to the countryside). If you take a trip outside the capital, you’ll see the landscape is peppered with quaint, little (and not so little) wood cabins. Most summerhouses are equipped with an outdoor hot tub (for star gazing or other romantic activities) and a BBQ grill. They come in all shapes and sizes and are available in most regions oft he island, so they’re perfect for a big family, a romantic getaway or just tobe alone with Iceland.