The series , including its title , is inspired by Iceland 's tourism boom , following the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull . Actor Atli Bollason discussed the premise in an interview : Each episode runs between 2 and 5 minutes . The first batch of episodes was released on 30 March 2015 , containing 8 episodes . Another batch was released on 21 September 2015 , containing 3 episodes . A bonus episode , breaking the regular format by featuring a video diary by a supporting character , " the German tourist " , was released on 18 May 2015 . The character , played by Asgeir Petur Thorvaldsson , sparked coverage in European media , most notably the German Süddeutsche Zeitung , the Swiss Der Bund and the French Courrier International , among others
2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull
2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull
Cloud of Ash