Ida Laura Pfeiffer published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books, beginning with A Journey to Iceland and Travels in Sweden and Norway (1852). The best-known is A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North (1852).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ida Laura Pfeiffer
Non-fiction in order
A Journey to Iceland and Travels in Sweden and Norway (1852)
A Lady's Voyage Round the World (1852)
Poetry in order
Other books in order
A Woman's Journey Round The World From Vienna To Brazil, Chili, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia And Asia Minor (1854)
A Lady's Second Journey Round the World (1855)
About Ida Laura Pfeiffer
Ida Laura Pfeiffer, née Reyer, a famous early female Austrian professional traveler who became an explorer, ethnographer, and travel writer; her bestselling journals were translated into seven languages. She journeyed an estimated 32,000 kilometres (20,000 mi) by land and 240,000 kilometres (150,000 mi) by sea through Southeast Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, and made two trips around the world between 1846 and 1855. Though a member of the geographical societies of both Paris and Berlin, she was denied membership by the Royal Geographical Society in London as it forbade the election of women before 1913.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ida Laura Pfeiffer FAQ
- How many books has Ida Laura Pfeiffer written?
- Ida Laura Pfeiffer published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ida Laura Pfeiffer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North.
- What is Ida Laura Pfeiffer's last book?
- Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy (1852).
- What is Ida Laura Pfeiffer's most famous book?
- A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North (1852) is Ida Laura Pfeiffer's most widely read book.
- Can I read Ida Laura Pfeiffer's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Ida Laura Pfeiffer are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.