On Monday WWDC 2026 Apple introduced visionOS 27, a new generation of headset operating system Apple Vision ProMost of the attention was focused on new features Apple Intelligence or the ability to turn ordinary photos into spatial scenes. However, one of the most interesting innovations during keynote almost not heard. Apple has prepared a completely new virtual environment that will transport users to one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. The new Environment, called Thórsmörk, promises one of the most immersive experiences ever Apple Vision Pro offered.
Apple still sets the bar for software design.
The way movies are made Vision Pro reflect in the icy river of the new Iceland environment during the day, and how the snow softly glows at night, genuinely gives me goosebumps. pic.twitter.com/8S80tjA6p5
The Environments feature is among the most interesting options Apple Vision ProIt allows users to literally change the world around them and work, watch movies or browse the web in an environment that resembles another part of the planet or even space. Apple has previously offered environments inspired by Yosemite National Park, Mount Hood, and the surface of the Moon. Last year, it also added the Jupiter environment in collaboration with NASA, which transported users to the moon Amalthea, orbiting the largest planet in the Solar System. With visionOS 27 however Apple He's heading back to Earth. And he didn't choose just any destination.
Thórsmörk is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland
The new Environment is inspired by the Thórsmörk region, located in the southern part of Iceland. It is one of the most famous and photogenic places in the entire country. The name can be translated as “Thor’s Forest” and the area is known for its dramatic landscape, mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes and views that attract thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. It is this location that Apple decided to digitally reconstruct for Vision Pro. Users will find themselves at a mountain lake surrounded by majestic peaks, while the northern lights dance above the landscape. According to initial information, this is one of the most visually sophisticated Environments ever created. Apple created
The surroundings will react to what you are watching
Apple not only added new scenery, Thórsmörk also uses advanced lighting effects that will make the environment react to the content displayed in the Vision ProFor example, if you play a movie or TV show in dark mode, the reflections of colors from the scene will be projected into the surrounding environment. Snow, water, and the surrounding landscape will dynamically react to the light coming from the video, creating an even stronger sense of presence. It is these details that show which direction Apple Vision Pro The goal is no longer just to display content in front of the user's eyes, but to create the feeling that they are actually in another place.
Apple continues to focus on immersive experiences
Although Vision Pro For now, it remains a product for a narrow group of customers, Apple continues its intensive development. The new Thórsmörk environment confirms that the company wants to offer users not only a work tool, but also the opportunity to travel the world without having to leave home. Iceland is one of the destinations that many people wish to visit at least once in their lives. With visionOS 27 it will be possible to experience at least part of this atmosphere right from the comfort of your own couch. visionOS 27 is now available to developers in the first beta version. Public testing will begin during the summer and the final version of the system will arrive on Apple Vision Pro in the fall of this year.
