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Nestled in the Vestfirðir peninsula (Westfjords), the hike to the summit of Sandafell is a well-known trek among locals. Overlooking the peaceful village of Þingeyri, this modest peak offers spectacular views of Dýrafjörður fjord, the surrounding mountains, and the
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The Sandafell Hike
There are countless hot springs in Iceland, and this latest addition the list in Hvammsvík opened very recently, in July 2022. Barely 6 months after the grand opening of Hvammsvík, the hot springs were listed by TimeOut magazine as the No.1 destination to visit in 202
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The Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Iceland is known for its countless volcanoes and glaciers. The glacial and volcanic landscapes of the island were shaped by geological forces over centuries, carving out the bedrock and sometimes producing absolutely magnificent canyons. There are numerous canyons all o
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Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons
Nesjavellir is a significant geothermal area located near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, just southwest of the expansive Lake Þingvallavatn. Although it’s easy to reach, the region remains relatively off the radar for most visitors—despite offering a scenic hiking
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The Nesjavellir Hike
The Kerlingarfjöll region is entirely isolated, a remote part of the central highlands and a paradise for hikers. The Hveradalir trail is probably the most popular in the region. Being so remote, Kerlingarfjöll is not the most popular region compared to Iceland's many
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The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail
[Updated 08/06/2025] On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:17PM local time exactly, a massive volcanic eruption occured near Grindavík after several weeks of geological tension. Iceland is currently experiencing its fourth eruptive event on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2
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The Eruption near Grindavík
Laki is a volcanic fissure in Iceland made up of no less than 135 craters stretching over 25 km. This string of craters is named Lakagígar in Icelandic, which literally means “the Laki craters”. Located in the south of the island between the huge Mýrdalsjökull an
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Lakagígar: The Laki Craters
Thanks to its high latitude, from late June to end of July, Iceland and particularly in the north of the island enjoy full 24-hour daylight. The midnight sun is observed almost all summer in Iceland, but on June 21, the summer solstice, comes the longest day of the year
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The Midnight Sun in Iceland
Located in the central Highlands of Iceland, the hike to the summit of Sveinstindur offers breathtaking views over Lake Langisjór. Standing at 1,089 meters (3,573 feet) above sea level, the summit delivers panoramas considered among the most stunning in all of Iceland.
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The Sveinstindur Hike
Iceland in summer is almost a different country than in winter. Summer is the most popular season for tourists, as the long summer days will give you time to see as many sights as you can fit into your schedule. And of course, the temperatures are milder and this is the
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Iceland in summer
Located in the heart of Iceland’s Highlands, the F208 track, also known as Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, is one of the country’s most iconic mountain roads. It winds through unforgettable landscapes—lava fields, rhyolite mountains, and endless stretches of black sand d
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The F208 Mountain Road
The Svartifoss hike or “hike of the waterfall” is one of the most popular trails for tourists going to Skaftafell as it is not too challenging and has many variants to see other points of interest in the park. You can start this trail from the car park or the campsi
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The Svartifoss Waterfall Hiking Trail
No trip to East Iceland would be complete without visiting the fjords. Although there is no official boundary, the East Fjords of Iceland stretch from Borgarfjörður Eystri in the north to Djúpivogur in the south. The sea literally carved out slivers of the Icelandic
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The Guide to the East Fjords of Iceland
Located at the western tip of the Westfjords, Látrabjarg is a must for any visitor to Iceland's western fjords. Látrabjarg is a cape with cliffs extending over 14 km of coastline, the highest point reaching 444 m. In addition to being the westernmost point of Europe,
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The Cliffs of Látrabjarg
The Svínafellsjökull Glacier is one of the many ice tongues of the huge Vatnajokull Glacier in southern Iceland, which alone occupies 8% of the country. An offshoot of the Öræfajökull glacier, Svínafellsjökull is 8 km long and 800 meters wide. It tucked alongside
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Svínafellsjökull glacier