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The trek from Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, also known as the Laugavegur or Laugavegurinn, literally the “Hot Springs Route”, is probably the most renowned in Iceland. To give you a sense of the difficulty, this 55 km trek is also the top annual Ultramarathon trai
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The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek
Stakkholtsgjá is a stunning canyon located in the southern highlands of Iceland, world famous for its hiking trail which leads to a majestic waterfall. The gorge is located in the Þórsmörk region in the south, one of the most beautiful places in Iceland.  The Stak
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The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon
The Stuðlagil Canyon is located in eastern Iceland, hidden in the middle of the Jökla River, some distance from the beaten track of road number 1. Stuðlagil is said by many to be the most beautiful canyon in Iceland. With its incredible basalt columns and turquoise w
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Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland
Lost in the heart of Iceland, Kerlingarfjöll, literally: “the mountains of the good woman”, is a very active geothermal site. It is a remote mountain range in central Iceland that offers unforgettable hikes. The highest point in this mountain range is Mount Snaekol
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Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide
A pride of the south, Sólheimajökull is what's known as a glacier tongue or ice tongue that grew out of the huge Mýrdalsjökull ice sheet. Greater Mýrdalsjökull is known for being home to several volcanoes that have often attracted attention in Iceland. This is the
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The Sólheimajökull Glacier
Christmas is called “Jól” or “Yul” in Icelandic and it is a major tradition for Icelanders. Historically, Christmas was celebrated on the shortest day of the year in Iceland, December 21st. Around the year 1000, the local Christmas day aligned with the internat
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Christmas in Iceland
Located at the southernmost tip of Iceland, you really can't miss Cape Dyrhólaey rising in the distance. This is one of the most beautiful panoramas that South Iceland has to offer. Dyrhólaey is a small promontory, about 120 meters tall and shaped like an arch. The na
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The Dyrhólaey Arch
While the eternal night may seem daunting, end of year holidays are a great way to discover Iceland, and you can expect a magical Christmas Eve and New Year's Day there. As you can imagine, you won't be doing the same things at this time of the year as in summer: the da
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End of Year Celebrations in Iceland
Iceland in winter and summer is like visiting two different countries. You won't be seeing the same landscapes or doing the same activities, due to much shorter days and weather conditions. Summer is the most popular season for visitors, but Icelandic winters are not wi
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Iceland in winter
Langisjór is a large lake in the Landmannalaugar region in the south-west of Vatnajökull. Although not the most visited site in Iceland, the views in Langisjór are among the most beautiful on the island. The massive Langisjór is one of the largest lakes in the count
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Langisjór Lake
Almost unknown next to its majestic neighbor Skogafoss, Kvernufoss is one of the hidden treasures of southern Iceland. Kvernufoss is neither the most powerful nor the highest waterfall in the country, but it does have some unique features that make it well worth a visit
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Kvernufoss: The Hidden Waterfall
Lost in the sands of Sólheimasandur in the far south of Iceland lies the wreck of a US Army plane. This carcass is in fact a Douglas R4D-8, or Super DC-3, that once flew for the US Navy and has now become one of the most photographed sites in southern Iceland. Located
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Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage
Vatnajökull is more than just a glacier: this colossal ice cap, located in southern Iceland, covers 8,400 km² making it the second largest ice cap in Europe. If you have a chance to visit “the glacier of the lakes” you will be awed by the raw power of this landsca
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The Vatnajökull Glacier
Not only does Iceland have magnificent landscapes in the traditional sense, but the subaquatic scenery is also quite extraordinary. Indeed, Silfra is considered one of the 3 best diving spots in the world. Iceland has 2 unique and world-renowned dive sites, Silfra and S
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Diving in the Silfra Rift
The Northern Lights are an unforgettable sight to any lucky enough to catch this marvelous dance of lights in the sky. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see an aurora borealis! This is without a doubt the favorite natural wonder that draws people from al
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Northern lights in Iceland