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Christmas in Iceland
Christmas in Iceland
21 December 2025

Christmas in Iceland

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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The guide to hot springs in Iceland

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

Everything you need to know about hot springs

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The Dyrhólaey Arch

The Dyrhólaey Arch14 December 2025
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

End of Year Celebrations in Iceland

End of Year Celebrations in Iceland07 December 2025
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

Iceland in winter30 November 2025
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 Lake

Langisjór Lake23 November 2025
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

Kvernufoss: The Hidden Waterfall

Kvernufoss: The Hidden Waterfall16 November 2025
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

Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage

Iceland's Famed DC3 Plane Wreckage09 November 2025
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

The Vatnajökull Glacier

The Vatnajökull Glacier02 November 2025
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

Diving in the Silfra Rift

Diving in the Silfra Rift26 October 2025
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

Northern lights in Iceland

Northern lights in Iceland19 October 2025
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

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall12 October 2025
Dettifoss is known to be the most powerful waterfall in Iceland and even in Europe. 44 meters high and 100 meters wide, the fall has a flow of about 500 m³ per second in summer, when the flow is strongest. Dettifoss is somewhat isolated in the desert to the north of Ic
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Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

The Rauðibotn Crater

The Rauðibotn Crater05 October 2025
The Rauðibotn crater is located in the Fjalllabak region, more precisely in Hólmsárlón. This small oasis is a real gem lost in the highlands, a crater of contrasts with red and fluorescent green in the volcanic deserts, with the two huge glaciers, Torfajökull and M
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The Rauðibotn Crater

Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn28 September 2025
Although there are officially only two seasons in Iceland, namely winter and summer, technically the months of September, October and November are considered autumn in Iceland. If one were ask the animals, the beginning of autumn would coincide with the bird migration p
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Iceland in autumn

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail21 September 2025
Located in Landmannalaugar, Laugahraun, literally “the hot spring lava flow” to locals, is (you guessed it) a lava flow extending from Brennisteinsalda to the Vondugil valley. Laugahraun is also the name of an official hiking trail in Landmannalaugar, the easiest an
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The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

Westman Islands Travel Guide

Westman Islands Travel Guide14 September 2025
The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago consists of 18 islands and a few other rocks and islets, all of which were borne from volcanic events. Often forgotten by tourists as you have to stray a bit far from route number 1, the Westman Islands as they are known internationally ar
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Westman Islands Travel Guide

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail07 September 2025
Brennisteinsalda is a volcano located in the Landmannalaugar region, famous for its ascent, a beautiful hiking trail. Landmannalaugar is a hiker's paradise, and the Brennisteinsalda hike is arguably the top choice in the region, along with Bláhnúkur. When to go and h
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The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail
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