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The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil
The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil
08 March 2026

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

The Thakgil region, or Þakgil in Icelandic, is home to a well-kept secret: the Remundargil Canyon. This gem of the south is carved into the land between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the vast sands of Mýrdalssandur, just north of the charming town of Vík í Mýrdal

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Our Guide to Hiking and Trekking in Iceland

Our Guide to Hiking and Trekking in Iceland

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Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Skaftafell : hiking in the park01 March 2026
Skaftafell Park was its own national park until 2008 when it was integrated with the new Vatnajökull National Park and its 8500 km² of wilderness. This particular gem is not to be missed if you stay in South Iceland. Skaftafell one of the most beautiful parks in Icela
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Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views22 February 2026
Very popular with locals for their own holidays, Thórsmörk (Þórsmörk or literally: “Thór's Woods”) is a glacial valley located between the Eyjafjallajökull glaciers in the south, Tindfjallajökull in the north, and the imposing Mýrdalsjökull in the east. Su
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Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital15 February 2026
Akureyri is the fourth largest city in Iceland with over 18,000 inhabitants, and it's a great stop-over before moving on to to Myvatn, Godafoss or Húsavík. Being the largest city in the area, it is often referred to as the capital of the north. Akureyri is often the m
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Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland08 February 2026
While you won't often be swimming in the sea in Iceland given the water temperature, the island is very famous for its magnificent beaches. In fact, some of them are regularly in the top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in the world! (National Geographic ranking
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The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village01 February 2026
The charming, typical port of Siglufjörður is located far up north, in fact it is one of the northernmost village in the country. Located at the tip of the beautiful Tröllaskagi peninsula in a beautiful fjord, Siglufjörður is as remote as it is picturesque. With th
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The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek

The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek25 January 2026
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

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon18 January 2026
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

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland11 January 2026
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

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide04 January 2026
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

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

The Sólheimajökull Glacier28 December 2025
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 in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland21 December 2025
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

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
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