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Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach
Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach
26 April 2026

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

Eystrahorn is a splendid mountain located at the extreme south-east tip of Iceland. It is also called Austurhorn or Hvalnesfjall because it is located in direct proximity to the orange lighthouse of Hvalnes, which marks the border between the east and south of the islan

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The guide to hot springs in Iceland

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

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Iceland's most beautiful caves

Iceland's most beautiful caves19 April 2026
Iceland's geology is unique and as a result the country offers an impressive number of volcanic caves and glaciers offering guided tours. The list below is far from exhaustive but these are the most visited in the country and won't disappoint. If you appreciate the wond
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Iceland's most beautiful caves

The Hverfjall Crater

The Hverfjall Crater12 April 2026
Arriving near Lake Myvatn in northern Iceland, you really can't miss the Hverfjall volcano in the distance. You can't deny the crater is impressive. It's big, first of all, but there is also the jet black of its flanks, which contrasts sharply with the lush vegetation a
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The Hverfjall Crater

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

The guide to hot springs in Iceland05 April 2026
Hot water rivers, geothermally heated pools, healing minerals... Icelanders are big fans of swimming and particularly in natural spring water with its many health benefits. The country has countless public swimming pools filled with healing natural waters, most of which
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The guide to hot springs in Iceland

Kirkjufell Travel Guide

Kirkjufell Travel Guide29 March 2026
Kirkjufell is a legendary mountain located on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Particularly photogenic, this mountain is simply the most photographed site in Iceland. Many travel agencies use photos of Kirkjufell to illustrate the beauty of Iceland's landscapes. The Snaefel
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Kirkjufell Travel Guide

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano22 March 2026
The Mælifell mountain north of the huge Mýrdalsjökull is one of the most photogenic in Iceland. This place is completely surreal, a mountain shaped like a pyramid with flanks carpeted in green moss that contrast in spectacular fashion with the black desert of Mælife
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Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Múlagljúfur Canyon15 March 2026
The Múlagljúfur Canyon is an absolute must-see when you're exploring southern Iceland. While it remains somewhat off the beaten path for most travelers, it has been gaining popularity in recent years. At the heart of this canyon lies the breathtaking Hangandifoss wate
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The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil08 March 2026
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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The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

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
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