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The Lakes of Veiðivötn
The Lakes of Veiðivötn
02 March 2025

The Lakes of Veiðivötn

Located north-east of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, the Veiðivötn region is a scattering of 50 magnificent lakes that glimmer like an oasis in the black sand desert of the central highlands. The 50 lakes of Veiðivötn are located in a valley, created quite recently o

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Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach

Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach06 December 2020
Rauðisandur, sometimes called Rauðasandur, literally means the “red sand.” You can guess why it was named this way... Indeed, because of this unique orange color it is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland. The tones in the sand vary from yellow to
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Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach

Travel Tips for Iceland

Travel Tips for Iceland28 November 2020
Traveling to Iceland will be a unique experience, a chance to see extraordinary landscapes that have both winter and summer charm. Icelandic nature offers incredible diversity, and travelers are often quoted saying they couldn't believe their eyes. That said, a trip to
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Travel Tips for Iceland

The Rauðholar Hiking Trail

The Rauðholar Hiking Trail22 November 2020
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is located in northwest Iceland, a little north of the famous Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. This Nature reserve is a true delight for hikers, home to the Rauðholar and Hljoðaklettar trails, which are known
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The Rauðholar Hiking Trail

The Húsavík Whale Museum

The Húsavík Whale Museum15 November 2020
Located in the small village of Húsavík in the far north of Iceland, the Húsavík Whale Museum (Hvalasafnið), or "Whale Center", was founded in 1997 and is a non-profit organization. The museum's objective is to raise awareness about whales, how the cetaceans intera
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The Húsavík Whale Museum

The Reykjanes Peninsula

The Reykjanes Peninsula08 November 2020
The Reykjanes Peninsula is, for the most part, where the adventure begins when you arrive in Iceland. It extends from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik, about 50 kilometers further east. This region of Iceland is paradoxically very often overlooked by tourists except for th
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The Reykjanes Peninsula

The Katla Volcano

The Katla Volcano13 September 2020
Katla is a fearsome Icelandic volcano famous for its devastating eruptions that have marked local history. Located under the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, Katla is the neighbor of the famous Eyjafjallajökull, well known to Europeans for blocking all air traffic following a
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The Katla Volcano

The Best Treks in Iceland

The Best Treks in Iceland06 September 2020
Thanks to the wide variety of landscapes and wide open spaces just perfect for long hikes, Iceland is one of the top countries in the world for trekking enthusiasts. Many treks are possible in Iceland, but some really shouldn't be missed. A few essential links before yo
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The Best Treks in Iceland

The Kerið Crater and its Lake

The Kerið Crater and its Lake23 August 2020
Kerið is a spectacular crater in southern Iceland, more specifically what is known as a maar, which means there is a pool of water at its center. The Grímsnes region is known for its three impressive eruption sites: Kerið, Seyðishólar and Kerhóll. Kerið is at the
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The Kerið Crater and its Lake

The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall

The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall16 August 2020
Completely isolated, far from the main roads along the coast like Road number 1, the beautiful Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is lost in the northern highlands on the Skjálfandafljót river. Often overlooked, it truly is a hidden gem. Aldeyjarfoss (also called Aldeyarfoss) is
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The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall

The Best Hikes in Iceland

The Best Hikes in Iceland25 July 2020
Iceland is a true paradise for hikers. Zigzagging every which way from north to south to east to west, local national parks are full of hiking trails, each more interesting than the last. Some are short (less than half a day) while others are almost but not quite treks,
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The Best Hikes in Iceland

Snæfellsjökull Volcano, National Park, and Hiking Trails

Snæfellsjökull Volcano, National Park, and Hiking Trails19 July 2020
Snæfellsjökull National Park is criss-crossed with hiking trails of every kind, each more beautiful than the last. Some take you to quaint fishing villages along the coast, others to explore lava fields, while others venture out onto the mythical Icelandic glacier mad
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Snæfellsjökull Volcano, National Park, and Hiking Trails

Krysuvik and Seltun

Krysuvik and Seltun07 July 2020
The Reykjanes Peninsula is something of a geothermal hotspot due to the high level of volcanic activity in that region. The Krysuvik region is right on the line that separates the North American and Eurasian plates, known as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This is where geologi
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Krysuvik and Seltun

Glaumbaer and Viðimyri

Glaumbaer and Viðimyri24 June 2020
The north of Iceland, in the region of Varmahlið and Sauðarkrokur, is home to two points of interest that you should not miss if you are in the area. The Glaumbær farm is located halfway between the two towns along Road 75, while Viðimyri is near Sauðarkrokur. The
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Glaumbaer and Viðimyri

Hjörleifshöfði and Yoda cave

Hjörleifshöfði and Yoda cave21 June 2020
In the south of Iceland, very close to Vik, there is a huge promontory called Hjörleifshöfði, which literally means the residence of Hjörleifur. At its foot is the “Yoda Cave”, a very popular attraction, with photos cropping up all over the internet. Hjörleifsh
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Hjörleifshöfði and Yoda cave

Kjölur : the F35 track

Kjölur : the F35 track31 May 2020
The F35 track is one of the two main inland trails crossing Iceland from the Golden Circle to the northern coast. The trail starts from Gullfoss and run due north to Blonduós for about 200 km. Even with no ford to cross this trail requires a 4x4 vehicle as it is an F t
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Kjölur : the F35 track
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