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Frostastaðavatn Lake

27 December 2020

The Frostastaðavatn lake in the Landmannalaugar region is a beautiful lake, a must-see because it is located near the Landmannalaugar campsite. In addition to its easy access, the lake with the difficult to pronounce name Frostastaðavatn is known for its magnificent d

Jökulsàrgljùfur Park

13 December 2020

Jökulsargljúfur park is located in the North of Iceland and takes its name from the Jökulsårgljúfur canyon, which is one of the longest in the whole country. Shaped over the years by the Jokulsa a Fjollum River flowing from the huge Vatnajökull glacier, the canyon

Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach

06 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

Travel Tips for Iceland

28 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

The Rauðholar Hiking Trail

22 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

The Húsavík Whale Museum

15 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

The Reykjanes Peninsula

08 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

The Katla Volcano

13 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

The Best Treks in Iceland

06 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

The Kerið Crater and its Lake

22 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

The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall

16 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

The Best Hikes in Iceland

25 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,

Snæfellsjökull Volcano, National Park, and Hiking Trails

19 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

Krysuvik and Seltun

07 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

Glaumbaer and Viðimyri

24 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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Frostastaðavatn Lake

Jökulsàrgljùfur Park

Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach

Travel Tips for Iceland

The Rauðholar Hiking Trail

The Húsavík Whale Museum

The Reykjanes Peninsula

The Katla Volcano

The Best Treks in Iceland

The Kerið Crater and its Lake

The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall

The Best Hikes in Iceland

Snæfellsjökull Volcano, National Park, and Hiking Trails

Krysuvik and Seltun

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