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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
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
Nestled in the Vestfirðir peninsula (Westfjords), the hike to the summit of Sandafell is a well-known trek among locals. Overlooking the peaceful village of Þingeyri, this modest peak offers spectacular views of Dýrafjörður fjord, the surrounding mountains, and the
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The Sandafell Hike
Nesjavellir is a significant geothermal area located near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, just southwest of the expansive Lake Þingvallavatn. Although it’s easy to reach, the region remains relatively off the radar for most visitors—despite offering a scenic hiking
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The Nesjavellir Hike
Iceland is full of hot springs as the island's geothermal activity is a source of boundless thermal energy. For centuries, the Húsavík region in northern Iceland has been the country's hotspot for geothermal heat and hot springs. Residents rely on geothermally-heated
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The Geo Sea Hot Springs
The Perlan Museum, literally “the pearl", is a unique and eye-catching structure in Reykjavik towering from the Öskjuhlíð hill. Historically a geothermal hot water silo, this structure became one of the major tourist attractions in the capital once it was revamped
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The Perlan Museum
When you start planning a trip to Iceland it's never easy to know where to start. That's where we come in! The various interactive maps on the iceland-dream.com site were designed to help travelers build their itinerary according to tourist site and activity of choice.
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Some Useful Maps of Iceland
Iceland is widely known for its hot springs, a blessing from the island's major geothermal activity. The Vök Baths rely on geothermal energy from the Egilsstaðir region in eastern Iceland to provide visitors with an unforgettable spa experience. The eastern region of
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The Hot Springs of the Vök Baths
Iceland is a paradise for trekkers and hikers and walkers of all kinds. From leisurely 2-hour hikes to multi-day marathon treks, Iceland is full of twisting, crisscrossing trails in incredibly varied landscapes. Specialist of the field are often quoted saying Iceland is
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Our Guide to Hiking and Trekking in Iceland
Iceland is all about the fjords and coastal landscapes, each site more magnificent than the last, and this applies to the whole coastline. In the popular fjords or glacier sites, you will often find kayaking excursions available. From Jökulsárlón to Isafjordur via th
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Kayaking in Iceland
Flatey Island is located in Breiðafjörður Bay between the western fjords and the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Breidafjörður, literally the “large fjord”, is a patchwork of nearly 3,000 islands including the small island of Flatey, locally known as “the flat islan
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Flatey Island
The center of Reykjavík, especially in the heart of the city and the famous 101 district, is packed with some incredible restaurants for all tastes and budgets. For additional information about the capital, check out our guide to Reykjavík. Here are our top 5 restaur
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Reykjavik Restaurants
In the far north of Iceland, lost in the Eyjafjörður region, lies the town of Dalvik. Boasting nearly 1,400 inhabitants, this is actually one of the most important fishing ports in the country. If you're looking for a typical northern Iceland village, your best bet wi
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Dalvik
Grímsey is located about 40 km off the North coast of Iceland and cut right across the middle by the Arctic Circle. It is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland (the island of Kolbeinsey is even further north but uninhabited). Situated north of Akureyri and Húsav?
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Grímsey island
Despite being located just south of the Arctic Circle, Iceland temperatures are milder than you might think. This is mainly due to Iceland's position in the Gulf Stream, which brings warm air to it. Overall, the weather in Iceland is extremely variable from one day to t
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Weather in Iceland