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The Skogar Museum

11 March 2019

The village of Skogar in the south of Iceland has a number of famous attractions, including the mythical Skogafoss waterfall, some top shelf hiking trails, and the town itself. But one of the main features in Skogar is the “Skógasafn” eco-museum. Located 2 hours fr

The Hekla Volcano

21 February 2019

The Hekla volcano is one of the most famous in Iceland. Located 150 km from Reykjavík in the Thjórsárdalur valley, Hekla dominates the region from an altitude of 1491 meters. It is a national emblem and one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Hekla literally

The Bustarfell Museum

17 February 2019

As you turn off Road number 1 towards the Eastern Fjords, Road 85 will take you directly to the charming village of Vopnafjörður. About twenty kilometers before you reach Vopnafjörður there is an exit onto Road 919 for the Bustarfell Museum. This unique site is on

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

14 February 2019

The Kristinartindar hiking trail is the best kind of trail, an ascent, and one of the most famous hikes in Skatafell National Park. Named after mount Kristínartindar, a beautiful peak rising to 1126 m and surrounded by several glaciers. This is a technically challengin

Hveragerði Geothermal Area

01 February 2019

Hveragerði, literally “the Hot Gardens”, is Iceland's most well-known commune for geothermal energy, located less than 45 km from Reykjavík, a 30 minute-drive via Road number 1 This pretty little town with its 2,500 inhabitants located along Road 1 on the South Co

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

26 January 2019

Located in the Þjórsárdalur (Thjorsá Valley), Stöng is an ancient site of Viking farms dating back to the 10th or 11th century. The eruption of Hekla in 1104 most likely was the act of God that destroyed this typical Icelandic farm. Found within these ruins, the r

Iceland's Wildlife

23 January 2019

Iceland's unique geography and geology do not make this island particularly hospitable to terrestrial mammals, in fact quite the opposite. As a result, animals in Iceland are concentrated in coastal regions, and mostly aquatic or winged creatures. In this article we wil

Getting around Iceland by Bus

20 January 2019

While the vast majority of travelers prefer to get around the island by car and even often with a hefty 4x4 to conquer the off-road trails, some prefer to be driven around, and the bus is a great option. The bus network in Iceland is quite vast and covers even the most

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

14 January 2019

The Snaefellsnes peninsula is well known for its many hiking trails and wonderful natural attractions. The Rauðfeldsgjá or Rauðfeldar canyon is a perfect example of this. This stunning canyon splits the Botnsfjall Mountain range that borders the south of the peninsul

The Glymur Waterfall

04 January 2019

Towering at 196 meters, Glymur was as far as anyone knew the highest waterfall in the country. This was true until 2007 when a new waterfall was discovered in Vatnajökull National Park, the mighty Morsárfoss standing at 227 meters high. Paradoxically, this waterfall i

The Grabrok crater

12 December 2018

The Grábrók crater, Grabrokargigar, was established as a heritage site in 1962. Mýrasýsla County is known for its superb rolling hills of lupin that stretch as far as the eye can see, the small but stunning Glanni waterfall, and last but not least the Grábrók crat

Reykjavik's Top Museums

09 December 2018

Like all capitals in the world, Reykjavík offers art and history lovers the opportunity to visit a number of museums, each one more interesting than the next.In fact, most of them are accessible free of charge if you have the Reykjavik City Card. Here are some of the b

Skogar and Skogafoss

23 November 2018

150 km from Reykjavík down the famed Road number 1 lies the small village of Skogar and its 30 inhabitants. The village takes its name from the landscape that used to exist there, as it means “forest” in Icelandic. This typical Icelandic village is a village like a

The Holmavik Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft

25 October 2018

The early 17th century was a particularly difficult period for Iceland, a time of famines, volcanic eruptions, and poverty... Witchcraft gained in popularity in these dark times, a service rendered to solve problems and protect people from harm in any shape or form. Wit

Skyr: An Icelandic Culinary Specialty

12 October 2018

Any visitor to Iceland must take the opportunity to try Skyr, a delicious and typically Icelandic type of cottage cheese. In Iceland these are common as dirt, available in any grocery store in the country, but internationally only in select food shops. What is Skyr? Sk

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The Skogar Museum

The Hekla Volcano

The Bustarfell Museum

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

Hveragerði Geothermal Area

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

Iceland's Wildlife

Getting around Iceland by Bus

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

The Glymur Waterfall

The Grabrok crater

Reykjavik's Top Museums

Skogar and Skogafoss

The Holmavik Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft

Skyr: An Icelandic Culinary Specialty

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