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Our Full Guide to Húsavík
Our Full Guide to Húsavík
15 December 2024

Our Full Guide to Húsavík

About a hundred kilometers north of the northern capital of Akureyri lies the village of Húsavík. A charming fishing port of nearly 2500 inhabitants, this place is particularly popular with tourists due to its geographical location at the extreme edge of the Arctic Ci

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Next Stop: Isafjorður

Next Stop: Isafjorður15 August 2024
That day, our road trip continued towards the famous capital of the fjords, Ísafjörður, where we planned to stay for two days. But first, we were going to explore the hiking trail just above the small town of Thingeyri: the Sandfell hike, which had been recommended t
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Next Stop: Isafjorður

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik15 August 2024
Our trusty local weather website, vedur.is, had forecast a lovely day and we could not have been more grateful as we had planned a hike that morning and a visit to the famous Bolafjall viewpoint in the afternoon. The Valagil hike was a short 30-minute drive from Ísafj?
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The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

On the Road to the Vestfirðir

On the Road to the Vestfirðir14 August 2024
A long day of driving awaited us as we headed toward the West Fjords. For practical reasons, we could have taken the ferry from Stykkisholmur, passing through Flatey, but the ferry schedule didn’t work for us. We had planned to do a hike in the morning, and since the
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On the Road to the Vestfirðir

Krafla Volcano

Krafla Volcano11 August 2024
Near the beautiful Lake Mývatn in northern Iceland, Krafla is one of the most active volcanic areas in the world. Krafla is located right over the Mid-Atlantic Rift and its magma chamber is barely 2 kilometers below the Earth's surface. It boasts a caldera that extends
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Krafla Volcano

Hverir and Namafjall

Hverir and Namafjall04 August 2024
Located in the Lake Myvatn region with its countless tourist attractions, there is one site you can't miss, Namafjall - Hverir. Very easy to get to, less than 5 kilometers from the small town of Reykjavlíð, Námafjáll is the name of a mountain and at its foot lies Hv
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Hverir and Namafjall

Goðafoss waterfall

Goðafoss waterfall28 July 2024
The Goðafoss waterfall, literally “waterfall of the Gods”, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Iceland. Widely considered one of the must-see sites in the northern regions, Goðafoss is a place of divine proportions. In the Sprengisandur Highlands, t
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Goðafoss waterfall

Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide

Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide21 July 2024
In Grindavík, less than 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport, you will find the Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið). This is perhaps the best-known site for tourists going to Iceland, and they can't get enough of this spring water. Many pop in for dip upon landing in Keflavik to
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Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide

The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon

The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon14 July 2024
The Sky Lagoon hot baths opened very recently, in spring 2021. This fantastically modern geothermal spa resort is located very close to the capital Reykjavík. The culture of hot baths in Iceland dates back to the time of Nordic colonists and is a cherished tradition. T
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The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon

Reykjavik: Travel guide

Reykjavik: Travel guide07 July 2024
Iceland's capital Reykjavík is the smallest in Europe. Indeed, despite a steadily increasing population, Reykjavík has only 122,000 inhabitants, 200,000 if you include the suburbs. Reykjavík literally means “the bay of smoke” and takes its name from the hot sprin
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Reykjavik: Travel guide

The Hot Waterfall of Laugarvellir

The Hot Waterfall of Laugarvellir30 June 2024
The hot water waterfall of Laugarvellir is one of the hidden gems of eastern Iceland. The country has an incredible number of hot springs, but Laugarvellir is among the most famous, because while a hot pool sounds impressive, a hot waterfall sounds just divine. Lost in
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The Hot Waterfall of Laugarvellir

The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails23 June 2024
The eastern fjords of Iceland are famous for their hiking trails, and the ones that lead to Stórurð are some of the most beautiful in the region. Stórurð, the “Giant Boulders”, is an exceptional site at the foot of the majestic Dyrfjöll mountain range, very clo
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The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

Iceland in summer

Iceland in summer16 June 2024
Iceland in summer is almost a different country than in winter. Summer is the most popular season for tourists as the long summer days will give you time to see as many sights as you can fit into your schedule. And of course, the temperatures are milder and this is the
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Iceland in summer

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach09 June 2024
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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Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

The Midnight Sun in Iceland

The Midnight Sun in Iceland02 June 2024
Thanks to its high latitude, from late June to end of July, Iceland and particularly in the north of the island enjoy full 24-hour daylight. The midnight sun is observed almost all summer in Iceland, but on June 21, the summer solstice, comes the longest day of the year
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The Midnight Sun in Iceland

The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail

The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail26 May 2024
Mount Valahnúkur is a 458-meter tall promontory hidden in the fantastic Thórsmörk Valley in southern Iceland. Valahnúkur is impressive in itself, but people come here for the legendary hiking trail winding up its flanks. The 360° panoramic view at its summit is amo
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The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail
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