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Ljótipollur Lake

05 November 2023

Ljótipollur lake is one of the jewels of the Landmannalaugar region. Often ignored by tourists, this site is a place of rare beauty with one of the most unfortunate names in the country... Ljótipollur literally means “ugly mud pool” in French. The lake is located

The Vatnajökull Glacier

29 October 2023

Vatnajökull is more than just a glacier: this colossal ice cap, located in southern Iceland, covers 8,400 km² making it the second largest ice cap in Europe. If you have a chance to visit “the glacier of the lakes” you will be awed by the raw power of this landsca

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

22 October 2023

Skaftafell Park was its own national park until 2008 when it was integrated with the new Vatnajökull National Park and its 8500 km² of wilderness. This particular gem is not to be missed if you stay in South Iceland. Skaftafell one of the most beautiful parks in Icela

The Haifoss Waterfall

08 October 2023

The magnificent Haifoss waterfall, literally “high waterfall” in Icelandic, is the 3rd highest waterfall in Iceland. Located in the lush Þjórsárdalur (Thjorsardalur) valley, this particular fall is often forgotten by tourists, but it's their loss! The Fossá trib

The Golden Circle in Iceland

01 October 2023

The Golden Circle is one of the most visited regions in Iceland. It is a true tourist hotspot, the area being conveniently located near the capital Reykjavik and home to 3 of the most popular sites in Iceland. The Golden Circle extends over 70 km at its widest and runs

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar

17 September 2023

Arnarstapi and Hellnar are two nearby small coastal villages in the south-western part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula along route 574 that runs along the coastline. The village of Arnarstapi is the departure point for a good number of hiking trails around the peninsula a

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

10 September 2023

The charming, typical port of Siglufjörður is located far up north, in fact it is one of the northernmost village in the country. Located at the tip of the beautiful Tröllaskagi peninsula in a beautiful fjord, Siglufjörður is as remote as it is picturesque. With th

The Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

03 September 2023

Often compared to Jökulsárlón, Fjallsárlón is only a few kilometers away. Fjallsárlón is a bit less well known so has much less tourism than its neighbor but remains a must-see for any visitor in the region. Fjallsárlón is an absolutely beautiful glacial lake b

Vatnsnes peninsula

27 August 2023

The Vatnsnes Peninsula is located in the north of Iceland, just off the western fjords in Húnaflói Bay. The peninsula is often forgotten by tourists but it is still a part of the island with many points of interest. Interestingly, several polar bears that came straigh

The Hengifoss Waterfall Hiking Trail

20 August 2023

The Hengifoss waterfall is located in east Iceland on the Brekkuselslækur stream, west of the famous Lake Lögurinn and its legendary sea monster, the Lagarfljótsormur. It is in fact the Hengifossá river that flows into Lake Lögurinn (and the monster's lair). At 120

The Dyrhólaey Arch

13 August 2023

Located at the southernmost tip of Iceland, you really can't miss Cape Dyrhólaey rising in the distance. This is one of the most beautiful panoramas that South Iceland has to offer. Dyrhólaey is a small promontory, about 120 meters tall and shaped like an arch. The na

Langisjór Lake

06 August 2023

Langisjór is a large lake in the Landmannalaugar region in the south-west of Vatnajökull. Although not the most visited site in Iceland, the views in Langisjór are among the most beautiful on the island. The massive Langisjór is one of the largest lakes in the count

The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek

29 July 2023

The trek from Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, also known as the Laugavegur or Laugavegurinn, literally the “Hot Springs Route”, is probably the most renowned in Iceland. To give you a sense of the difficulty, this 55 km trek is also the top annual Ultramarathon trai

Litli Hrútur: A New Eruption in Reykjanes

23 July 2023

On July 10th 2023 in the late afternoon, an eruptive fault tore open the bedrock just North of Meradalir in the Reykjanes Peninsula. The event came after several days of intense earthquakes reaching upto a magnitude of 3, with a new crater formed just next to Litli Hrú

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland

23 July 2023

The Stuðlagil Canyon is located in eastern Iceland, hidden in the middle of the Jökla River, some distance from the beaten track of road number 1. Stuðlagil is said by many to be the most beautiful canyon in Iceland. With its incredible basalt columns and turquoise w

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Ljótipollur Lake

The Vatnajökull Glacier

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

The Haifoss Waterfall

The Golden Circle in Iceland

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

The Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Vatnsnes peninsula

The Hengifoss Waterfall Hiking Trail

The Dyrhólaey Arch

Langisjór Lake

The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek

Litli Hrútur: A New Eruption in Reykjanes

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland

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