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Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

09 July 2023

Dettifoss is known to be the most powerful waterfall in Iceland and even in Europe. 44 meters high and 100 meters wide, the fall has a flow of about 500 m³ per second in summer, when the flow is strongest. Dettifoss is somewhat isolated in the desert to the north of Ic

Svínafellsjökull glacier

02 July 2023

The Svínafellsjökull Glacier is one of the many ice tongues of the huge Vatnajokull Glacier in southern Iceland, which alone occupies 8% of the country. An offshoot of the Öræfajökull glacier, Svínafellsjökull is 8 km long and 800 meters wide. It tucked alongside

Iceland's Reindeer

25 June 2023

Reindeer are not native to Iceland but introduced by humans from Norway and Lapland at the end of the 18th century. This was a dark time for Iceland, the island ravaged by famine and natural disasters. The locals tried becoming reindeer herders like the Sami in Lapland,

The Krysuvikurberg Cliffs

11 June 2023

At the southern tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, less than forty kilometers from the capital Reykjavík, you will find the perfect place to observe birdlife: Krysuvikurberg. It's relatively easy to get to Krysuvikurberg as long as you have a 4x4 vehicle. You'll need to t

The Leirhnjukur Hiking Trail

28 May 2023

Krafla is not just one, but a system of volcanoes located in the Myvatn region of Northern Iceland, which is one of the most active volcanic zones in the world. If you came to Iceland to see volcanoes, this is the place to be! Find out more about the Lake Myvatn region

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

21 May 2023

Brennisteinsalda is a volcano located in the Landmannalaugar region, famous for its ascent, a beautiful hiking trail. Landmannalaugar is a hiker's paradise, and the Brennisteinsalda hike is arguably the top choice in the region, along with Bláhnúkur. When to go and h

The Guide to the East Fjords of Iceland

14 May 2023

No trip to East Iceland would be complete without visiting the fjords. Although there is no official boundary, the East Fjords of Iceland stretch from Borgarfjörður Eystri in the north to Djúpivogur in the south. The sea literally carved out slivers of the Icelandic

The Sjonarnipa-Sjonarsker Hiking Trail

07 May 2023

Of the innumerable hikes offered in Skaftafell National Park, the most popular are those that take you to Svartifoss and the breathtaking viewpoints of Sjonarnipa and Sjonarsker. There are actually several official hiking trails that lead to each of these sites: The S2

The Mjóifjörður Fjord

30 April 2023

Located on the east coast of Iceland, Mjóifjörður is the name of both a small town and a fjord. The village of Mjóifjörður (Brekka) is tiny, with only 42 inhabitants. Mjóifjörður is one of the many fjords along the eastern coastline and although it is one of th

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

23 April 2023

With its rugged landscape and impressive glaciers, Iceland is made for cascades, and you can visit thousands of them spread all over the island. In fact, Iceland is known as “the land of 10,000 waterfalls” because they are all over the place, quite literally. Most a

Westman Islands Travel Guide

16 April 2023

The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago consists of 18 islands and a few other rocks and islets, all of which were borne from volcanic events. Often forgotten by tourists as you have to stray a bit far from route number 1, the Westman Islands as they are known internationally ar

Iceland's most beautiful caves

09 April 2023

Iceland's geology is unique and as a result the country offers an impressive number of volcanic caves and glaciers offering guided tours. The list below is far from exhaustive but these are the most visited in the country and won't disappoint. If you appreciate the wond

Thrihnukagigur Volcano

02 April 2023

Near the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, dominating the Bláfjöll Mountains area, there is a volcano called Thríhnúkagígur (Þríhnúkagígur), literally "the crater with 3 peaks". This dormant volcano has been inactive for four millennia. It was only discovered very r

Lakagígar: The Laki Craters

19 March 2023

Laki is a volcanic fissure in Iceland made up of no less than 135 craters stretching over 25 km. This string of craters is named Lakagígar in Icelandic, which literally means “the Laki craters”. Located in the south of the island between the huge Mýrdalsjökull an

Diving in the Silfra Rift

12 March 2023

Not only does Iceland have magnificent landscapes in the traditional sense, but the subaquatic scenery is also quite extraordinary. Indeed, Silfra is considered one of the 3 best diving spots in the world. Iceland has 2 unique and world-renowned dive sites, Silfra and S

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Dettifoss: Iceland's Mightiest Waterfall

Svínafellsjökull glacier

Iceland's Reindeer

The Krysuvikurberg Cliffs

The Leirhnjukur Hiking Trail

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

The Guide to the East Fjords of Iceland

The Sjonarnipa-Sjonarsker Hiking Trail

The Mjóifjörður Fjord

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Westman Islands Travel Guide

Iceland's most beautiful caves

Thrihnukagigur Volcano

Lakagígar: The Laki Craters

Diving in the Silfra Rift

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