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The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

03 May 2026

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

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

26 April 2026

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

Iceland's most beautiful caves

19 April 2026

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

The Hverfjall Crater

12 April 2026

Arriving near Lake Myvatn in northern Iceland, you really can't miss the Hverfjall volcano in the distance. You can't deny the crater is impressive. It's big, first of all, but there is also the jet black of its flanks, which contrasts sharply with the lush vegetation a

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

05 April 2026

Hot water rivers, geothermally heated pools, healing minerals... Icelanders are big fans of swimming and particularly in natural spring water with its many health benefits. The country has countless public swimming pools filled with healing natural waters, most of which

Kirkjufell Travel Guide

29 March 2026

Kirkjufell is a legendary mountain located on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Particularly photogenic, this mountain is simply the most photographed site in Iceland. Many travel agencies use photos of Kirkjufell to illustrate the beauty of Iceland's landscapes. The Snaefel

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

22 March 2026

The Mælifell mountain north of the huge Mýrdalsjökull is one of the most photogenic in Iceland. This place is completely surreal, a mountain shaped like a pyramid with flanks carpeted in green moss that contrast in spectacular fashion with the black desert of Mælife

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

15 March 2026

The Múlagljúfur Canyon is an absolute must-see when you're exploring southern Iceland. While it remains somewhat off the beaten path for most travelers, it has been gaining popularity in recent years. At the heart of this canyon lies the breathtaking Hangandifoss wate

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

08 March 2026

The Thakgil region, or Þakgil in Icelandic, is home to a well-kept secret: the Remundargil Canyon. This gem of the south is carved into the land between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the vast sands of Mýrdalssandur, just north of the charming town of Vík í Mýrdal

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

01 March 2026

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

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

22 February 2026

Very popular with locals for their own holidays, Thórsmörk (Þórsmörk or literally: “Thór's Woods”) is a glacial valley located between the Eyjafjallajökull glaciers in the south, Tindfjallajökull in the north, and the imposing Mýrdalsjökull in the east. Su

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

15 February 2026

Akureyri is the fourth largest city in Iceland with over 18,000 inhabitants, and it's a great stop-over before moving on to to Myvatn, Godafoss or Húsavík. Being the largest city in the area, it is often referred to as the capital of the north. Akureyri is often the m

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

08 February 2026

While you won't often be swimming in the sea in Iceland given the water temperature, the island is very famous for its magnificent beaches. In fact, some of them are regularly in the top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in the world! (National Geographic ranking

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

01 February 2026

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 Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek

25 January 2026

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

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The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

Iceland's most beautiful caves

The Hverfjall Crater

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

Kirkjufell Travel Guide

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

The Siglufjörður Fjord and its Village

The Landmannalaugar-Thórsmörk Trek

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