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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

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

18 January 2026

Stakkholtsgjá is a stunning canyon located in the southern highlands of Iceland, world famous for its hiking trail which leads to a majestic waterfall. The gorge is located in the Þórsmörk region in the south, one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. The Stak

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland

11 January 2026

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

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide

04 January 2026

Lost in the heart of Iceland, Kerlingarfjöll, literally: “the mountains of the good woman”, is a very active geothermal site. It is a remote mountain range in central Iceland that offers unforgettable hikes. The highest point in this mountain range is Mount Snaekol

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

28 December 2025

A pride of the south, Sólheimajökull is what's known as a glacier tongue or ice tongue that grew out of the huge Mýrdalsjökull ice sheet. Greater Mýrdalsjökull is known for being home to several volcanoes that have often attracted attention in Iceland. This is the

Christmas in Iceland

21 December 2025

Christmas is called “Jól” or “Yul” in Icelandic and it is a major tradition for Icelanders. Historically, Christmas was celebrated on the shortest day of the year in Iceland, December 21st. Around the year 1000, the local Christmas day aligned with the internat

The Dyrhólaey Arch

14 December 2025

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

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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

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

Stuðlagil (Studlagil) canyon in Iceland

Kerlingarfjöll hiking guide

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

Christmas in Iceland

The Dyrhólaey Arch

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