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Vatnsnes peninsula
Vatnsnes peninsula
07 June 2026

Vatnsnes peninsula

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

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The Volcanoes of Iceland

The Volcanoes of Iceland

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The Midnight Sun in Iceland

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Reykjavik: Travel guide

Reykjavik: Travel guide31 May 2026
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

Sigöldugljúfur Canyon

Sigöldugljúfur Canyon24 May 2026
Sigöldugljúfur Canyon, known as the Canyon of the Valley of Tears, is a remote natural wonder lost in the highlands near the Landmannalaugar region. The magnificent Sigöldugljúfur canyon remains a bit of a secret, despite its beauty, and is not marked anywhere along
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Sigöldugljúfur Canyon

The Hot Waterfall of Laugarvellir

The Hot Waterfall of Laugarvellir17 May 2026
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

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center10 May 2026
Harpa is a world-famous building in the center of Reykjavik. Renowned for its modern architecture, this Icelandic icon is decorated in thousands of glass panels and serves as a theater, concert hall, auditorium, and convention center all at once. It is among the city's
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Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails03 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
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The Stórurð (Storurd) Hiking Trails

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach26 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
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Eystrahorn and Hvalnes Beach

Iceland's most beautiful caves

Iceland's most beautiful caves19 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
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Iceland's most beautiful caves

The Hverfjall Crater

The Hverfjall Crater12 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
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The Hverfjall Crater

The guide to hot springs in Iceland

The guide to hot springs in Iceland05 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
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The guide to hot springs in Iceland

Kirkjufell Travel Guide

Kirkjufell Travel Guide29 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
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Kirkjufell Travel Guide

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano22 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
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Maelifell: the Mælifellssandur volcano

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Múlagljúfur Canyon15 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
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The Múlagljúfur Canyon

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil08 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
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The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Skaftafell : hiking in the park01 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
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Skaftafell : hiking in the park

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views22 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
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Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views
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