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The charming little port of Stykkishólmur is located on the Breiðafjörður Fjord, on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. This impossible to pronounce name derives from Stykkið, a small hill above the port, which dominates the landscape
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Stykkishólmur Harbour
Iceland is only a little over 3H by plane from Paris, 3H15 from Brussels and 3H30 from Geneva, so it can be a great option even for a very short stay such as a long weekend for example. Flying is clearly the easiest and cheapest way to get to Iceland. Several airlines f
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Flying to Iceland
Iceland's cold waters are the perfect place for seals who enjoy good fish, peace, and quiet. It must be said that they enjoy a certain tranquility there, what with the small population and extensive shores of Iceland. There are quite a few seals colonies in Iceland even
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Seals in Iceland
The Frostastaðavatn lake in the Landmannalaugar region is a beautiful lake, a must-see because it is located near the Landmannalaugar campsite. In addition to its easy access, the lake with the difficult to pronounce name Frostastaðavatn is known for its magnificent d
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Frostastaðavatn Lake
Jökulsargljúfur park is located in the North of Iceland and takes its name from the Jökulsårgljúfur canyon, which is one of the longest in the whole country. Shaped over the years by the Jokulsa a Fjollum River flowing from the huge Vatnajökull glacier, the canyon
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Jökulsàrgljùfur Park
Rauðisandur, sometimes called Rauðasandur, literally means the “red sand.” You can guess why it was named this way... Indeed, because of this unique orange color it is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland. The tones in the sand vary from yellow to
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Rauðisandur (Rauðasandur) Beach
Traveling to Iceland will be a unique experience, a chance to see extraordinary landscapes that have both winter and summer charm. Icelandic nature offers incredible diversity, and travelers are often quoted saying they couldn't believe their eyes. That said, a trip to
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Travel Tips for Iceland
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is located in northwest Iceland, a little north of the famous Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. This Nature reserve is a true delight for hikers, home to the Rauðholar and Hljoðaklettar trails, which are known
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The Rauðholar Hiking Trail
Located in the small village of Húsavík in the far north of Iceland, the Húsavík Whale Museum (Hvalasafnið), or "Whale Center", was founded in 1997 and is a non-profit organization. The museum's objective is to raise awareness about whales, how the cetaceans intera
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The Húsavík Whale Museum
The Reykjanes Peninsula is, for the most part, where the adventure begins when you arrive in Iceland. It extends from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik, about 50 kilometers further east. This region of Iceland is paradoxically very often overlooked by tourists except for th
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The Reykjanes Peninsula
Katla is a fearsome Icelandic volcano famous for its devastating eruptions that have marked local history. Located under the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, Katla is the neighbor of the famous Eyjafjallajökull, well known to Europeans for blocking all air traffic following a
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The Katla Volcano
Thanks to the wide variety of landscapes and wide open spaces just perfect for long hikes, Iceland is one of the top countries in the world for trekking enthusiasts. Many treks are possible in Iceland, but some really shouldn't be missed. A few essential links before yo
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The Best Treks in Iceland
Kerið is a spectacular crater in southern Iceland, more specifically what is known as a maar, which means there is a pool of water at its center. The Grímsnes region is known for its three impressive eruption sites: Kerið, Seyðishólar and Kerhóll. Kerið is at the
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The Kerið Crater and its Lake
Completely isolated, far from the main roads along the coast like Road number 1, the beautiful Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is lost in the northern highlands on the Skjálfandafljót river. Often overlooked, it truly is a hidden gem. Aldeyjarfoss (also called Aldeyarfoss) is
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The Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall
Iceland is a true paradise for hikers. Zigzagging every which way from north to south to east to west, local national parks are full of hiking trails, each more interesting than the last. Some are short (less than half a day) while others are almost but not quite treks,
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The Best Hikes in Iceland