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Sprengisandur: Off-road Trail F26

07 April 2019

There are two main roads that cut the island South to North, two off-road trails, the better known and the most popular of the two is the Kjölur (F35), and the road less traveled is Road F26 or Sprengisandur. Like the vast majority of trails that go inland, the F26 is

From Reykjadalur to Reykjavik

07 April 2019

We rose a little sad, as expected, realizing that it was our last full day in Iceland. Luckily, to cheer us up, the sun was blazing that morning and it wouldn't leave us all day. Our hotel (Edda) was about 20 meters from the Skogar Museum, and we decided to pay it a vis

The Fuglabjagarnes Hiking Trail

05 April 2019

The northeastern region of Iceland, beyond Vopnafjörður, is often forgotten by tourists. Discover this wild side of Iceland with a very photogenic coastline, a place with some truly beautiful hiking trails like the Fuglabjagarnes trail. A coastline decorated by basalt

The Víknaslóðir Hiking Trails

31 March 2019

The Eastfjords region is often overlooked by tourists, which is a crying shame as it boasts some of the country's most beautiful and pleasant hiking trails. Indeed, even locals consider Egilsstaðir one of the best regions for hiking in Iceland. Good to know, the weathe

Asbyrgi Canyon

29 March 2019

Asbyrgi Canyon is one of Iceland's most dramatic natural landmarks, a relatively grand canyon in the heart of abundant vegetation. Located in the North, in Jokulsargljufur, this canyon is 3.5 km long and 1 km wide, built by the Jökulsá á Fjöllum to creates a natural

The Skogar Museum

11 March 2019

The village of Skogar in the south of Iceland has a number of famous attractions, including the mythical Skogafoss waterfall, some top shelf hiking trails, and the town itself. But one of the main features in Skogar is the “Skógasafn” eco-museum. Located 2 hours fr

The Hekla Volcano

21 February 2019

The Hekla volcano is one of the most famous in Iceland. Located 150 km from Reykjavík in the Thjórsárdalur valley, Hekla dominates the region from an altitude of 1491 meters. It is a national emblem and one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Hekla literally

The Bustarfell Museum

17 February 2019

As you turn off Road number 1 towards the Eastern Fjords, Road 85 will take you directly to the charming village of Vopnafjörður. About twenty kilometers before you reach Vopnafjörður there is an exit onto Road 919 for the Bustarfell Museum. This unique site is on

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

14 February 2019

The Kristinartindar hiking trail is the best kind of trail, an ascent, and one of the most famous hikes in Skatafell National Park. Named after mount Kristínartindar, a beautiful peak rising to 1126 m and surrounded by several glaciers. This is a technically challengin

Hveragerði Geothermal Area

01 February 2019

Hveragerði, literally “the Hot Gardens”, is Iceland's most well-known commune for geothermal energy, located less than 45 km from Reykjavík, a 30 minute-drive via Road number 1 This pretty little town with its 2,500 inhabitants located along Road 1 on the South Co

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

26 January 2019

Located in the Þjórsárdalur (Thjorsá Valley), Stöng is an ancient site of Viking farms dating back to the 10th or 11th century. The eruption of Hekla in 1104 most likely was the act of God that destroyed this typical Icelandic farm. Found within these ruins, the r

Iceland's Wildlife

23 January 2019

Iceland's unique geography and geology do not make this island particularly hospitable to terrestrial mammals, in fact quite the opposite. As a result, animals in Iceland are concentrated in coastal regions, and mostly aquatic or winged creatures. In this article we wil

Getting around Iceland by Bus

20 January 2019

While the vast majority of travelers prefer to get around the island by car and even often with a hefty 4x4 to conquer the off-road trails, some prefer to be driven around, and the bus is a great option. The bus network in Iceland is quite vast and covers even the most

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

14 January 2019

The Snaefellsnes peninsula is well known for its many hiking trails and wonderful natural attractions. The Rauðfeldsgjá or Rauðfeldar canyon is a perfect example of this. This stunning canyon splits the Botnsfjall Mountain range that borders the south of the peninsul

The Glymur Waterfall

04 January 2019

Towering at 196 meters, Glymur was as far as anyone knew the highest waterfall in the country. This was true until 2007 when a new waterfall was discovered in Vatnajökull National Park, the mighty Morsárfoss standing at 227 meters high. Paradoxically, this waterfall i

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Sprengisandur: Off-road Trail F26

From Reykjadalur to Reykjavik

The Fuglabjagarnes Hiking Trail

The Víknaslóðir Hiking Trails

Asbyrgi Canyon

The Skogar Museum

The Hekla Volcano

The Bustarfell Museum

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

Hveragerði Geothermal Area

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

Iceland's Wildlife

Getting around Iceland by Bus

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

The Glymur Waterfall

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