up
down
menusearch
Iceland Dream
FR versionUS/UK version
Weather in Iceland 8°
closeMENUback
Go to Iceland
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Iceland travel Guide
EXPLORE
Iceland maps
MAPS
Travel journals in Iceland
TRAVEL JOURNALS
Contact Iceland
CONTACT
Go to Iceland
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Iceland
Iceland in shortWeather
Travel Iceland
Before leavingBest time to visit IcelandHow to go to IcelandTravel by planeTravel by boatDriving in IcelandRent a car
Sleep in Iceland
Accommodation in IcelandCamping in IcelandYouth hostels in IcelandFarms and guesthousesHotels and summer hotels
Itinerary
Which Itinerary in Iceland ?Weekend in IcelandOne week in Iceland15 days in Iceland10 days in Iceland
Go to Iceland
EXPLORE
Activities
What to do in IcelandHot springsHiking in IcelandSee the midnight sunSee northern lightsSee waterfallsSee whalesSee volcanoSee canyons
Regions
Tourist sites by regionWestNorth WestNorthEastSouthHighlands
Wildlife
Wildlife in IcelandBirdsReindeerIcelandic horses
Seasons
Iceland in springIceland in summerIceland in autumnIceland in winter
Go to Iceland
MAPS
Interactive maps
Tourist sites by region mapHikes & treks mapVolcanoes mapHot springs mapGas station mapIceland cities map
Other maps
Maps of IcelandInternational Photographer mapSearch a place in Iceland
Go to Iceland
TRAVEL JOURNALS
Winter trips
Travel journals in Iceland2019 - One week in october2015 - Three days in march
Summer trips
2024 - 17 days in august2021 - 18 days in august2018 - 11 days in july2016 - 10 days in july2012 - 10 days in july2006 - 15 days in june
The Reykjadalur Hike and Hot River
The Reykjadalur Hike and Hot River
27 April 2025

The Reykjadalur Hike and Hot River

The hot water river in the Reykadalur Valley is one of the most magical hot springs in Iceland, but you'll have to hike to get there... In the south of Iceland, about forty kilometers from the capital Reykjavík, lies the city of Hveragerði, which means "hot gardens" i

READ MORE

What to see and do in Iceland

What to see and do in Iceland

What to see in Iceland ?

DISCOVER

Van in Iceland

Van in Iceland

Vanlife in Iceland

DISCOVER

Iceland's Wildlife

Iceland's Wildlife

Animals from Iceland

DISCOVER

The Volcanoes of Iceland

The Volcanoes of Iceland

Iceland is the land of volcanoes

DISCOVER

Driving in Iceland

Driving in Iceland

How to drive in Iceland ?

DISCOVER

Follow us

Asbyrgi Canyon

Asbyrgi Canyon29 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
READ MORE
Asbyrgi Canyon

The Skogar Museum

The Skogar Museum11 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
READ MORE
The Skogar Museum

The Hekla Volcano

The Hekla Volcano21 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
READ MORE
The Hekla Volcano

The Bustarfell Museum

The Bustarfell Museum17 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
READ MORE
The Bustarfell Museum

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell14 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
READ MORE
The Kristinartindar Hiking Trail in Skaftafell

Hveragerði Geothermal Area

Hveragerði Geothermal Area01 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
READ MORE
Hveragerði Geothermal Area

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement26 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
READ MORE
Stöng: the Ancient Ruins of Viking Settlement

Iceland's Wildlife

Iceland's Wildlife23 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
READ MORE
Iceland's Wildlife

Getting around Iceland by Bus

Getting around Iceland by Bus20 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
READ MORE
Getting around Iceland by Bus

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon14 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
READ MORE
Rauðfeldsgjá: The Rauðfeldar Canyon

The Glymur Waterfall

The Glymur Waterfall04 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
READ MORE
The Glymur Waterfall

The Grabrok crater

The Grabrok crater12 December 2018
The Grábrók crater, Grabrokargigar, was established as a heritage site in 1962. Mýrasýsla County is known for its superb rolling hills of lupin that stretch as far as the eye can see, the small but stunning Glanni waterfall, and last but not least the Grábrók crat
READ MORE
The Grabrok crater

Reykjavik's Top Museums

Reykjavik's Top Museums09 December 2018
Like all capitals in the world, Reykjavík offers art and history lovers the opportunity to visit a number of museums, each one more interesting than the next.In fact, most of them are accessible free of charge if you have the Reykjavik City Card. Here are some of the b
READ MORE
Reykjavik's Top Museums

Skogar and Skogafoss

Skogar and Skogafoss23 November 2018
150 km from Reykjavík down the famed Road number 1 lies the small village of Skogar and its 30 inhabitants. The village takes its name from the landscape that used to exist there, as it means “forest” in Icelandic. This typical Icelandic village is a village like a
READ MORE
Skogar and Skogafoss

The Holmavik Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft

The Holmavik Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft25 October 2018
The early 17th century was a particularly difficult period for Iceland, a time of famines, volcanic eruptions, and poverty... Witchcraft gained in popularity in these dark times, a service rendered to solve problems and protect people from harm in any shape or form. Wit
READ MORE
The Holmavik Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft
Previous page

16

17

18

19

20

Next page

iceland-dream.com © 2004 - 2023

Legal Notices
Privacy Policy