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Gullfoss waterfall
Gullfoss waterfall
11 May 2025

Gullfoss waterfall

Gullfoss waterfall is a very popular destination in Iceland. Gullfoss, or “golden falls” in Icelandic, owes its name to the rainbow that paints the sky above the water as soon as the sun comes out. A true emblem of the country, Gullfoss Falls are one part of the Go

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Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach

Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach21 January 2025
Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach are among the most photographed places in Iceland, having gained in popularity in recent years. One can't deny there is something magical about this mountain and its vertiginous cliffs reflected on the sea water, the black sand beach in th
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Vestrahorn and Stokksnes beach

Iceland's Famed Secret Lagoon

Iceland's Famed Secret Lagoon19 January 2025
The Secret Lagoon, otherwise known as Gamla Laugin in Icelandic, is located in Fluðir at the entrance to the city. In 1891, locals built this large pool using the geothermal properties of the Fluðir region, making it the oldest natural pool in the whole country and
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Iceland's Famed Secret Lagoon

The Nauthúsagil Canyon and Waterfall

The Nauthúsagil Canyon and Waterfall12 January 2025
Nauthúsagil is a small ravine in southern Iceland at the heart of which lies a stunning hidden waterfall. While it remains relatively unknown, this site offers one of the most enjoyable short hikes in the region. Nauthúsagil Canyon is located just off Road 249, behind
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The Nauthúsagil Canyon and Waterfall

The Tindfjöll Circle Hiking Trail

The Tindfjöll Circle Hiking Trail05 January 2025
The Tindfjöll ("Tindar" means "peaks" in Icelandic) are volcanic mountains located beneath the Tindfjallajökull glacier in the stunning Thórsmörk valley. While these mountains are volcanic, it’s worth noting that the last eruption occurred 52,000 years ago, charac
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The Tindfjöll Circle Hiking Trail

End of Year Celebrations in Iceland

End of Year Celebrations in Iceland29 December 2024
While the eternal night may seem daunting, end of year holidays are a great way to discover Iceland, and you can expect a magical Christmas Eve and New Year's Day there. As you can imagine, you won't be doing the same things at this time of the year as in summer: the da
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End of Year Celebrations in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland

Christmas in Iceland22 December 2024
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
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Christmas in Iceland

Our Full Guide to Húsavík

Our Full Guide to Húsavík15 December 2024
About a hundred kilometers north of the northern capital of Akureyri lies the village of Húsavík. A charming fishing port of nearly 2500 inhabitants, this place is particularly popular with tourists due to its geographical location at the extreme edge of the Arctic Ci
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Our Full Guide to Húsavík

The Cliffs of Lóndrangar

The Cliffs of Lóndrangar08 December 2024
The Lóndrangar Cliffs are located at the western tip of the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula. When you drive along the peninsula coastline and arrive in Snæfellsjökull National Park, you can't miss the view from Road 574 of two huge rocky peaks projecting into the oc
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The Cliffs of Lóndrangar

Iceland in winter

Iceland in winter01 December 2024
Iceland in winter and summer is like visiting two different countries. You won't be seeing the same landscapes or doing the same activities, due to much shorter days and weather conditions. Summer is the most popular season for visitors, but Icelandic winters are not wi
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Iceland in winter

17 days in the wilds of Iceland

17 days in the wilds of Iceland17 November 2024
We had already taken two trips to Iceland over the past 10 years. For our third trip, we decided to explore the West Fjords and spend more time in the Highlands for a few days, as we loved that region, before returning via the south. The original plan was to go for 15 d
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17 days in the wilds of Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja: The Reykjavik Church

Hallgrímskirkja: The Reykjavik Church17 November 2024
Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's main church and the symbol of the capital, a must-see when visiting. Hallgrimskirkja is famous for its unique architecture and is a major landmark and crossroads in central Reykjavík. Very easy to get to, you can see the big church from
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Hallgrímskirkja: The Reykjavik Church

The Valagil Hiking Trail

The Valagil Hiking Trail03 November 2024
The Westfjords region in Iceland is one of the most rugged and untouched areas in the country. Despite its remote nature, it boasts plenty of hiking trails, with the Valagil hike being one of the most popular. This trail leads to the stunning Valagilsfoss waterfall, loc
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The Valagil Hiking Trail

The Eyvindarholt DC-3 Airplane Wreckage

The Eyvindarholt DC-3 Airplane Wreckage27 October 2024
Less known and much less crowded than the famous DC-3 wreckage in Sólheimasandur, there’s another notable airplane wreck in Iceland: the Eyvindarholt DC-3. This wreck is also located in southern Iceland, but this time near the popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall. For ye
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The Eyvindarholt DC-3 Airplane Wreckage

Hvítserkur

Hvítserkur20 October 2024
Once in a while nature offers us magnificent structures simply carved by the random hands of erosion. The Hvítserkur Rock on the Vatnsnes peninsula in northern Iceland is a perfect example. This impressive basalt monolith, which stands proudly in the Arctic Sea of Hún
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Hvítserkur

Northern lights in Iceland

Northern lights in Iceland13 October 2024
The Northern Lights are an unforgettable sight to any lucky enough to catch this marvelous dance of lights in the sky. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see an aurora borealis! This is without a doubt the favorite natural wonder that draws people from al
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Northern lights in Iceland
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