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The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon
The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon
18 January 2026

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

Stakkholtsgjá is a stunning canyon located in the southern highlands of Iceland, world famous for its hiking trail which leads to a majestic waterfall. The gorge is located in the Þórsmörk region in the south, one of the most beautiful places in Iceland.  The Stak

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The Volcanoes of Iceland

The Volcanoes of Iceland

Iceland is the land of volcanoes

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The Midnight Sun in Iceland

The Midnight Sun in Iceland

How to see the midnight sun?

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Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn

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Travel Tips for Iceland

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Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn28 September 2025
Although there are officially only two seasons in Iceland, namely winter and summer, technically the months of September, October and November are considered autumn in Iceland. If one were ask the animals, the beginning of autumn would coincide with the bird migration p
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Iceland in autumn

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

The Laugahraun Hiking Trail21 September 2025
Located in Landmannalaugar, Laugahraun, literally “the hot spring lava flow” to locals, is (you guessed it) a lava flow extending from Brennisteinsalda to the Vondugil valley. Laugahraun is also the name of an official hiking trail in Landmannalaugar, the easiest an
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The Laugahraun Hiking Trail

Westman Islands Travel Guide

Westman Islands Travel Guide14 September 2025
The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago consists of 18 islands and a few other rocks and islets, all of which were borne from volcanic events. Often forgotten by tourists as you have to stray a bit far from route number 1, the Westman Islands as they are known internationally ar
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Westman Islands Travel Guide

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail07 September 2025
Brennisteinsalda is a volcano located in the Landmannalaugar region, famous for its ascent, a beautiful hiking trail. Landmannalaugar is a hiker's paradise, and the Brennisteinsalda hike is arguably the top choice in the region, along with Bláhnúkur. When to go and h
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The Brennisteinsalda Hiking Trail

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls31 August 2025
With its rugged landscape and impressive glaciers, Iceland is made for cascades, and you can visit thousands of them spread all over the island. In fact, Iceland is known as “the land of 10,000 waterfalls” because they are all over the place, quite literally. Most a
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Iceland's Most Beautiful Waterfalls

The Sandafell Hike

The Sandafell Hike24 August 2025
Nestled in the Vestfirðir peninsula (Westfjords), the hike to the summit of Sandafell is a well-known trek among locals. Overlooking the peaceful village of Þingeyri, this modest peak offers spectacular views of Dýrafjörður fjord, the surrounding mountains, and the
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The Sandafell Hike

The Hvammsvík Hot Springs

The Hvammsvík Hot Springs17 August 2025
There are countless hot springs in Iceland, and this latest addition the list in Hvammsvík opened very recently, in July 2022. Barely 6 months after the grand opening of Hvammsvík, the hot springs were listed by TimeOut magazine as the No.1 destination to visit in 202
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The Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons10 August 2025
Iceland is known for its countless volcanoes and glaciers. The glacial and volcanic landscapes of the island were shaped by geological forces over centuries, carving out the bedrock and sometimes producing absolutely magnificent canyons. There are numerous canyons all o
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Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyons

The Nesjavellir Hike

The Nesjavellir Hike03 August 2025
Nesjavellir is a significant geothermal area located near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, just southwest of the expansive Lake Þingvallavatn. Although it’s easy to reach, the region remains relatively off the radar for most visitors—despite offering a scenic hiking
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The Nesjavellir Hike

The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail

The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail27 July 2025
The Kerlingarfjöll region is entirely isolated, a remote part of the central highlands and a paradise for hikers. The Hveradalir trail is probably the most popular in the region. Being so remote, Kerlingarfjöll is not the most popular region compared to Iceland's many
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The Hveradalir-Kerlingarfjöll Hiking Trail

The Eruption near Grindavík

The Eruption near Grindavík20 July 2025
[Updated 08/06/2025] On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:17PM local time exactly, a massive volcanic eruption occured near Grindavík after several weeks of geological tension. Iceland is currently experiencing its fourth eruptive event on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2
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The Eruption near Grindavík

Lakagígar: The Laki Craters

Lakagígar: The Laki Craters13 July 2025
Laki is a volcanic fissure in Iceland made up of no less than 135 craters stretching over 25 km. This string of craters is named Lakagígar in Icelandic, which literally means “the Laki craters”. Located in the south of the island between the huge Mýrdalsjökull an
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Lakagígar: The Laki Craters

The Midnight Sun in Iceland

The Midnight Sun in Iceland06 July 2025
Thanks to its high latitude, from late June to end of July, Iceland and particularly in the north of the island enjoy full 24-hour daylight. The midnight sun is observed almost all summer in Iceland, but on June 21, the summer solstice, comes the longest day of the year
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The Midnight Sun in Iceland

The Sveinstindur Hike

The Sveinstindur Hike29 June 2025
Located in the central Highlands of Iceland, the hike to the summit of Sveinstindur offers breathtaking views over Lake Langisjór. Standing at 1,089 meters (3,573 feet) above sea level, the summit delivers panoramas considered among the most stunning in all of Iceland.
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The Sveinstindur Hike

Iceland in summer

Iceland in summer22 June 2025
Iceland in summer is almost a different country than in winter. Summer is the most popular season for tourists, as the long summer days will give you time to see as many sights as you can fit into your schedule. And of course, the temperatures are milder and this is the
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Iceland in summer
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