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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
Krafla is not just one, but a system of volcanoes located in the Myvatn region of Northern Iceland, which is one of the most active volcanic zones in the world. If you came to Iceland to see volcanoes, this is the place to be! Find out more about the Lake Myvatn region
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The Leirhnjukur Hiking Trail
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
No trip to East Iceland would be complete without visiting the fjords. Although there is no official boundary, the East Fjords of Iceland stretch from Borgarfjörður Eystri in the north to Djúpivogur in the south. The sea literally carved out slivers of the Icelandic
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The Guide to the East Fjords of Iceland
Of the innumerable hikes offered in Skaftafell National Park, the most popular are those that take you to Svartifoss and the breathtaking viewpoints of Sjonarnipa and Sjonarsker. There are actually several official hiking trails that lead to each of these sites: The S2
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The Sjonarnipa-Sjonarsker Hiking Trail
Located on the east coast of Iceland, Mjóifjörður is the name of both a small town and a fjord. The village of Mjóifjörður (Brekka) is tiny, with only 42 inhabitants. Mjóifjörður is one of the many fjords along the eastern coastline and although it is one of th
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The Mjóifjörður Fjord
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 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
Iceland's geology is unique and as a result the country offers an impressive number of volcanic caves and glaciers offering guided tours. The list below is far from exhaustive but these are the most visited in the country and won't disappoint. If you appreciate the wond
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Iceland's most beautiful caves
Near the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, dominating the Bláfjöll Mountains area, there is a volcano called Thríhnúkagígur (Þríhnúkagígur), literally "the crater with 3 peaks". This dormant volcano has been inactive for four millennia. It was only discovered very r
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Thrihnukagigur Volcano
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
Not only does Iceland have magnificent landscapes in the traditional sense, but the subaquatic scenery is also quite extraordinary. Indeed, Silfra is considered one of the 3 best diving spots in the world. Iceland has 2 unique and world-renowned dive sites, Silfra and S
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Diving in the Silfra Rift
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
Almost unknown next to its majestic neighbor Skogafoss, Kvernufoss is one of the hidden treasures of southern Iceland. Kvernufoss is neither the most powerful nor the highest waterfall in the country, but it does have some unique features that make it well worth a visit
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Kvernufoss: The Hidden Waterfall
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