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The Kolugljúfur Canyon

03 March 2024

Kolugljúfur is a gorgeous canyon located in the north of Iceland, known throughout the country for its Kolufossar Falls which flow into the bottom of the gorge. Often neglected by tourists who generally head towards the town of Akureyri without stopping here on the way

Geysir: The icelandic geysers

25 February 2024

Geysir is a geothermal field of geysers, a real treat for tourists visiting Iceland. It is among the most visited site in the country and one of the favorite natural attractions of tourists. The Geysir site is very easy to get to and appreciated by all. Who doesn't enjo

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

18 February 2024

While you won't often be swimming in the sea in Iceland given the water temperature, the island is very famous for its magnificent beaches. In fact, some of them are regularly in the top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in the world! (National Geographic ranking

Seljavallalaug : the Secret Pool

11 February 2024

Seljavallalaug is one of the best swim spots in Iceland, a magical hot tub in the wild nestled between two mountains which is the last place you'd expect to find a pool! Iceland is full of hot springs, each more pleasant than the last: the hot water rivers as in Reykada

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

04 February 2024

Akureyri is the fourth largest city in Iceland with over 18,000 inhabitants, and it's a great stop-over before moving on to to Myvatn, Godafoss or Húsavík. Being the largest city in the area, it is often referred to as the capital of the north. Akureyri is often the m

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

28 January 2024

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

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

21 January 2024

Very popular with locals for their own holidays, Thórsmörk (Þórsmörk or literally: “Thór's Woods”) is a glacial valley located between the Eyjafjallajökull glaciers in the south, Tindfjallajökull in the north, and the imposing Mýrdalsjökull in the east. Su

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

14 January 2024

The Thakgil region, or Þakgil in Icelandic, is home to a well-kept secret: the Remundargil Canyon. This gem of the south is carved into the land between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the vast sands of Mýrdalssandur, just north of the charming town of Vík í Mýrdal

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

17 December 2023

A pride of the south, Sólheimajökull is what's known as a glacier tongue or ice tongue that grew out of the huge Mýrdalsjökull ice sheet. Greater Mýrdalsjökull is known for being home to several volcanoes that have often attracted attention in Iceland. This is the

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

10 December 2023

Harpa is a world-famous building in the center of Reykjavik. Renowned for its modern architecture, this Icelandic icon is decorated in thousands of glass panels and serves as a theater, concert hall, auditorium, and convention center all at once. It is among the city's

Arctic Foxes in Iceland

03 December 2023

The polar fox, or Arctic fox, is believed to have arrived in Iceland 10,000 years before our era and is the only native mammal in the country. Even though the polar fox population is tending to decline in Iceland, the number is estimated at more than 7,000 individuals t

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

19 November 2023

Laugarvatn Fontana, a spa offering access to the hot springs of Lake Laugarvatn, is situated just a short stroll away from the renowned Thingvellir National Park within the Golden Circle region. The locals in Laugarvatn have a longstanding tradition of utilizing the min

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

12 November 2023

The Múlagljúfur Canyon is an absolute must-see when you're exploring southern Iceland. While it remains somewhat off the beaten path for most travelers, it has been gaining popularity in recent years. At the heart of this canyon lies the breathtaking Hangandifoss wate

Ljótipollur Lake

05 November 2023

Ljótipollur lake is one of the jewels of the Landmannalaugar region. Often ignored by tourists, this site is a place of rare beauty with one of the most unfortunate names in the country... Ljótipollur literally means “ugly mud pool” in French. The lake is located

The Vatnajökull Glacier

29 October 2023

Vatnajökull is more than just a glacier: this colossal ice cap, located in southern Iceland, covers 8,400 km² making it the second largest ice cap in Europe. If you have a chance to visit “the glacier of the lakes” you will be awed by the raw power of this landsca

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The Kolugljúfur Canyon

Geysir: The icelandic geysers

The most beautiful beaches in Iceland

Seljavallalaug : the Secret Pool

Akureyri: guide to the northern capital

The Stakkholtsgjá Canyon

Thórsmörk: Hiking Trails and Panoramic Views

The Remundargil Canyon in Þakgil

The Sólheimajökull Glacier

Harpa: The Reykjavik Cultural Center

Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

The Múlagljúfur Canyon

Ljótipollur Lake

The Vatnajökull Glacier

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