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Reykjavik: Travel guide
Reykjavik: Travel guide
31 May 2026

Reykjavik: Travel guide

Iceland's capital Reykjavík is the smallest in Europe. Indeed, despite a steadily increasing population, Reykjavík has only 122,000 inhabitants, 200,000 if you include the suburbs. Reykjavík literally means “the bay of smoke” and takes its name from the hot sprin

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Goðafoss waterfall

Goðafoss waterfall28 July 2024
The Goðafoss waterfall, literally “waterfall of the Gods”, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Iceland. Widely considered one of the must-see sites in the northern regions, Goðafoss is a place of divine proportions. In the Sprengisandur Highlands, t
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Goðafoss waterfall

Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide

Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide21 July 2024
In Grindavík, less than 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport, you will find the Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið). This is perhaps the best-known site for tourists going to Iceland, and they can't get enough of this spring water. Many pop in for dip upon landing in Keflavik to
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Blue lagoon in Iceland : the guide

The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon

The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon14 July 2024
The Sky Lagoon hot baths opened very recently, in spring 2021. This fantastically modern geothermal spa resort is located very close to the capital Reykjavík. The culture of hot baths in Iceland dates back to the time of Nordic colonists and is a cherished tradition. T
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The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon

The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail

The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail26 May 2024
Mount Valahnúkur is a 458-meter tall promontory hidden in the fantastic Thórsmörk Valley in southern Iceland. Valahnúkur is impressive in itself, but people come here for the legendary hiking trail winding up its flanks. The 360° panoramic view at its summit is amo
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The Valahnúkur Hiking Trail

Skálanes Nature Reserve

Skálanes Nature Reserve12 May 2024
Skálanes Nature Reserve, located at the eastern tip of Seyðisfjorður fjord in eastern Iceland, is an entirely secluded private nature sanctuary. Renowned for its striking flora and impressive birdlife, an increasing number of nature enthusiasts make their way here to
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Skálanes Nature Reserve

The Krauma Thermal Baths

The Krauma Thermal Baths14 April 2024
The Krauma hot baths are located in the Borgarfjörður region near Reykholt in western Iceland. This spa resort's waters come directly from the nearby Deildartunguhver hot spring. With its flow rate of 180 liters per second, Deildartunguhver is the most powerful hot sp
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The Krauma Thermal Baths

Hellissandur and Ingjaldshólskirkja

Hellissandur and Ingjaldshólskirkja31 March 2024
The village of Hellissandur is located at the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Despite a small population of 387, the village is culturally significant in the region, and famous for its very photogenic Ingjaldshólskirkja church, which is a delight for visitor
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Hellissandur and Ingjaldshólskirkja

The Vík í Myrdal area

The Vík í Myrdal area10 March 2024
Located along Road number 1, about 1,180 km east of Reykjavik, the village of Vík í Myrdal (Vik) is known for the surrounding Myrdalsjökull glacier, the famous Katla volcano, and the black sand beaches of the south coast. Vík í Myrdal, which literally means “Swam
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The Vík í Myrdal area

The Kolugljúfur Canyon

The Kolugljúfur Canyon03 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
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The Kolugljúfur Canyon

Geysir: The icelandic geysers

Geysir: The icelandic geysers25 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
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Geysir: The icelandic geysers

Seljavallalaug : the Secret Pool

Seljavallalaug : the Secret Pool11 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
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Seljavallalaug : the Secret Pool

Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Arctic Foxes in Iceland03 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
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Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs19 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
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Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

Ljótipollur Lake

Ljótipollur Lake05 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
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Ljótipollur Lake

The Haifoss Waterfall

The Haifoss Waterfall08 October 2023
The magnificent Haifoss waterfall, literally “high waterfall” in Icelandic, is the 3rd highest waterfall in Iceland. Located in the lush Þjórsárdalur (Thjorsardalur) valley, this particular fall is often forgotten by tourists, but it's their loss! The Fossá trib
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The Haifoss Waterfall
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