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The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon
The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon
26 July 2026

The Hot Springs of the Sky Lagoon

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 Heart of the West Fjords

The Heart of the West Fjords15 August 2024
That day, we planned to leave the southern fjords and follow the western shore, stopping at several small fishing ports and other points of interest we had noted before the trip. We started mid-morning with a visit to the small Tálknafjörður fjord. A few hundred mete
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The Heart of the West Fjords

The Southern Coast of the Vestfirðir

The Southern Coast of the Vestfirðir15 August 2024
That morning, the weather was mixed as we left our guesthouse. We planned to explore the southern fjords at a leisurely pace, from Raudisandur to Patreksfjörður, with a stop at Latrabjarg, of course. According to our essential travel companion, the vedur.is website, t
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The Southern Coast of the Vestfirðir

Next Stop: Isafjorður

Next Stop: Isafjorður15 August 2024
That day, our road trip continued towards the famous capital of the fjords, Ísafjörður, where we planned to stay for two days. But first, we were going to explore the hiking trail just above the small town of Thingeyri: the Sandfell hike, which had been recommended t
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Next Stop: Isafjorður

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik15 August 2024
Our trusty local weather website, vedur.is, had forecast a lovely day and we could not have been more grateful as we had planned a hike that morning and a visit to the famous Bolafjall viewpoint in the afternoon. The Valagil hike was a short 30-minute drive from Ísafj?
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The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

On the Road to the Vestfirðir

On the Road to the Vestfirðir14 August 2024
A long day of driving awaited us as we headed toward the West Fjords. For practical reasons, we could have taken the ferry from Stykkisholmur, passing through Flatey, but the ferry schedule didn’t work for us. We had planned to do a hike in the morning, and since the
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On the Road to the Vestfirðir

Krafla Volcano

Krafla Volcano11 August 2024
Near the beautiful Lake Mývatn in northern Iceland, Krafla is one of the most active volcanic areas in the world. Krafla is located right over the Mid-Atlantic Rift and its magma chamber is barely 2 kilometers below the Earth's surface. It boasts a caldera that extends
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Krafla Volcano

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

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

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
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