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Vatnsnes and the Northern Coast

15 August 2024

It was time to embark on the second chapter of our stay, this time heading inland towards the center of the island. We planned to sleep in Sauðárkrókur that night so we could take the Kjölur (F35) off-road trail the following day. The plan was to tour the Vatnsnes P

The Heart of the West Fjords

15 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

The Southern Coast of the Vestfirðir

15 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

Next Stop: Isafjorður

15 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

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

15 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?

On the Road to the Vestfirðir

14 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

Skálanes Nature Reserve

12 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

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

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar

17 September 2023

Arnarstapi and Hellnar are two nearby small coastal villages in the south-western part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula along route 574 that runs along the coastline. The village of Arnarstapi is the departure point for a good number of hiking trails around the peninsula a

The Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

03 September 2023

Often compared to Jökulsárlón, Fjallsárlón is only a few kilometers away. Fjallsárlón is a bit less well known so has much less tourism than its neighbor but remains a must-see for any visitor in the region. Fjallsárlón is an absolutely beautiful glacial lake b

The Hengifoss Waterfall Hiking Trail

20 August 2023

The Hengifoss waterfall is located in east Iceland on the Brekkuselslækur stream, west of the famous Lake Lögurinn and its legendary sea monster, the Lagarfljótsormur. It is in fact the Hengifossá river that flows into Lake Lögurinn (and the monster's lair). At 128

Litli Hrútur: A New Eruption in Reykjanes

23 July 2023

[Updated October 2026] The Litli Hrútur eruption ended in early August 2023. Volcanic activity then shifted to the Sundhnúkur crater row near Grindavík: read our dedicated article. On July 10th 2023 in the late afternoon, an eruptive fault tore open the bedrock just

Litli Hrútur: A New Eruption in Reykjanes

Iceland's Reindeer

25 June 2023

Reindeer are not native to Iceland but introduced by humans from Norway and Lapland at the end of the 18th century. This was a dark time for Iceland, the island ravaged by famine and natural disasters. The locals tried becoming reindeer herders like the Sami in Lapland,

The Krysuvikurberg Cliffs

11 June 2023

At the southern tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, less than forty kilometers from the capital Reykjavík, you will find the perfect place to observe birdlife: Krysuvikurberg. It's relatively easy to get to Krysuvikurberg as long as you have a 4x4 vehicle. You'll need to t

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Vatnsnes and the Northern Coast

The Heart of the West Fjords

The Southern Coast of the Vestfirðir

Next Stop: Isafjorður

The Journey from Valagil to Bolungarvik

On the Road to the Vestfirðir

Skálanes Nature Reserve

Arctic Foxes in Iceland

Laugarvatn Fontana Hot Springs

Arnarstapi: Hiking to Hellnar

The Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

The Hengifoss Waterfall Hiking Trail

Litli Hrútur: A New Eruption in Reykjanes

Iceland's Reindeer

The Krysuvikurberg Cliffs

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