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Hraunfossar, which translates to Lava Falls, is beautiful and a real treasure. The color of the water is sometimes turquoise but other times it’s milky white. The waterfalls of Hraunfossar are a collection of many creeks and cascades small and big streaming out of the lava. How to get there: Hraunfossar is about one and […]
Djúpalónssandur is a sandy beach and bay on the outskirts of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is the home of fragments of a 1984 British shipwreck. Djúpalónssandur is a really beautiful beach with amazing lava rock formations all around. There are a couple of lagoons in the area called Djupalon (Deep Lagoon) but the beach gets […]
Látrabjarg is a large cliff and the westernmost point in Iceland. Látrabjarg is the bird watchers paradise and is known for its rich birdlife. It’s the home to a variety of bird species, such as puffins, northern gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. If you have ever wanted to visit one of Europe’s largest bird cliff, this […]
Krossneslaug is a pool located in the eastern Westfjords. The pool is one of Iceland’s most interesting and unique destinations. It is a very peaceful and relaxing area with a beautiful landscape. The pool is located over the sea so the amazing views should make the experience unforgettable. The remoteness and serenity of this place […]
Hvítserkur is a 15 meter high majestic basalt stack on the eastern side of the Vatnsnes peninsula in the north of Iceland. The base of the rock has two holes in it and it has been likened to a dragon who is drinking because of it. The name of the basalt stack (“White Shirt” in […]
Lindarbakki is a colorful turf house in the village of Bakkagerði. A long time ago the whole village was made up of similar houses, but as times changed – new and modern houses appeared. Today, only Lindarbakki remains, an invaluable memorial of old times and habits. Lindarbakki was renovated and used as a summer residence […]
A perfect spot to relax and camp overnight is the little community of Hauganes in North Iceland. It also happens to have a sandy beach with hot pots on the shore. The hot tubs on the beach use the village’s geothermal water, and in summer the black sand on the beach warms up the ocean […]
A drive to Selardalur offers picturesque views and true hidden gems in the area are sculptures and buildings by Samuel Jonsson. Samuel pursued his dreams of becoming an artist after he retired at the age of 72. He brought sand from the shores on his back to build the unique sculptures. Moreover, he himself built […]
Svínafellsjökull Glacier Tongue is an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island. The ice breaking apart and forming hundreds of stacks is one of the reasons why you should see Svínafellsjökull with your own eyes. The landscape there is bright and beautiful and if you’re lucky, you might catch the glacier breaking […]
The Westman Islands, or Vestmannaeyjar in Icelandic, is a group of 15 islands off the south coast of Iceland. Of the 15 islands, Heimaey is the largest and the only one that is inhabited. Vestmannaeyjar came to international attention in 1973 with the eruption of Eldfell volcano. That eruption is also infamous in Icelandic history […]