Hiking Along the Cliffs of Asbyrgi
by Asbyrgi is one of Iceland’s most exciting phenomena. Carved into the landscape by enormous glacier flood thousands of years ago. It takes approximately 2-3 hours …
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The Rusty Charm Troll
This tractor was at the intersection to Bordeyri in Hrutafjordur, which is in the northern part of Iceland. He certainly has a character and paved …
Monsters in The East
Egilsstadir is a very beautiful town with its special characteristics. Firstly, the town does not lie at sea which is not common in Iceland. Instead …
The Hornet’s Nest
Once upon a time I was walking in Hallormsstadaskogur near Egilsstadir in the Eastfjords and looked up and saw this nest hanging over me. I …
Hnifsdalur is The Village in the Valley
Hnifsdalur is a small village just 4 kilometers from Isafjordur. The valley is at the mouth of Skutulsfjordur fjord overlooking the Snowy Coast (Snaefjallastrond). The …
Reykjavik is A Full-Fledged City Offering
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located in the southwestern part of the island. Its name means “Smoky Bay” in Icelandic, which …
Pinkish Winter Stillness
The Westfjords are known for the stillness in the fjords. Sometimes the weather is really fierce, but then comes the stillness and every else is …
All Waters Flow to Dyrafjordur
Dyrafjordur is in the Westfjords between Arnarfjordur and Onundarfjordur. The mountains in Dyrafjordur are often called the Icelandic Alps and among them is the highest …
The Most Beautiful Waterfall
Dynjandi is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. It may be that others are not on the same opinion, but for people in the Westfjords, …
The Forest Gnome
This interesting face is carved into a tree in Tungudalur in Skutulsfjörður. The tree is at the end of life, but that’s where the work …
Myvatn is Magnificent in Many Ways
Myvatn is probably one of Iceland’s most popular tourist destinations. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to view this incredible natural gem. What …
Two Crosses and One Mysterious Name
Few years ago I noticed these two crosses tilting at a church in Seydisfjordur in the Westfjords area. Only one has a name on it. …
Dried and Salted Icelandic Fish
Hardfish and saltfish are, in the opinion of the Icelanders, a complete delicacy. The methods of drying and salting fish have followed Icelanders for centuries. …
Lake Hredavatn in Borgarfjordur
Lake Hredavatn is in Borgarfjordur in the southwest part of Iceland. It is located near the Bifrost University about 1.5 hours from Reykjavík. The lake …
The Historic Reykholt in Borgarfjordur
Some say that people can see all the threads of Icelandic sagas through the history of development in Reykholt. The most famous inhabitant of Reykholt …
Hraunfossar in Borgarfjordur: Natural Phenomena
A traveler can find many beautiful and unusual natural phenomena in West Iceland. Among the attractions there are the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. These waterfalls …
Hofsos is The Village with The Emigration Center
Hofsos is a small village of about 170 inhabitants, located in the eastern part of the Skagafjordur region. It is about an hour’s drive from …
Trailing Seals around Iceland in Hvammstangi
For a long time the seals around Iceland have been a part of Icelandic history and heritage. Throughout the ages, the seal played an important …
Keflavik is More Than International Airport
There are only two possible ways to enter Iceland, by air or by sea. The most popular way to enter Iceland is by flying into …
Harbour Walk and Old Boat
Harbour walk is one of the most enjoyable experiences and something that can be done all year and all around Iceland. What’s more Icelandic than …