Ásbyrgi, The Grandeur Evidence Of Catastrophic Event Thousands Of Years Ago
by There are few places in Iceland that resemble Ábyrgi, as the place is a magnificent natural phenomenon with high cliff walls that are up to …
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Öxarfjörður At The Tjörnes Viewpoint
Öxarfjörður is a bay that lies between Tjörnes and Melrakkaslétta in the northeast and is on the way between Húsavík and Ásbyrgi. The bay is …
Almannagjá Rift Is The Continents Divider
Almannagjá is a rift that lies west of Þingvellir. The rift is one of the most famous landmarks in the Þingvellir area and it is …
Grenivík, The Village With The Spectacular Towering Mountain
Grenivík is a village on the east side of Eyjafjörður. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there from Akureyri. The village is not by …
Akureyri Is The Magnet Of The North
Akureyri is one of my favorite places. It’s always fun when I go to Akureyri, whether it’s summer or winter. It does not matter how …
The Sounds And Visions Of The Icelandic Spring
I can write about the springtime forever. It is such a great affirmation of the endless circle of life. The hills and slopes are full …
The Disappearing Whale Fishing Factory
When driving around Önundarfjörður in the Westfjords, one landmark is very prominent, and that is a chimney that stands near the village of Flateyri. It …
The Last Remains Of Winter
Soon the snow will leave the mountains and the transition period of spring will begin, which at first is rather colorless until the mountain slopes …
300 Articles About Iceland
This article is number 300 since we started writing again on icelandinfocus.com in October 2019. We make one requirement when writing an article and that …
9 Unforgettable Places and 9 Unforgettable Memories
Most people who travel to Iceland visit at least the famous golden circle to see Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir and Thingvellir. These places are each completely …
Magnificent Westfjords Are About To Be Discovered
The Westfjords are about to be discovered. Recently there was news that Lonely Planet considers the Westfjords to be one of the top regional destinations …
The Actual Road That Is Less Travelled
This picture shows one of the most dangerous roads in Iceland. Today it can only be walked or cycled. In 2010, tunnels were opened that …