Walking the Circle of Nature and Life
by Wherever you are in the world, you want to go for a walk to refresh yourself or to explore the surroundings. In the Greater Reykjavík …
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There are many memories that come to mind when looking at pictures. These are memories of the place, the weather, the company and the mood. Here we share these memories that come to mind.
Sunday Moments in November
Now there are not many hours that we see the sun on Ísafjörður in the Westfjords. In a few days it will be completely gone …
Moments of Solitude
Sometimes, solitude is important. It is priceless to be able to go somewhere in nature and be by yourself, with your own thoughts and emotions. …
Winter Is Approaching With a Ferocity
Winter is beginning to leave its mark on the environment, as shown in the featured photo. As the temperature drops, the snow beard in the …
Iceland’s Artificial Intelligence Landscape is Becoming More Real
In recent years, artificial intelligence has advanced significantly. We have uploaded digital photographs on this website that were created using artificial intelligence and our own …
A Magnificent Pilgrimage with Breathtaking Westfjords Views
It’s unusual to be driving on a road that ends and you can’t go any further. Unaðsdalur valley, also known as Pleasure Valley in English, …
Hiking and Hopping in Stillness
It is especially healing to walk. And it is even more healing to walk in a magnificent environment at the peak of summer, in calm …
Three Fjords, the Ultimate Sightseeing Spot and Homemade Waffles
The most common route from Isafjordur to Reykjavik is via Isafjordur Bay. Then you have to drive through six fjords, the majority of which are …
Hiking For Health On Holistic Hills
It has long been said that walking is the most underrated physical activity. It’s not only that walking promotes a healthy body, but it also …
Earth’s Artwork Creation On The Beach
The Earth is one big creation. Every day, every hour, every minute, every second, and every moment, the Earth creates works of art. At that …
Blue Skies, Cloudscapes, And A Beautiful Summer Day
The blue sky, the sun is shining, the mountain slopes are turning green, and one by one, the townspeople appear who choose to spend the …
Iceland Photo Gallery: From Westfjords Winter To Spring And Again
According to the calendar, the first summer day in Iceland this year was on April 21st. It is usually said that spring begins then, but …
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 …
A Formal Request For The Icelandic Spring
Once again, the days are cooling down after a few days of warmth and rain and it is blowing from the north giving you a …
The Icelandic Hut On The Heath In The Westfjords
Those who drive over the mountain road Steingrimsfjardarheidi know the old hut at the top of the mountain road. When the old hut appears, the …
Driving Through The Icelandic Town Borgarnes And Down Memory Lane
Every traveller driving from Reykjavik to the west and north of Iceland or to the Westfjords will have to drive through the village Borgarnes. And …
Iceland Westfjords: Pink Skies, Shadows and Sunshine
This has been an incredible day after an amazing week. The week started with heavy snowfall and strong winds, then it started to cool down …
Short Summer Moment
Summer is here and it is visible everywhere you look. Places that were gray a few weeks ago are now green, yellow and blue. That …
Perfect Midnight
It is a privilege to watch my home fjord all year long and experience the seasons with all kinds of weather changing and transforming the …
Summer Has Arrived In The Westfjords
The summer has arrived in the Westfjords. It is the time when the mountain hills are almost green, most of the snow melted and the …
Hiking Along Waterfall
Buna river is a local waterfall in Skutulsfjörður. It is, as many of the small waterfalls in our fjords, magnificent in spring and modest in …
The Perfect Moment with Two Magnificent Scenic Views
It is always fascinating to see the elements of nature at play in the springtime. This day we noticed a small creek had turned into …
Magnificent Morning and Afternoon
Driving from Isafjordur to Patreksfjordur in the Westfjords is always a fascinating journey. That morning and afternoon was magnificent. The Dynjandi waterfall is a magnet. …
Summer Arriving With A Delay
The forecast is a little bit chilly for the next few days, at least in the northern and north-west part of Iceland. We have to …
Raven Feast On Shore
The photo shows brutal survival. The raven is eating a mouse while the other is watching the feast. The photo also shows nature in its …