The Disappearing Whale Fishing Factory
by 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 …
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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 …
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 …
One Icelandic Moment In Time With Westfjords Hills And Slopes
Sometimes you look up and see the beauty around you. This can be anywhere and anytime. This time it was in the parking lot on …
The Icelandic Weather Keeps It Coming With A Vengeance
As I write this post, a deep depression is expected to hit our island in the North Atlantic. Strong winds and snowfall are expected in …
Iceland Weather Unpredictability Is Actually Normal
The Icelandic climate is unreliable. In one day you get all kinds of weather. This is especially common in winter but also in summer. The …
February Weather In Iceland Is Like Ying and Yang
In recent years, the weather in Iceland in February has been like ying and yang. Either there is little snow and calm weather or historically …
The Internationally Awarded Top Travel Destination Of 2022
2022 will be the year of the Westfjords of Iceland and there are a few reasons for it. The Westfjords was recently named Lonely Planet’s …
A Different Christmas In The Westfjords
The winter came early this year, but then it became one of those bizarre winters. As I sit here and watch the completely still fjord …
Let’s Talk About The Weather
The most common topic of discussion among Icelanders is the weather, except when we are doing well in football. We are not doing well in …
One Of The Most Unique Volcanic Eruption In Our Lifetime
The eruption on Reykjanes is probably one of the most unique eruption we will see in our lifetime. Nobody will know when it will end. …
Is Iceland Overcrowded Or Still The Solitude Destination?
The tourism industry in Iceland has certainly awakened this summer. Its signs can be seen almost everywhere you go. It is probably still a long …
The Sign Of Better Times
It’s bright summer day in the Westfjords. No fog or haze. Just clear blue skies and the colors of summer cover the village of Hnifsdalur. …
Climate Change, Increased Volcanic Activity, New Fissure and Summer Stillness
We have reached the extreme edge of climate change according to a new United Nations report (Climate change: IPCC report is ‘code red for humanity’) …
Follow The Beginning Of A Brand New Volcanic Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula
A new eruption is beginning in Reykjanes about 500 meters northeast of the current eruption. The area is being evacuated as it has become more …
Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Livestreams
Since the eruption began in Reykjanes just over a week ago, thousands have visited the volcano and admired the magnificent eruption. But not everyone has …
Rebuilding Sustainably
Once a certain portion of the population has been vaccinated the rebuilding phase can start. That point in time is later this year. The main …
Sharing Is Caring
The Icelandic government has been trying all it can to get enough Covid-19 vaccines for the entire nation. The government has succeeded. The only question …
Heading for Better Times
At this moment there is bad weather in the North-East of Iceland. All countries are waiting for Covid-19 vaccine and the US capitol was invaded. …