History and nature collide where the continents continue to drift in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site within the Golden Circle. The Hakið Visitor Center is a great place to start your exploration. Inside there are interactive panels to learn about geological features and the culture of the park. Leading from the […]
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A waterfall with such vigor, it bares the name of the god Thor. Þórufoss often spelt as Thorufoss and it is a hidden gem in the Golden Circle. While hundreds flock to Gullfoss, we had this waterfall all to ourselves. It is a short detour from the main road, with […]
Despite the long dark winters, plump juicy tomatoes are grown year round in Iceland. Friðheimar is a farm and restaurant which produces 18% of the country’s tomatoes, among cucumbers, peppers, and more. It does so all year long by harnessing geothermal energy to power artificial lights for growing. A tangle […]
Peaceful is not something often associated with the tremendously popular Golden Circle route, but you can find that feeling at the hidden gem Faxi Waterfall along with the beauty the region is beloved for. Also known as Vatnsleysufoss and Horses Mane Falls, the water flows from the Tungufljót River. Just […]
The Golden Falls, more commonly known in its Icelandic translation as Gullfoss, is a waterfall located in the Golden Circle and one of the most visited sites in the entire country. Fun fact: Gullfoss is the focal point of the music video for a song I love, “Heaven” by the […]
Geyser is such a common word worldwide, yet it is derived from one very specific place in Iceland. Europeans first mentioned Geysir, or gusher in Icelandic, in 1294 and the name became an umbrella for the rare geological phenomena in the world. Geysir Hot Spring Area is located in Haukadalur […]
A lesser known attraction in the Golden Circle, for now, Bruarfoss Waterfall is one of the most incredible sights you’ll see in all of Iceland. Its bright blue coloration is the stuff of fairytales, not filtered trickery. The river stems from Langjökull glacier and pours into a deep crevice of […]