A glacial canyon in the northernmost reaches of Vatnajökull National Park, Ásbyrgi is a captivating arena. Translating to Shelter of the Gods, the canyon stretches over two miles long, three quarters of a mile wide, and over 300 feet high. Norse mythology states that Óðinn’s eight legged horse Sleipnir put […]
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Take the white knuckle drive to get to the jaw dropping preserve, Vesturdalur is an off the beaten path hikers dream in the mid-highlands, located within Vatnajökull National Park. From the parking lot at the bottom of the hill find the trailhead detailing the trekking routes. The perfect loop to […]
The most powerful waterfall on the European continent is located in Iceland. Dettifoss translates to the Collapsing Waterfall and it plummets 144 feet down into an abyss spanning 330’. Its impressive volume pours 96,500 gallons of water a second leaving a trail of mist that swirls for miles. The waterfall […]
The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti Crater. Located in Myvatn on the other side of the […]
The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti Crater. Located in Myvatn on the other side of the […]
The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti Crater. Located in Myvatn on the other side of the […]
If you’re looking for a truly out of this world experience in Iceland, head to Namaskard Geothermal Area in Mývatn. Namaskard means mine crack, and aptly so because the area was mined for its rich source of sulphur deposits to produce gunpowder. The first thing you’ll notice as you step […]
Enter a lava cave to discover an extraordinary ethereal hot spring, turquoise in color. Grjotagja Cave is an easy stop in the Mývatn area for a quick and unforgettable adventure. Two out of the three entrances to the rift are open, descending takes only a minute on the rocky path. […]
Since 1890 the Vogar family has run a farm, today they have 120 sheep, 40 cows, and welcome tourists to enjoy a slice of their life. Whether you’re looking for a nights rest in the guesthouse or a meal at Vogafjós Cowshed Café, this is a delightful place to stop […]
Take a hike up to see the best preserved circular volcanic crater in the world, in Mývatn. You may think if you’ve seen one crater, you’ve seen them all, but I promise you that Hverfjall is different. An explosion 2,500 years ago created one of the largest tephra craters on […]
It is said that when Satan fell from Heaven he landed in Dimmuborgir, creating the Catacombs of Hell. Translating to dark castle, it’s not hard to see why this ominous landscape in Mývatn would bare such a tale. The remarkable jagged stacks make up one of the most visited lava […]
Stroll through an enchanted forest to see strange formations at the end of a peninsula shooting into Lake Mývatn. Hofdi is a place that is different than most in Iceland, it has trees. A couple who summered in the area planted these trees over the years. When the husband passed […]
As you enter the town of Mývatn, the first things you’ll notice on the side of the road are bubbly craters emerging from the water. These aren’t your average craters, with a magma conduit connecting them to the earth’s surface…these are the Pseudo Craters of Skútustaðagígar. Their formation is a […]
Iceland began as a Pagan country, where Vikings worshiped Norse gods. At the turn of the century in year 999 the Speaker of Icelandic Parliament, or the Althing, had a decision to make with increasing pressure for the conversion of his country to Christianity. Thorgeir Thorkelsson himself was a pagan […]
Iceland’s second largest city is nicknamed the Capital of the North, Akureyri is located beside a picturesque fjord, surrounded by mountains. This terrain helps protect the city from strong winds and creates a relatively warm climate. It is a great place to explore and stay between traveling from the Westfjords […]