Category Archives: Northern Iceland

Dimmuborgir: Iceland’s Dark Castle in Mývatn

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 … Continue reading

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The Lava Pillars of Hofdi Forest in Mývatn, Iceland

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 … Continue reading

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Found in Iceland & on Mars: Pseudo Craters of Skútustaðagígar

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 … Continue reading

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Visit Iceland’s Waterfall of the Gods: Godafoss

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 … Continue reading

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Exploring Akureyri: The Capital of the North in Iceland

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 … Continue reading

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