What to do with old plinths? Remnants from an old port were just sitting in the village of Djupivogur, looking shabby until artist Sigurður Guðmundsson was asked to do something about it. The sorry slabs were transformed into a 656 foot long sculpture series called Eggin í Gleðivík. The name […]
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If you’re driving around Iceland’s Ring Road, there are certainly some long stretches between A and B. While the landscape is almost always enchanting, sometimes it’s worth it to take a shortcut. In Eastern Iceland there is a pass which shaves off over an hour and almost 40 miles, it […]
With so much to do and see on a busy road trip around Iceland, slowing down for an indulgent midday meal feels opulent. Café Klausturkaffi is very much in the middle of nowhere so it is surprising that such a fabulous option is available. In the summer a lunch buffet […]
Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and the most popular natural attraction in Eastern Iceland. It is my personal favorite waterfall in the country, there is a riveting three mile roundtrip hike gaining 1,300 feet to reach the falls. To begin the head through the gate meant to […]
Iceland was once a land covered in lush woodlands, but in today’s mostly tree-less scene you would never guess that. This distinct lack of thicket is due to early settlers overusing resources and massive volcanic eruptions. The reforestation service is working to change this matter as visitors can see in […]
The mountains are calling. Up on a bluff in the seaside town of Seyðisfjörður there is a sound sculpture called Tvísöngur, or duet which is a tribute to an Icelandic musical tradition. To get there park at the Brimberg Fish Factory and hike up the hill on an old dirt […]
When you mention the country Iceland, what are the things come to mind? For most people, the top images are waterfalls, lava, hot springs, and Icelandic horses. They are small and hardy coming in many different colors with thick fur for insulation. These special creatures were brought to the country […]
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 […]
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. […]