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Hrafntinnusker is a mountain in the Icelandic Highland
Hrafntinnusker is a mountain in the Icelandic Highland, eleven kilometers and a few hours hike from Landmannalaugar.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 4, 20252 min read
Most popular one day hiking trails in Landmannalaugar
Visit Landmannalaugar. One major reason is the fact that there are many exciting hiking trails that are easily accessible to most people.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 4, 20257 min read
Dritvík cove
Dritvík was one of the largest fishing stations in Iceland for centuries with up to 60 fishing boats, dozens of huts, and full of life.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 4, 20253 min read
A story of a new volcano and how it started
The period from the indication that an eruption was likely at Mt. Fagradalsfjall up to the time the magma broke tells a fascinating story
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 4, 202512 min read
4X4 Highland road trip in Iceland is a thrilling adventure
A drive in the Highland needs a good 4X4 car that can take you safely to your destination. A wrong car in the often costs...
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20253 min read
The Sculpture & Shore Walk in Reykjavík
The Sculpture and Shore Walk is a popular walking path in Reykjavík. If you need to find something to do while in the city this walk is...
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20253 min read
Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur beach is also quite unique with its many pebbles of various sizes. It is a great place to take children
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20253 min read
Djúpivogur small village in the East Fjords
As early as the late 16th century, Djúpivogur became a critical trading place for a large area in Eastern Region and the southeast Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20253 min read
In memory of Hot Stuff and General Andrews
The crash was a major event at the time in Iceland. It was even a major blow for the Allied Forces. It was the worst crash in Iceland's hi
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20255 min read
Sólheimajökull glacier tongue that is part of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull
Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue that is part of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 3, 20252 min read
Hveravellir geothermal pool
Hveravellir is a large geothermal area in the Icelandic Highland, located northeast of the glacier Langjökull and between the two glaciers L
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20252 min read
Lóndrangar sea stacks pillars at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The two large pillars towering over their surroundings at the shore near Hellnar in Snæfellsnes are Lóndrangar.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Reykjanesbær (Keflavik) town by the international airport in Iceland
Reykjanesbær or Keflavík town is the main home town of the International Airport in Iceland and is also part of the Reykjanes Peninsula
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Bíldudalur village in Arnarfjörður fjord in the West Fjords
Bíldudalur village sits on the southern coastline of the majestic fjord Arnarfjörður in the West Fjords.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Skálholt church and Episcopal see
Skálholt, the former Episcopal see, and farm, in the Southern Region of Iceland is one of the most important historical places in the countr
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Vogar village at Reykjanes Peninsula
Today the municipal of Vogar offers good standard service to its residents of eleven hundred people.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 2, 20252 min read
The Garðskagi lighthouses in Gardur village
Garðskagi, the tip of the toe on the Reykjanes peninsula, with its shores and lighthouses.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 29, 20253 min read
The Blue Lagoon in Iceland - eruption, seismic activity, and volcanic activity alert!
The Blue Lagoon at the Reykjanes Peninsula is becoming a landmark equivalent to Big Ben in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 28, 20254 min read
Ljótipollur, the pretty little Ugly Pond
Ljótipollur is a beautiful maar. In fact, a maar is a geological term in English, which oddly translates to “explosion crater” in Icelandic.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 28, 20252 min read
Golden Circle Private tour in winter in Iceland
This Golden Circle private tour that Hit Iceland operates in winter for your safety and comfort when driving conditions are often difficult.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 28, 20253 min read
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