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Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 1, 20226 min read
10 most interesting waterfalls in Iceland
If you are a waterfall fanatic or if you just love to visit magnificent waterfalls you should take a trip to Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Stórurð and Dyrfjöll mountains
Stórurð and Dyrfjöll, the surrounding mountains, have a certain otherworldly atmosphere, besides being highly photogenic destinations.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 29, 20224 min read
Reykjanes Peninsula drive from Reykjavík
Reykjanes, or the Reykjanes Peninsula, in southwest Iceland, is one of the most accessible parts of the island all year round.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Downtown Reykjavík City Center - Miðbær district
Downtown Reykjavík city center district is the center of government, culture, shopping, and commerce in Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 26, 20222 min read
Stjórnarfoss waterfall
Stjórnarfoss waterfall is one of the hidden and seldom visited, although a beautiful place and sight not far from the main road.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 26, 20222 min read
Skógar hamlet with two waterfalls and a great museum
Skógar is a tiny hamlet on the south shore of Iceland, right by the Ring Road.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 25, 20222 min read
Mt. Lómagnúpur
The mountain Lómagnúpur is among the most photographed mountains and natural wonders in the Icelandic Landscape.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Fjallsárlón glacier tongue and iceberg lagoon
Approximately 10 kilometers before you come to Jökulsárlón from the west, there is a turn on your left to Fjallsárlón.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Diamond beach Fellsfjara with icebergs
At some point, visitors and tourists started to call this beach the Diamond (Fellsfjara) beach on their social media websites.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Dverghamrar small basalt colums - home of elves
One of Iceland's most stunning rock formations is Dverghamrar (The Dwarf Cliffs), some 10 km east of the Kirkjubæjarklaustur village.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Eystrahorn in the southeast part of East Iceland
Eystrahorn in the southeast part of East Iceland. It is a mere 756 m, but made up of gabbro and granophyre and extremely steep.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 23, 20221 min read
A great hike to Bæjarstaðarskógur valley
Bæjarstaðaskógur is a beautiful oasis in the vast spread of sand. The hike from the Visitor's Centre is relatively easy.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Vík í Mýrdal or Vik village a popular place for accommodation
The small village of Vik, located in the middle of the south coast
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Klaustur - small village
The small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, or Klaustur (The Monastery), has only recently advanced from a cluster of houses
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Höfn í Hornarfirði town
Höfn is a relatively new town in a historical sense. The town's origin can not be traced back to farms or settlements.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Skógafoss waterfall
Skógafoss (Forest waterfall) is often referred to as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 22, 20225 min read
Seljalandsfoss the waterfall you can walk behind
Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Iceland and the second-best-known waterfall.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Öxarárfoss waterfall in Þingvellir National Park
The waterfall Öxaráfoss (The waterfall in the Ax River) in the ravine Almannagjá at Þingvellir is one of our best-known waterfalls.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Laugarvatn
Laugarvatn means a "lake for bathing." The lake itself in southwest Iceland is only two square km in size and quite shallow.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Kvernufoss waterfall close to Skógafoss waterfall
In walking distance, east of the famous waterfall Skógafoss in the Southern Region of Iceland, is a beautiful waterfall
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