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Spákonuvatn small lake - a hiking idea
The beautiful small lake, Spákonuvatn (The Fortunetellers lake), is south of the mountain Trölladyngja
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Seltún Geothermal area
On the road to Krýsuvík, you will pass the beautiful geothermal area at Seltún.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 17, 20222 min read
The old fishing station at Selatangar Reykjanes Peninsula
Selatangar is an old fishing station and one of the few around the coast of Iceland that is remaining, although only as ruins.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 17, 20223 min read
The Reykjanes lighthouse
The Reykjanes Lighthouse is Iceland's oldest lighthouse. It was built between 1907 and 1908
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20221 min read
The Lambafells fissure Lambafellsgjá
The Lambafell fissure is an open narrow fissure in a small hill or a stack in the landscape named Lambafell.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20222 min read
The Colorful Krýsuvík Geothermal area
Krísuvík is riddled with steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-colored hills.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Krísuvíkurberg cliffs at Reykjanes Peninsula
The cliff was originally formed by blankets of layers of lava that accumulated on top of each other thousands of years ago in many different
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Hvalsneskirkja church Reykjanes Peninsula
The church at Hvalsnes on the western part of the Reykjanes Peninsula is somewhat revered by Christian Icelanders
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Ögmundarhraun lava field and Húshólmi at Reykjanes
For many reasons, the lava field or lava carpet Ögmundarhraun in Reykjanes Peninsula is fascinating.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Gunnuhver, the mud pool ghost, hot spring
Indeed, here is where you find the biggest mud pool in Iceland, Gunnuhver – or Gunna hot spring.
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Eldborg at Geitahlíð Reykjanes Peninsula
Eldborg crater by Geitahlíð located at the Reykjanes Peninsula. The best way to find Eldborg í Geitahlíð is to drive to Kleifarvatn Lake
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Básendar, once a prosperous village,destroyed in a matter of hours
Básendar, also refered to as Bátsendar in annals, was an ancient fishing and trading village. Located a short distance from the town of Sand
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Suðurnesjabær village
Suðurnesjabær is Sandgerði town and Garður town
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Svöðufoss waterfall
One of the waterfalls drawing more and more visitors is Svöðufoss, a beautiful waterfall at the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Bárður Snæfellsás
Bárður is an extraordinary being from the time of settlement in Iceland. His story was written in Medieval times
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Exploring the Mysteries of Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge: Uncovering the History of Bárður Snæfellsás
Rauðfeldsgjá is a deep, high and narrow ravine in the cliffs south of the glacier Snæfellsjökull with a dramatic story and family tragedy at
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Sep 30, 20223 min read
Skarðsvík cove
Skarðsvík is a small and rather exceptional beach/cove in the landscape of Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Inngjaldshóll farm and church
Ingjaldshóll is renowned for strange stories involving trolls and spells as well as protection from the powerful spirit of Bárður Snæfellsás
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Grábrók crater
The walk to the top is quite easy as the crater is only about 170 meters high (560 feet). There is a good path up to the top with manmade s
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Glanni waterfall
Glanni is by no means the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland, nor the largest. But, it is the source of the water flow for Norðurá
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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