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Drangey island in the north region
Drangey is a mass of tuff, flat on the top, rising almost 200 meters out of the ocean.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 19, 20222 min read
Borgarvirki
If you were to build a perfect fortification and place it in a strategically important place, you could probably not match Borgarvirki
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 19, 20222 min read
The Catholic Chruch in Reykjavik
There are also other Catholic chapels around the country. The Catholic church/cathedral stands on the former farmland Landakotstún.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 18, 20222 min read
The best and most interesting walking tour in Reykjavík
One of the best ways to enjoy a city is to take a walking tour. It is by far the most enjoyable way to experience the atmosphere...
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 18, 20224 min read
Sun Voyager Sólfar in Reykjavík
Jón the artist believed this was a real story from his prior life, and that indications point to relations between Mongolia and Iceland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 18, 20223 min read
Kids and family vacation in Iceland
Most curious kids like to see a real volcano and an old crater that once spewed glowing magma from the ground and delivered fire, lava...
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 16, 20223 min read
Inside an ice cave close to Jökulsárlón
Visiting an ice cave is one of the exciting things you can do in Iceland during winter.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 13, 20223 min read
The seal colony at Illugastaðir farm Vatnsnes Peninsula Iceland
Viewing animals in their natural environment is a great experience far beyond seeing animals in a zoo, especially if you can see them gather
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 12, 20222 min read
Illugastadir farm and the scene of a brutal crime, the last execution in Iceland
But the farm also has a very dark and shocking history from the 19th century.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 12, 20225 min read
Harpa conference and concert hall
The 28.000 square meter building was designed by the Danish architectural firm Henning Larsen Architects and the Icelandic...
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 9, 20223 min read
Wildlife and animals in Iceland
Almost on every road, you travel you will find and see animals. On the other hand, the higher the altitude, the fewer the animals.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 9, 20223 min read
Geldingadalir the volcanic eruption
“Geldingadalir” is probably an odd-sounding word, that may be difficult for anyone other than Icelanders to memorize or pronounce. If an Ice
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 9, 20223 min read
Holuhraun lava field in the Highland
Holuhraun is the name of one of our latest eruptions, originating in a large fissure on the black sands north of the ice cap Vatnajökull
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20222 min read
Hagavatn lake in the Highland south of Langjökull glacier
If you are in Iceland and you want to see or photograph something different, we encourage you to visit Hagavatn.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20222 min read
Hlíðar district in Reykjavík capital of Iceland
Hlíðar is a central district in the city of Reykjavík, divided into three neighborhoods; Hlíðar, Háteigshverfi, and Öskjuhlíðarhverfi.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 6, 20222 min read
Hólaskjól campsite
Hólaskjól campsite is a good place to start or end, depending on your direction. It is located among some beautiful surroundings close to El
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 4, 20222 min read
Hnausapollur or Bláhylur
Most of these unique places are fantastic to visit for landscape photographers and people interested in hiking. One such place is Hnausapoll
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 3, 20222 min read
Þórsmörk the oasis and hiking paradise
For many Icelanders, Þórsmörk is their favorite place for camping and visiting during summer and the number one place if they had to set up
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 3, 20223 min read
Valagjá volcanic crater at Fjallabak
Valagjá is the name of a volcanic crater located near the mountain road Fjallabak Nyrðri or Landmannaleið in the southern part of Highland
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 3, 20222 min read
Tjarnargígur crater at Lakagígar
Most of the interesting places around Tjarnargígur and other craters were created in the Skaftáreldar eruption. There is a parking lot near
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 2, 20224 min read
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