In this episode Ása visit’s one of her favourite areas in Iceland, Skaftafell. She further explores the Vatnajökull region and generously shares interesting and fun facts with the viewer. Finally she goes on a boat trip on the beautiful iceberg lagoon Fjallsárlón.
Episode 1 - Hiker’s paradise Skaftafell and Fjallsárlón iceberg lagoon
Episode 2 - Captivating Ingólfshöfði cape and the five hot tubs of Hoffell
In this episode Ása embarks on a fun journey via tractor to get to Ingólfshöfði cape where a beautiful hike awaits her with exceptional views and bird watching par excellence – the perfect outing for the whole family. After the hike Ása has a soak in one of the five geothermal hot tubs of Hoffell which offer a scenic experience and relaxation at the same time.
Episode 3 - Glacier hiking on Falljökull glacier
In this episode the destination is Falljökull glacier which is a part of the great Vatnajökull glacier. After putting her crampons on Ása shares fun facts about the glacier as she enjoys a short and easy glacier hike in a magnificent glacier valley.
Episode 4 - Lobster town Höfn
In this final episode Ása ends her journey of the Vatnajökull region by visiting the town Höfn, located in the fantastic fjord Hornafjörður. She shares everything that Höfn has to offer and points out some of the wonderful nature sights in the town’s surroundings. Ása goes sailing on a lobster boat, where she interviews the charming captain Sigurður Ólafsson who comes from a long line of fishermen in the town. The day ends with a delicious lobster feast. What else to expect when you are in the lobster capital of Iceland!
Get more travel ideas around the Vatnajökull Region here!
Wherever you travel in Vatnajökull region, you can find one natural pearl after a another 🤩
Be sure to stop at Breiðamerkursandur on your way through the Vatnajökull region 🖤
Have you been in the presence of a glacier 🧊
How about kayaking 🛶
Learn more about how to do both 👇🏼
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TASTE OF VATNAJÖKULL
While traveling in the Vatnajökull Region you can enjoy a tasty meal at a variety of restaurants 🍽
Most of these restaurants and diners offer courses made out of local ingredients and be sure to ask for the unique Vatnajökull beer 🍺 which is made out of icebergs from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Jökulsárlón is different from other glacial lagoons in the sense that wildlife is bustling. Fish enter the lagoon, which means that there are a lot of harbor seals and seabirds 🐧 🦭
Vatnajökull region offers two types of sailing, around Fjallsárlón and then Jökulsárlón.
Get to know the trips better 👇🏼
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Ása Steinars, travel photographer, took a trip around Vatnajökull region, where she visited Ingólfshöfði and Hoffell.
She walked up the hill where the bird life welcomed her and the view was great. The walk took an end in a hot natural pool at Hoffell ⛰
Check out more of Ása's adventures in Vatnajökull region 👇🏼 www.visitvatnajokull.is/is/ferdathaettir/
Happy sailors day ⚓️
For decades, the fishing industry was the main industry at Höfn.
Vatnajökull region is not only close to glaciers, as it is by the sea and therefore an interesting area to explore.
Diverse accommodation options are available in Vatnajökull region, so everyone should find something to their liking ⛺️ 🏠
Have you tried any of our many accommodations?
Find out more about accommodation options in Vatnajökull region
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What is better than to lace up your hiking boots or even slam the glacier tips under your 🥾 and enjoy the beauty of Vatnajökull region.
Join us for an adventure👇
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Ása Steinar's travel photographer took að trip around Vatnajökull Region, where she visited Ingólfshöfði and Hoffell ⛰
She took a hike up the hill where the birdlife welcomed her and the view was great 🐧
After the hike, she took a dip in a hot natural pool at Hoffell
Check out more of Ása's adventures in Vatnajökull Region 👇🏼 https://visitvatnajokull.is/is/ferdathaettir/
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Where else but at Höfn will you find great food 🦞 from the region and a view of the harbor ⚓️
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Taking your first steps on a glacier is an unforgettable memory 🥰
The feeling of the crunch from the spikes that bite into the crust of the white ice 🧊
See the cold glacial water flowing over the surface and the feeling of the cool breeze from the cold ice 🌬
Here is more about glacier adventures on Falljökull
https://visitvatnajokull.is/glacier-adventure-on-falljokull-glacier/
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Last Sunday, 126 women set off to hike Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur on Öræfajökull in our Vatnajökull Region. This group of incredible women hiked for 14-16 hours in a support of great cause @lifskraftur who organized the event with support from @66north to raise funds for cancer activites 🤍
The fundraiser is still running until tomorrow May 11th at www.lifskraftur.is 🙏🏻
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The many roads of the Vatnajökull Region will lead you to marvelous destinations 🚙🤩
📸 @that.icelandic.guy
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The Vatnajökull region is filled to the brim with exciting activities and natural wonders to explore 🏔✨ you will never find a dull moment your travels through the region 🤩
@localguide
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Hey there! 🤗 Are you planning on visiting us this coming summer?☀️ We’ll be here, waiting! 💙🦭
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