Vatnajökull Region’s Hidden Treasures
Tourists travelling to the southeast of Iceland normally make sure to hit the most popular tourist destinations. Unfortunately for them, that means that they miss out on all the other mesmerizing places that can be found in the Vatnajökull Region. Travelling here isn’t only about famous waterfalls, black sand beaches and glacier lagoons. There are…
Glacier Adventure on Falljökull Glacier
Of all the beautiful glaciers in the Skaftafell region of Vatnajökull, Falljökull glacier is the one many locals in the area are privileged to call their workplace. Falljökull glacier is famous for its steep, flowing ice fall and dramatic mountains. You’ll find many photos of the icefall and the undulating waves of ice in…
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Local, Glacier, Nature, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips Hiking trails in Vatnajökul Region
There are various hiking trails to be found around the Vatnajökull Region and many of them can be found within Vatnajökull National Park. These hiking trails are marked according to a trail difficulty factor that can be viewed here. By marking the trails by the difficulty it is guaranteed that everyone should be able to…
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Recipe, Traditions, Local, Nature, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips, Cuisine Icelandic Bun Day
Buns filled with cream and fruit Bun day is celebrated in Iceland Monday before Bursting Day, when Icelanders, old and young, dedicate the day to the consumption of delicious cream filled buns. The tradition comes from Scandinavia, where the bun was traditionally a kind of a cream-filled chocolate eclair, a little like profiteroles. It is…
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Waterfall, Nature, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips Skaftafell
Skaftafell in the county of Öræfi, was one of Iceland‘s most isolated areas until the early 70s when the last glacial river at the sands of Skeiðarársandur was bridged in order to complete the Ring Road of Iceland. It is known as one of Icelands most beautiful places, with a magnificent contrast of white glaciers,…
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Höfn, Photography, Nature, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips How to get to the famous Vestrahorn
How to get to Vestrahorn? You start at Höfn, here is a blog to get there. On the Ring Road drive east past Höfn, after around 7km turn right onto an unmarked gravel road just before reaching the tunnel. Follow this road for around 5 km and you will have reached the black sand beach…
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Glacier, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips Glacier Walk on Vatnajökull Glacier
Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull glacier is definitely a bucket list item. Summer or winter, doesn’t matter, glacier hikes are available all year round. Glacier hiking is among the most amazing and fun adventures you can have in Iceland. Just imagine the unique experience of trekking across and outlet glacier. No one should ever go on…
