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…
A local foreigner in the Vatnajökull Region
As someone living in Freysnes in the Vatnajökull region, for 3 years now, sometimes I cannot believe it has already been this long. When I first moved to Iceland, I had only an idea of what the country would look like. I even did some research, like anyone moving to a different land to their…
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Lagoon, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Sightseeing, Tips Top 5 Instagram Locations in the Vatnajökull Region
Hey all, I‘m Solla the Local Icelander. I‘m born and raised in Höfn in southeast Iceland. I want to tell you about my top 5 Instagram location in the Vatnajökull Region. If you are coming to Iceland and want to get the best photos for your Instagram page, then the Vatnajökull Region is the place…
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Lagoon, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Sightseeing, Tips Preparation for Fireworks Display at Jökulsárlón
The annual fireworks show at Jökulsárlón in the Vatnajökull region is held in the middle of August each year. This is an event you do not want to miss and are sure to remember for a long time. The icebergs are illuminated by the colors from the fireworks, and the surrounding nature provides a spectacular…
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Lagoon, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Sightseeing, Tips The Annual Fireworks Show at Jökulsárlón
The annual fireworks show at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is held every year in middle of august. The firework show is hosted by the volunteers in the search and rescue (SAR) team in Höfn, Björgunarfélag Hornafjarðar. The show at Jökulsárlón in the Vatnajökull Region is a not-to-be-missed event that you will always remember. Illuminated icebergs…
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Lagoon, Glacier, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Tips The Lagoons of Vatnajökull Region
There are a couple of glacial lagoons in our county. They are of different sizes and shapes. The most well-known ones are Jökulsárlón often called Glacier Lagoon, with Breiðarlón, Fjallsárlón, Heinabergslón, and Hoffell lagoon following after. First you might think, how are the glacier lagoons formed? I read a short but fascinating study written by…
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Northern Lights, Lagoon, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Tips The Northern Lights and how to see them
The Northern Lights are extremely unpredictable but it is a fact that the longer you stay in Iceland, the more likely you are to see them. First, you must look at the Northern lights forecast every night, and it is best to check it out right before going out, as the weather changes quite quickly….
