The Vatnajökull Region’s most photographic mountains
The Vatnajökull Region has endless amount of captivating natural attractions that shouldn’t be missed, such as the famous Vestrahorn mountain. We would like to introduce to you four photogenic mountains around the Vatnajökull glacier. They are all just off the main road, so you should definitely make sure they will not be missing in your…
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…
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Waterfall, Lagoon, Local, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Tips 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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Slow adventure, Local, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips 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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Recipe, Traditions, Local, Cuisine Iceland’s most festive cookies
Peppered ginger snaps These are baked in many homes in Iceland just before Christmas, normally as a family event. Probably every Icelandic person has a childhood memory related to decorating these cookies and all sorts of shapes with different coloured icing. Nowadays, these cookies are often used as substitute for biscuits in many desserts as…
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Recipe, Traditions, Local, Nature, Cuisine Wild Berry Picking
Skyr, blueberries and cream The Icelandic wild berry picking season is upon us and the evergreen fields turn to a luscious red with a black cover of all the wild berries. Icelanders will soon all head out to pick wild berries to make jams, juices for the winter, or better yet, cakes! Skyr, blueberries and…
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Slow adventure, Local, Nature, Guided tours, Cuisine Slow adventure in Vatnajökull Region
What is Slow Adventure? Slow adventure is a form of tourism which avoids the quick-fix adrenalin-pumping hits of convenient adventure experiences, in favour of slow, immersive journeys, living in and travelling through wild places and natural spaces – experiencing nature in its time frame, its seasons, its weathers and its variations. These journeys will…
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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…
