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…
Hiking trails in Vatnajökul Region
There are various hiking trails to be found around the Vatnajökul 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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Höfn, Local, Glacier, Tips, Cuisine Vatnajökull – Frozen in time
Enjoy the Vatnajökull Region In 874 Ingólfur Arnarson became the first settler in Iceland. At similar time the water used in this special beer fell onto the clean and unspoiled Vatnajökull glacier. Now it returns from the glacier as icebergs in the regional glacier lagoons. On the black sand around the glacier, the small and…
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Höfn, Local, Tips, Cuisine Taste of Vatnajökull
EXPERIENCE THE TASTE OF VATNAJÖKULL Our small fishing town of Höfn has a great variety of local foods produced in the region by farmers and fishermen. This part of the blog will tell you about some of the restaurants that are located in Höfn yet there are a lot more of them in the entire…
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Höfn, Local, Sightseeing, Tips How to travel to Höfn during winter
Driving around Iceland is a wonderful way to experience the wonderful nature at your own pace. When driving in the countryside you can easily get distracted by the beautiful surroundings. Despite the beauty do not let it distract you while driving. If you see something that demands your attention, please find a safe place to…
