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…
Ice-Cave Journey in Iceland
The land of Fire and Ice Iceland is the land of ice and fire and both elements are fascinating to experience, especially when the two elements come together to create unique landscapes. Both extremes can be seen in the Vatnajökull National Park. One of the most popular area to visit the glacier is located southeast…
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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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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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Northern Lights, Photography, Nature, Sightseeing, Tips Taking the perfect Aurora Borealis photo
The Northern Lights(Aurora Borealis) are a natural wonder that bring life to the dark winter nights of Iceland with fantastic forms and colors. Strong Aurora displays are magnificent to look at, and even the weaker displays can leave an impact on viewers. Visitors who experience the Northern Lights often want to capture the moment on…
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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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Glacier, Photography, Nature Iceland’s Vanishing Beauty by Michael Kienitz
Michael Kienitz has been a photographer for over forty years, his traditional photography has appeared in Life, Time, Newsweek, Elle, and the Rolling Stone as well as other similar publications worldwide. For ten years Kienitz has photographed many conflicts around the world yet recently he has shifted the focus of his photos from people to…
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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. This year it is on the 15th of August at 23:00. The show at Jökulsárlón in the Vatnajökull Region…
