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…
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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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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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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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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Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Tips Ingólfshöfði Cape
Cape Ingólfshöfði is a small isolated island between the black sands on the southern coast of Iceland and the North Atlantic Ocean. It is located between Skaftafell and Jökulsarlón. The isolation makes Ingólfshöfði a perfect nesting place for thousands of seabirds. The many types of birds that inhabit Ingólfshöfði include the common murre, razorbill, puffins,…
