OMNOM Chocolate Visits Vatnajökull
We love creating everlasting memories for our travellers in the Vatnajökull region, and to stimulate other senses than gazing at majestic glaciers and listening to rich wildlife we decided to partner up with Omnom chocolate to tease your tastebuds. This summer 8 of our restaurants will be offering 8 magical dessert creations on their menus:…
The land of fire and ice caves
The region of ice caves The “land of ice and fire” is what most people are referring to as Iceland these days, and for a good reason! With the latest volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula, the island is a steaming hot spot in the world news. So, let’s cool down and get back to the…
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Mountains, Höfn, Local, Photography, Nature, Tips 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…
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Waterfall, Northern Lights, Lagoon, Höfn, Local, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Hiking, Tips 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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Ice cave, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Tips 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…
