Iceland

Iceland has a special place in my heart. What a beautiful country. Desolate, rugged and vast all at once. A land where you can experience four seasons in one day. Lava fields, waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and glaciers; there’s no end to the sights! Iceland is worth visiting both in summer and winter. In this category, you’ll find articles about sights in the south of Iceland, as well as in the east (East Fjords), west (Snaefellsnes) and northwest (West Fjords) of the island.

Ytri Tunga on Snaefellsnes, one of the best places in Iceland to spot seals

Are you heading to the west of Iceland and planning a road trip on Snaefellsnes? Then make sure to stop at Ytri Tunga, the place on the peninsula to see seals. With a bit of luck, you will spot dozens…

Djúpalónssandur, the mystical black beach of Snaefellsnes

The rugged Djúpalónssandur definitely deserves a place on the list of must-see attractions on Snaefellsnes. In fact, it is often mentioned among the most beautiful black beaches in Iceland and for good reason. Waves crash violently onto the shore, jagged…

Kolgrafafjörður Bridge (Sword Road), the iconic Sword Bridge on Snaefellsnes

In Iceland’s rugged landscape you’ll come across many references to the island’s rich Viking history. Not only in museums or at archaeological sites, but also subtly woven into modern constructions. A striking example is a bridge shaped like a Viking…

See the most beautiful waterfalls on Snaefellsnes in Iceland

When you drive around Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula, it quickly becomes clear why this area is often called Iceland in miniature. You’ll find dramatic cliffs, black beaches, volcanoes, vast lava fields and of course plenty of waterfalls. Some are well-known and attract…

Guide to Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula in Iceland’s southeast

Iceland is a paradise for photographers. Volcanoes, glaciers, black beaches, hot pools, lava fields and puffins. We see the stunning images appear time and again. Yet two places stand out above the rest: Kirkjufell and Vestrahorn, the most photographed mountains…

Vök Baths, unique floating geothermal pools in East Iceland

East Iceland is not only perfect for hikes along beautiful black beaches, puffin spotting, driving dramatic mountain passes such as the Öxi Pass and visiting small villages in remote fjords. You can also enjoy hot pools in the Eastfjords, just…

Öxi pass road 939 in East Iceland, a mountain drive for people with steel nerves

In Iceland you’ll find many mountain passes, some of which are quite challenging. Earlier, for example, I drove road 626 in the Westfjords, a mountain pass called Hrafnseyrarheiði. In poor weather conditions this pass in the Westfjords is definitely a…

Hraunfossar waterfalls in West Iceland, stunning lava cascades

In Iceland’s Vesturland region you’ll find a remarkable set of lava waterfalls: Hraunfossar. You’ll hardly find this type of waterfall elsewhere in Iceland, at least not on this scale. If you are traveling in West Iceland, perhaps on your way…

Sauðárkrókur viewpoint in Norðurland Vestra: stunning views in North Iceland

In North Iceland’s Norðurland Vestra region, the Héraðsvötn River flows into Skagafjörður. This is where you’ll find Sauðárkrókur, the second-largest town in North Iceland after Akureyri. While driving part of the Arctic Coast Way in winter, I pass through Sauðárkrókur.…

Black beaches of Iceland, where to find the most beautiful spots

Black beaches are among the most impressive natural features of Iceland. The basalt-pebble shores hold a strong appeal for visitors and are some of the country’s most frequently visited places. The black beaches in South Iceland are especially popular, largely…