Fantastic Images from Iceland to Inspire Your Next Trip
Bruarhlod is accessed from road 30, which links Geysir and Gullfoss with Fludir via a bridge over the Hvita river. As you cross the river you'll notice how it narrows to a tig....
Just off road 35 is a short detour to the small waterfall Faxi. Faxi means 'horse's mane' and you can see by the shape how it got its name. You can walk down past the cafe to th....
Hengill is still considered to be an active volcano although it last erupted 2,500 years ago. There are many marked walking trails in the Hengill area with access from Hellishei....
Nesjavellir is a natural geothermal area associated with the Hengill volcano. Hot water from deep in the ground rises to the surface in the form of hot springs, mud pools, an....
Hveragerdi, population 2,318, began to develop in the early 20th century as Icelanders looked at ways of utilizing geothermal water and steam. Early projects included drying h....
The farm Foss á Sidu is backed by cliffs, over which tumbles a rather lovely waterfall, known modestly as 'Foss', which most visitors know means waterfall. You can d....
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, its thin plume of water dropping over a 60m high former sea cliff. The extra special feature is that you can walk behind....
Skogafoss, 60m high and 25m wide, is the most impressive waterfall on the south coast and forms a splendid shimmering curtain of water. The river Skoga is not glacially f....
Warning: the waves at Vik and Reynisfjara beaches are dangerous and freak sneaker waves have claimed lives here. Please take heed of the warning signs and do not approa....
Just outside Kirkjubaejarklaustur on the road that heads north from the roundabout by the service station, you find Kirkjugolfid (the Church Floor) - a protected natural monument.&....
Hraunfossar, the Lava Falls is one of Iceland’s most unusual waterfalls. Most visitors just view the falls and then leave but this hike takes you behind the scene through the beaut....
An easy and very scenic coastal path runs between Hellnar and Arnarstapi (4km). This used to be the main route between the two villages and over the centuries a path has forme....
On the west shore of Lake Myvatn, Hofdi is a recreational forested area sited on a scenic peninsula jutting into the lake. There's a small car park by the entrance gate a....
Duration: 2-3 hours. Difficulty: easy level walks on a dirt track. Interest: coastal and mountain views, birds and nature Start/End: Skalanes is 19km east of Seydisfjordur and can....
If you are approaching from the north, you may already have seen Godafoss falls. Sharing the same river but totally different in character, Aldeyjarfoss is a stunning 20m....
Duration: 1.5 hours. Difficulty: easy, mostly on the flat. Interest: flora, views of the glacier, geology. Start/End: the trail starts just to the right of the Visitor Centre at Sk....
Duration: 1-1.5 hours return hike. Difficulty: easy hike on a fairly level but in places rocky path. Interest: a lovely riverside walk to a beautiful three-tiered waterfall. S....
Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: this is a fairly easy walk, apart from the hike up Eldfell, which takes a bit of effort. In high winds, it’s not advisable to climb the crater. Inter....
Occupying a resplendent position dominated by 646m high Krossnesfjall, the tiny village of Nordurfjordur is really just a cluster of houses, a guesthouse, cafe....
Excursion provided by West Tours Explore this remote area on a hike, kayak tour or boat trip. To make a booking please contact West Tours as follows: Tel: (+354) 456 5111....
