The fishing fleet jostles for space with the ferry and a small fleet of pleasure boats in Heimaey’s snug harbour. Processing plants line the quayside, where you can jump aboard a speedboat for a thril...

Arguably one of Iceland's top bathing spots and a very popular destination, Landmannalaugar's warm river is the perfect antidote to sore muscles after a strenuous hike in the area.  As you approach...

If you would like to get away from the busy trails at Thingvellir, you should follow the 'secret path'. The walk is about 1km and as the trail is uneven, walking boots are advised. See evidence of tec...

The rather long name of this village is pronounced ‘kirk-u-buyer-cloister’ or just ’cloister’ for short! It means the ‘church farm cloister’ and in days gone by it was believed that only Christian peo...

Duration: 6-7 hours (longer if you climb the peak). Difficulty: a steady but long 700m climb and descent. The optional ascent of the peak is more demanding and involves a scramble to 1126m. Interest:...

This crater is a splendid example of a maar (explosion crater) with a lake in its bottom. Such craters are the result of short explosive eruptions and often form deep holes below the water table, allo...

This walk is a good choice if low cloud stops you climbing for views today. Duration: 6-7 hours to Morsarjokull and back, 10-12 hours if you go to Kjos. Difficulty: easy but long walks, about 200m asc...

In the year 1104, a devastating eruption of Hekla covered much of the area in a deep layer of volcanic ash and many farms are believed to have disappeared, among them Stöng. After the farm was excavat...

Throughout the Middle Ages, it was believed that the entrance to hell was through the volcano Hekla, perhaps because of the severity of its eruptions. This 1491m strata volcano lies along a ridge, bui...

Look out for the sign and car park for Dverghamrar, majestic basalt columns hidden from view on road 1. Park and walk down a short trail. Dverghamrar cliffs are tall, dark columns that look like they...