Nauthusagil is a deep, lush gorge with a stream running through it and an enchanting waterfall at its head. It's simply breathtaking and all the more so because not many people know about it.   A 4...

Iceland Volcano and Earthquake Centre will reveal the epic forces of nature that shape our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geology o...

Let us help you make the most of your trip! N1 is a leading fuel distributor in Iceland with locations all around Iceland. When you stop to fill the tank, grab a quick bite, travel supplies or tasty c...

In July 1627, Algerian pirates raided the defenceless Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) and for three days terrorized the island's inhabitants. Landing on the exposed south shore of Heimaey they embark...

At the end of the Heimaey eruption in July 1973, the Westman Island residents gradually trickled back to rebuild their lives. Many were traumatized by the impact of the eruption and the lava and ash t...

The village of Hvolsvollur boasts an interesting exhibition on the Icelandic Sagas at the Sogusetrið Saga Centre.  The Icelandic Sagas are works of Medieval literature written on vellum, many of wh...

Reykjadalur (Steamy Valley) lies north of Hveragerdi. This lush green valley is peppered with hot springs set among the colorful mountains behind the town. Do as the locals do and bathe in one of the...

Duration: 1.5 hours. Difficulty: moderate, around 200m of ascent and descent. Interest waterfalls, views of the glacier. Start/End: the trail starts left of the toilets at the Visitor Centre at Skafta...

Duration: allow one hour for this circular walk. Difficulty: easy walk on trails. Interest: history, culture, geology and a beautiful waterfall. Start/end of walk: from route 361 along the la...

Haifoss is reached by a sometimes rough gravel road, following a row of pylons carrying electricity from the Þjorsa power stations to the aluminium plants outside the capital. The 122m high waterfall...