Dynjandi is one of Iceland´s most beautiful waterfalls. The 100m high falls fan out like a veil as they tumble down the side of the mountain. They are also known as Fjallfoss ‘Mountain Falls’. Ther...

In the inner reaches of Arnarfjordur (eagle fjord), the main fjord branches into smaller fjords. The gravel road (only open in summer) partly hugs the coast, but also hangs high above the fjord, offer...

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...

Viðidalstunga was an important and wealthy farm in the Middle Ages. Iceland’s priceless historical manuscript, the Flateyjarbok ‘the book of Flatey’ was written here in 1400 using vellum from the skin...

Located just off road 1, Skaftafell was established as a national park in 1967 to protect its flora, fauna and spectacular glaciers.  The park became accessible to visitors when the ring road around I...

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...

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:...

The National Gallery of Iceland established in1884, is a leading art museum in Iceland. Its collection consists mainly of 19th, 20th and 21st century art.  The building dates from 1916 and was origina...

Just west of Hellnar village you’ll come across the sign Laugabrekka, and a short detour leads to Gudridarlundur, a memorial to Gudridur Þorbjarnardottir who was born there. Gudridur was the most w...