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Snorkeling and Diving at Silfra
Snorkeling and Diving at Silfra

Silfra Diving, Iceland, Selfoss

Excursion provided by Dive.is The Silfra fissure is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets. Situated in the heart of Thingvellir National Park, the site of the world's oldest parliament, this submerged...



Vatnajokull Glacier Excursions
Vatnajokull Glacier Excursions

Suðursveit, A-Skaftafellssýsla, Þjóðvegur, 781 Höfn, Iceland, Hofn i Hornafirdi

Excursion provided by Glacier Jeeps Superjeep and Snowmobile excursions on Vatnajokull glacier. To make a booking please contact Glacier Jeeps as follows: Tel: (+354) 894-3133 Email:  glac...



Bondavardan Cairn (Bondavarðan)
Bondavardan Cairn (Bondavarðan)

Djúpivogur, Iceland, Djúpivogur

This prominent cairn stands on a hill by the village of Djupivogur. Though dwarfed by modern antennae and relay masts, the cairn is believed to be quite old.  Its original purpose may have been as...



Special Tours Wildlife Adventures
Special Tours Wildlife Adventures

Ægisgarður, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík

Special Tours have over 20 years of experience in providing a great variety of wildlife adventures at sea. Special Tours Wildlife Adventures is known amongst passengers and partners for its ambitious...



Arnarstapi and the Story of Raudfeldur and Solvi (Rauðfeldur and Sölvi)
Arnarstapi and the Story of Raudfeldur and Solvi (Rauðfeldur and Sölvi)

Arnarstapi, Iceland, Arnarstapi

At Arnarstapi village there is a huge statue of the giant Barður whose story is told in one of the Icelandic sagas, The Saga of Barður Snaefellsas. Half man, half-giant, Barður was raised in Norway...



Arngerdareyri (Arngerðareyri) – The Castle
Arngerdareyri (Arngerðareyri) – The Castle

Arngerdareyri, 61, Iceland, Ísafjarðardjúp

Arngerdareyri is a castle-like house, and rather grander than other buildings in the region. It was built in 1928, at a time when life was prosperous in Arngerdareyri; there was a bridge where the fer...



Jokulsa Canyon, in Europe’s largest National Park
Jokulsa Canyon, in Europe’s largest National Park

Jökulsá á Brú, Iceland, Egilsstadir

The powerful Jokulsa á Fjollum river carries an average of 193 m3/s of sediment-laden glacial water on a 206km long journey from the northern edge of Vatnajokull to Axafjorður Bay.   Many exception...



Turf Church at Hof
Turf Church at Hof

Hof Rd, Iceland, Öraefum

Hof is a collection of farm buildings and guesthouses just off road 1. Here you'll find a turf church built in the typical style, with stone walls and a roof of stone slabs covered in turf. The chu...



Blabjorg  Spa (Blábjörg)
Blabjorg Spa (Blábjörg)

Gamla Frystihusid, 720 Borgarfjörður Eystri, Iceland, Borgarfjordur Eystri

Blabjorg Guesthouse offers accommodation and a spa in the village of Borgarfjordur Eystri. The spa experience is open to non-residents and offers a hot tub overlooking the shore with a spectacular bac...



Hof Farm and Parsonage
Hof Farm and Parsonage

Hofsá, Iceland, Vopnafjordur

Hof is a historic farm, nestled in the Hofsa Valley 15km south of Vopnafjordur.  If you've dipped into Vopnfirdingasaga, one of the Icelandic family Sagas, you'll have read about the exploits of one o...