The gravel road between Bildudalur and Þingeyri is one of the most exciting and scenic drives in Iceland. Take it slowly, stopping at the numerous viewpoints to soak up the rugged landscapes. Often in...

Look at the map and you will see a coastal route connecting Dyrafjordur and Arnarfjordur. This treacherous route is accessed by road 622 leading to Haukadalur valley and Svalvogar lighthouse. From Sva...

Drangajokull, Iceland´s northernmost glacier, is visible from many places in the West Fjords. The fifth largest glacier in the country, its highest peak reaches 925m and its area is about 200km². When...

Climb Reykjaneshyrna, a prominent headland, for a sweeping view up and down the coast. The walk starts by the farm Litla-Avik, following the marked trail. The area is only accessible in summer.

This area is only accessible in summer. This is a two-hour drive (each way) on gravel road 643, through one of the most remote and isolated regions of Iceland. The road snakes along the coast between...

Meaning ‘fortress’ this is a columnar basalt formation standing 10-16m above the surrounding land. Inside is a depression with the remains of some stone huts, while stone walls line the top of the bas...

It is often said that this much photographed 15 m high rock stack is what puts Vatnsnes on the map. The offshore rock, which resembles a prehistoric animal, cannot be seen from the road: it is sited b...

Above the east shore of Eyjafjordur, opposite Akureyri, drivers taking road 1 can stop at a lay-by to enjoy a panoramic view of the town across the fjord. From here you can appreciate how green the...

Trollaskagi (Troll Peninsula) sits between Skagafjordur and Eyjafjordur, its snow-capped mountains rising to 1538m above sea level. Dissected by deep valleys, the peninsula was scoured by glaciers dur...

This small nature reserve was originally a private garden. Visitors are welcome to walk through its woodland, a mix of native and introduced tree species. Paths lead to several viewpoints over the lak...