North of Husavik the road traces the Tjornes Peninsula with its varied and beautiful coastal landscapes: sheltered bays, offshore islands, high cliffs and beaches littered with driftwood brought over...

This beautiful lake is sited at the crossroads of F225 and F208. With an average depth of just 6m, the lake is popular with anglers and offers good Arctic char fishing. In summer a pair of the grea...

Hop on board with Reykjavík Sea Adventures and experience the freedom of the open sea and fresh sea air while fishing and observing the magnificent view.  We provide fishing rods and bait.  While sail...

Raudasandur is a stunning sandy beach on a remote stretch of coast at the end of a winding dirt road. The 15 km detour on road 614 crosses a plateau and descends in a series of tight hairpin bends to...

On the eastern outskirts of Reykjavik, a bridge crosses the river Ellidaar, a wild salmon river. It’s thought that Reykjavik is the only capital in the world that has such a river running through it....

Pseudocraters are formed when lava flows over marshy ground, trapping water below it. The water heats and turns to steam. The steam escapes through vents, exploding and fragmenting the lava around the...

Historic hiking trail with interesting farming relics from Husafell. 2.5km / 45 mins  

If you're interested in wildlife, then the name Fuglabjarganes should give you a clue as to what is in store on this walk - it means 'bird cliff peninsula'.  The peninsula and cliffs are sited on t...

An enjoyable walk along both sides of the canyon up to a scenic viewpoint, passing sculptures by Pall Guðmundsson. 5km / 2hrs  

Duration: 1 hour. Difficulty: a short hike with some steep sections and an ascent and descent of around 100m. The path can be stony and some sections are badly eroded. Interest: great views of the bla...