Yoda cave in Iceland – Hjörleifshöfði
During these last months, there was a murmur in the air. The "Yoda cave" started to appear in every single Iceland guide book and in every instagram feed. But unfortunately there is still a lack of information about this amazing and scenic place
Iceland in summer | TOP 7 things to do
With a warmer weather than the rest of the year, and with almost 24 hours of daylight. The summer season in Iceland is one of the most beloved one by the travellers. As local guides, we always love to recommend our TOP 7 list of what you shouldn't miss & what you should enjoy on a trip to our island. TOP 7 things to do in Iceland during summer Before starting, don't forget to check from time to time our adventures in
Eruption Iceland 2021: Fagradalsfjall
Information & media by RUV.is and the MET Icelandic office What do we know about the eruption in Iceland of 2021? On the afternoon of March 19th, 2021, at 8:45 p.m. Icelandic time, a volcanic eruption took place in Geldingadalur (Fagradalsfjall), on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of Iceland. According to initial information, the fissure is about 500 meters long. According to geophysicists, the eruption is not large. The eruption is slightly visible from the capital area, and from towns on the
Múlagljúfur canyon – The hidden gem in the South Coast of Iceland
There's a lot of people looking for real hidden gems in Iceland. But with time, these hidden gems become quite popular, and stop being a hidden spot. Some of them, fortunately, are quite demanding to reach and only few people dare to discover them. Would you be one of them? Are you looking for some information about the Múlagljúfur canyon in Iceland? Then THIS is your post!! Múlagljufur in Iceland. The hidden canyon & unspoiled location. First of all it is necessary
Northern Lights in Iceland
In different cultures, the Northern Lights have represented different mythological characters, animals or spirits; but even nowadays the Northern Lights are a phenomenon that amazes us. In this post, we will talk specifically about all the information you need to know for spotting the Northern Lights in Iceland. [ Northern Lights in Iceland ] What are they, where, when & how? What are the Northern Lights? The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are a natural phenomenon. In the old mythology, the Northern Lights
Landmannalaugar in Autumn
If there is a place that amazes us in Iceland, without a doubt it is Landmannalaugar, the valley of the colorful mountains and one of the entries to the Icelandic Highlands. Access is relatively easy during the summer months, but can you visit Landmannalaugar in autumn? We had always heard that during the non-summer seasons, the road was totally inaccessible and it was impossible to get to the hut from where the trails start. Landmannalaugar during autumn. Is it possible to
Thórsmörk, the valley of the God of Thunder
Let's talk about Thórsmörk, located in the south of the Icelandic Highlands. The valley of the glaciers, of the wild, the place where our heartbeats can be heard in the silence of the ice in the wintertime, a unique landscape, the valley of Thor, the god of Thunder. A very special place for hiking in any season. Thórsmörk, an oasis in the Icelandic Highlands Hiking Trails in Thórsmörk Thórsmörk is an oasis between the black deserts of the Highlands and the surrounding glaciers. Located between
Strútsstígur trail
Unlike other hiking routes in Iceland, the Strútsstígur trail is one of the wildest and least traveled hikes of Iceland. Note: The Strútsstígur hike is an unmarked trail and it is very difficult to find indications or tracks that connect the mountain huts on the way. Many of the huts are difficult to access and are frequented by Icelandic hikers, so a prior reservation is essential. We will hardly find hikers on the Strútsstígur route, but it is important to notify
Hiking Kerlingarfjöll: the best hiking trails
Quite often when we plan our trip to Iceland, we tend to forget about the Highlands, but if there is one place that is really worth discovering during our trip, it is without a doubt the region of the Southern, Center & Northern Highlands. In the heart of this area, next to the Hofsjökull and Langjökull glaciers we can found Kerlingarfjöll, the mountain of the Old Troll Woman or the mountain of the Old Witch. A place of immense geothermal
5 places to travel after the coronavirus
After the lockdown in different countries, many travelers have asked us which are the best countries to travel to after the coronavirus (COVID-19). Well, based on our experience as guides and after having contrasted the data from each country regarding the evolution of the virus, these have been chosen. [TOP 5 PLACES] Travel after the Coronavirus. Find below the best destinations to travel to after confinement, phases and when the urge to travel has returned! #1 Iceland. The island of ice & fire Iceland