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    Surtshellir – a Free Access Lava Cave

    Surtshellir, named after Surtr, the fire giant of Norse mythology, is one of the longest lava caves in Iceland. It lies in the Kalmanstunga area, northeast of Reykjavik,…

    Stykkisholmur – a Charming Town on the Snaefellsnes

    Stykkishólmur is a town of about 1,200 people on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Surrounded by wild Icelandic nature, it makes a good base for visiting…

    Studlagil Canyon – Iceland’s Hidden Treasure

    Studlagil (Stuðlagil) Canyon is located in northeastern Iceland in the Jökuldalur glacial valley. In good weather its basalt columns of rock, cut through by a beautiful wild river,…

    Seljalandsfoss and Gljufrabui – Two Beautiful Waterfalls

    Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi are two beautiful waterfalls lying right next to each other on Highway 1. For some strange reason, only one of them enjoys the fame it…

    Strokkur – the Most Visited Active Geyser in Iceland

    Strokkur is the most visited active geyser in Iceland and one of the three main attractions, along with Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park on the famed Golden…

    Storagja – a Rock Crevice Filled With Water

    Storagja (Stóragjá) is a little-known fissure in the middle of the village of Reykjahlíð, on Lake Mývatn in northern Iceland. Inside is a cave filled with naturally heated…

    Stokksnes – a Beautiful Cape Near Hofn

    According to many photographers, Stokksnes is the BEST photo location in Iceland. See what has earned it that reputation. In this article: Stokksnes - a beautiful, underrated place…

    Stjórnarfoss – a Picturesque Waterfall Near the Ring Road

    Stjórnarfoss is a small but picturesque waterfall just outside the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, near the ring road. Its distinctive feature is its two-step form, interesting rounded shape and…

    Geological History of the Myvatn Region

    The region and Lake Myvatn (literally: midge lake) abound in very interesting rock formations, many of which are unique in the world. This is due to the specific…

    Myvatn – an Unusual Lake Among Volcanoes

    Mývatn is a beautiful lake with many small islands in the north of Iceland, about 80 km (50 miles) east of Akureyri, the country's second largest city. The…

    Stakkholtsgja – a Picturesque Canyon in Thorsmork

    Stakkholtsgjá (also called Stakkholts) is a massive and fabulously beautiful canyon in the Thorsmork (Þórsmörk) area of the Icelandic Highlands. It is about 100 m (330 ft) deep…

    Songhellir – a Cave With Magical Acoustics

    Songhellir (Sönghellir) is a small lava cave in the Snaefellsjokull massif, on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is surrounded by other, smaller caves and by a rather prominent stone…
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