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    Stong and Thjodveldisbaer – a Taste of Viking Life

    Stöng and Þjóðveldisbærinn (the Commonwealth Farm) are two sites a few kilometers apart in the Þjórsárdalur valley in South Iceland that together show how Icelanders lived at the…

    Thjofafoss – Thieves’ Waterfall

    Thjofafoss (Þjófafoss) is one of Iceland's smaller and lesser-known waterfalls, known as the waterfall of thieves. This is because, as the story goes, thieves were once drowned in…

    Thakgil – a Canyon Between Glaciers

    Thakgil (Þakgil) is a hidden canyon located 20 km (12 miles) northeast of the town of Vik, between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the black sands of Mýrdalssandur. The…

    Systrafoss – a Lovely Less Known Waterfall

    Systrafoss, also known as the Sisters' Waterfall, is a waterfall running down a cliff above the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Above the rim is Lake Systravatn, which was carved…

    Svartifoss – a Beautiful Waterfall in Skaftafell

    Svartifoss is a stunningly beautiful waterfall in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve (now part of Vatnajökull National Park) - a remarkable area of glacier tongues and lagoons, birch woods,…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    Solheimasandur – a Plane Wreck on a Black Beach

    Solheimasandur Plane Wreck is the wreck of a military aircraft abandoned on the black glacial beach of Sólheimasandur. Although widely believed to be a DC-3, it is actually…

    Solheimajokull – One of the Most Easily Accessible Glaciers in Iceland

    Solheimajokull (Sólheimajökull) is an outlet glacier of the mighty Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. It lies on Iceland’s south coast and is one of the most easily accessible glaciers in…