West Iceland

Saxholl (Saxhóll) is one of the most popular craters on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is located 9 km south of Hellissandur on the westernmost tip of the peninsula.…

Apart from it’s Nordic charm Reykjavik offers a few interesting exhibitions. Some are devoted to Iceland’s nature, while others showcase the country’s art and culture. Surely both types…

Keflavík Airport (KEF) is Iceland's largest airport and the country's main transportation hub. In this article: Keflavík (KEF) - Iceland's main airport Accommodation near Keflavik Airport Transport from…

Not far from Reykjavik, right on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Icelanders have opened a new open sky attraction that many people have been waiting for. Sky…

Kirkjufell (463 meters above sea level, freely translated as Church Mountain) is a distinctly shaped peak located on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, by the town…

Grundarfjordur is a charming fishing village located on the northern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It lies in a beautiful fjord surrounded by mountains, and its majestic landmark…

Glymur is a beautiful and very high waterfall. It measures 198 meters, and is located in the valley of the Hvalfjörður fjord, northeast of Reykjavík. It is fed…

Dritvík Djúpalónssandur (freely translated: deep sandy bay near Dritvik) is a bay with dark cliffs and black sand, located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. Referred to…

Deildartunguhver is a hot spring in Reykholtsdalur, the western region of Iceland, north of Reykjavik. It is the world's strongest hot spring! The world's strongest hot spring Deildartunguhver…

Reykjavik is often the first, but sometimes also the last, stop on a trip to Iceland. What to visit and see in it I described in the article…

Lóndrangar are two basalt pillars situated on a cliff on the western end of Snaefellsnes, on its southern side. Lóndrangar rocks - practical tips The two Lóndrangar pillars…

You may not (yet!) feel psyched about local hot pools just after arriving in Iceland, however, if time allows and you prefer pools to museums, here are three…