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    Whale Watching in Iceland – All You Need to Know [Complete Guide]

    Whale watching is definitely one of Iceland’s top exciting activities. Going on such a trip will not only guarantee unforgettable experiences, but also give you a powerful dose…

    Top 10 Things to See on the Iceland Golden Circle Route

    The Golden Circle is a tourist route, a loop with attractions in southwest Iceland. This route has a major places to see and it can easily be done…

    Sky Lagoon – Reykjavik’s Top Geothermal Spa

    Just outside Reykjavik, right on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, Icelanders opened a new open-air attraction a few years ago that many people had been waiting for:…

    Glymur – Iceland’s Highest Tourist Waterfall

    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…

    Geysir – the Godfather of All Geysers in the World

    Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of the Haukadalur Valley in southwest Iceland. Along with Thingvellir National Park and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, it…

    Reykjavik – Weather, Transport, Accommodation

    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…

    Thingvellir – the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on the Surface

    Thingvellir (Þingvellir) is the best place in Iceland (and possibly in the world) to see an oceanic rift (also called a continental rift) up close. In this article:…

    Laugarvatn Fontana – Hot Pools, Baths and a Bakery – a 3 in 1

    When visiting Laugarvatn Fontana you will feel the healing power of steam baths and enjoy relaxing hot pools, plus you can try their traditional rye bread baked on…

    Hot Pools in Reykjavik

    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 a…

    Kerid – Volcanic Crater Lake

    Kerid (Kerið) is a volcanic crater lake in the region of Grímsnes in southern Iceland. If you are not planning to go to Askja or Landmannalaugar, this may…

    Top Museums to Visit in Reykjavik

    Reykjavik has quite a lot of museums: big and small, typical and truly bizarre. They are obviously not the most important thing to see when you come to…

    Sightseeing Reykjavik – Top Things to See and Do

    Reykjavik is Iceland’s largest and most modern city, home to more than half of the country’s population. It is also the northernmost capital of the world. For many…