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    Gjain – a Hidden Gem of Icelandic Nature

    Gjáin is a picturesque gorge located in the Þjórsárdalur valley in the southeastern part of Iceland. One of Iceland's smaller but more charming waterfalls can also be found…

    Gerduberg – a Basalt Wall on the Snaefellsnes

    Gerduberg (Gerðuberg) is a row of perfectly shaped hexagonal basalt columns that resemble a fortified wall in appearance. They run along a cliff on the south side of…

    Fridheimar Restaurant – an Unusual Place for Gourmet Tomatoes

    Fridheimar (Fríðheimar) is a visitor-friendly restaurant and tomato farm located in southern Iceland. It is primarily known for its fresh, delicious and organically raised vegetables, but the owners…

    Fjallabak – a Beautiful Reserve in the Icelandic Highlands

    The Fjallabak Nature Reserve (Friðland að Fjallabaki) is located in the Icelandic Highlands, with the famous and beautiful Landmannalaugar as its centerpiece. Fjallabak - a picturesque oasis of…

    Faxi – Cute but Hugely Overrated Waterfall

    Faxi is a wide, calm waterfall. It's pretty on its own, but it doesn't stand up to competition at the level of Iceland. Faxi - an small waterfall,…

    Eyjafjallajokull – Iceland’s Most (in?)Famous Volcano

    Eyjafjallajokull is a subglacial volcano that became world famous for its 2010 eruption. Thanks to the massive emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, it then paralyzed global…

    Eldgja and Ofaerufoss – Fire Canyon and Impassable Waterfall

    Eldgjá, also known as the Fire Canyon, is a massive eruption fissure of the Katla volcanic system. Its slopes also produced the beautiful Ófaerufoss waterfall. Eldgjá - the…

    Eldborg – an Unusual Crater With Jagged Walls

    Eldborg is, according to experts, a beautiful example of a "spatter cone" crater at the foot of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Formation and appearance of Eldborg Eldborg volcano was…

    Eiriksstadir – Awake Your Inner Viking!

    Eiriksstadir - Viking Longhouse is the former home of Nordic bandit Eirík Þorvaldsson, also known as Erik the Red (or Red). Taste of Viking life Today the house…

    Egilsstadir – Eastern Iceland’s Capital

    Egilsstadir (Egilsstaðir) is a good base for exploring East Iceland. A beautiful canyon, fjords, waterfalls, plenty of hiking trails and an unusual, and very new, swimming pool make…

    Dyrhólaey – a Black Beach Peninsula With Puffins

    Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula that is the southernmost part of "main" Iceland. It is also home to the famous black beach, Kirkjufjara. The picturesque arch of Dyrholaey…

    Dimmuborgir – the ‘Black Fortress’ Lava Field

    Dimmuborgir, also known as the Black Fortress, is a large area of interestingly shaped lava fields located east of Mývatn. The lava formations found in Dimmuborgir are reportedly…