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    How to prepare for a hiking trip in Iceland

    What you can count on and what to expect on Laugavegur and other Icelandic trails. How to prepare for such a trip and how to organize it. Where…

    Fimmvorduhals – a trail of 20 waterfalls (and more…)

    Fimmvörðuhals is a beautiful two-day hiking trail in southern Iceland. In many ways, it is even more attractive than its famous "neighbor" - the Laugavegur trail. Sections of…

    Hellismannaleid – a trail through truly wild Iceland

    Hellismannaleid (isl. Hellismannaleið) is a less popular but very interesting three-day hiking trail west of the famous Landmannalaugar. If you want to see vast volcanic cinder fields, beautiful…

    Hvitserkur – a Troll Turned Into Stone

    Hvitserkur is a basalt rock formation rising from the sea with a distinctive shape. Hvitserkur - Dragon's Rock Hvitserkur is often referred to as the Rock of the…

    Askja – a Volcano With a Swimming Pool

    Askja is a volcanic caldera in northern Iceland. It's famous for the chance to swim in a warm (but not hot) lake right inside a volcano's crater. In…

    Kerlingarfjoll – Steaming Colorful Mountains

    Kerlingarfjoll (Kerlingarfjöll) is a real gem for all nature and outdoor enthusiasts. In this article: Colorful steaming mountains The picturesque geothermal area of Hveradalir Kerlingarfjoll Hostel and Campsite…

    Thorsmork – the Legendary Thor’s Wilderness

    Between the three glaciers Eyjafjallajökull, Mýrdalsjökull and Tindfjallajökull lies a place considered by many Icelanders to be the most beautiful corner on their island - Thorsmork (Þórsmörk). This…

    Top 10 Places in Iceland Off the Beaten Track

    For most tourists the plan to see Iceland involves a tour of Route 1, meaning going around the island and visiting the attractions of the so-called Golden Circle.…

    ALL the Hot Pools of Iceland [2026 Complete Guide with a Top 10 List]

    Iceland is an amazing place rich in natural hot springs and thermal pools. Although the air temperature usually encourages you to wear a jacket, in many places you…