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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

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Hi, my name is Regína Hrönn, and I was born and raised here in Iceland. 

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Hraunhafnartangi and Þorgeirsdys - one of the Northernmost Spots on the Mainland of Iceland
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Hraunhafnartangi and Þorgeirsdys - one of the Northernmost Spots on the Mainland of Iceland

On our second day on the Melrakkaslétta peninsula in North-East Iceland, we headed for Hraunhafnartangi spit, which lies at 66° 32′ 9.6″ N, 16° 1′ 31.08″ W, making it one of the northernmost points on the mainland of Iceland, together with Rifstangi, which is also close by here on Melrakkaslétta.   In July 2016, it was confirmed by Landmælingar Íslands - the National Land Survey of Iceland that Rifstangi is located 68 metres further north than Hraunhafnartangi.  Top photo: on the way to Hraunhafnartangi It is so peaceful and serene in this part of Iceland Only the island of Grímsey is

Raufarhöfn - the Arctic Circle Village in NE-Iceland - & the Mystical Arctic Henge
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Raufarhöfn - the Arctic Circle Village in NE-Iceland - & the Mystical Arctic Henge

In this travel blog, I want to tell you about a beautiful area of Iceland that visitors often overlook, the Melrakkaslétta peninsula in North-East Iceland. You will find Melrakkaslétta north of a very popular area in the North, with all the beautiful stops on the Diamond Circle. The Diamond Circle is my favourite jewel circle in Iceland, and it is well worth driving further up north and checking out the less-visited areas of Iceland, where you can experience the stillness of nature. Top photo: Raufarhöfn in the evening sun   Guesthouse Hreiðrið - the Nest One summer, I went on a 3-we

A Visit to the historical Þingeyrakirkja Church in North Iceland
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

A Visit to the historical Þingeyrakirkja Church in North Iceland

One of Iceland's treasures, Þingeyrakirkja church in North Iceland, is among the most noteworthy churches in the country. It is located at the historical Þingeyrar, the site of a Benedictine monastery from 1133 to 1551. Þingeyraklaustur monastery was the first permanent monastery in Iceland and the longest-running. Let's take a tour of this beautiful church and explore the history of Þingeyrar. Þingeyrakirkja church and the lychgate I have shown you some of Iceland's cultural centres from medieval times in other travel blogs, such as Skálholt Episcopal See, Hólar Episcopal See, and Reyk

The Historical Glaumbær Turf House in North Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The Historical Glaumbær Turf House in North Iceland

As you might have noticed from my previous travel blogs, I adore turf houses. Whenever I travel around Iceland, I seek out turf houses and turf churches; they are just so characteristic of my country. Everybody lived in a turf house in Iceland, both rich and poor, and there are still several turf houses in Iceland, most of which have been preserved. There is a lovely historical turf house in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, called Glaumbær farm that should not be missed while travelling in this area. Top photo: Glaumbær Turf House in North Iceland Glaumbær turf house in North Iceland A fa

The extraordinary Kolufossar waterfalls in Kolugljúfur Canyon in North-Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The extraordinary Kolufossar waterfalls in Kolugljúfur Canyon in North-Iceland

In this travel blog, I want to show you the beautiful Kolugljúfur Canyon and its waterfalls in North Iceland. The first time I visited Kolugljúfur and Kolufossar was many years ago. I had watched a travel program on TV about Kolugljúfur canyon in Víðidalur valley and really wanted to see it with my own eyes. So off we went up north :) Top photo: By Kolufossar waterfalls in the middle of a bright summer night The summer cottage at Dæli   We were travelling in the evening and needed a place to stay for the night. Dæli Guesthouse had been recommended to me, so I phoned ahead, and I was i

Drangey Bird Cliff in North Iceland and the Viking Grettir the Strong
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Drangey Bird Cliff in North Iceland and the Viking Grettir the Strong

I went on a truly memorable trip when I sailed with the Drangeyjarferðir tours, and climbed up to the top of the steep Drangey Island sea cliff in Skagafjörður fjord in North Iceland. There is only one accessible path to the top of Drangey Island - on the man-made path at Uppgönguvík or the Climbing-Up-Cove. It is a steep path to the top of the 180-meter-high cliff, but ropes and chains make the ascent easier. And a ladder on the final climb.  Top photo: Puffins on Drangey Island - all my photos are taken in fog, so they are a bit gloomy On the boat tour, arriving at Drangey Island. Dran

A fantastic Hike into the mysterious Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in South-Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

A fantastic Hike into the mysterious Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in South-Iceland

I went on a fantastic tour with my mother, where I explored a beautiful canyon in Iceland - Stakkholtsgjá Canyon.  We were a group of Icelanders travelling together, heading to Þórsmörk National Park on a day trip. One of the stops on the way was to hike into this beautiful canyon. Top photo: In Stakkholtsgjá canyon Hiking in Stakkholtsgjá canyon Stakkholtsgjá is one of Iceland's places that seem otherworldly. The canyon is around 2 km long and up to 100 m deep.  There are some small rivers to be crossed, and many of us got wet feet, and some people fell in and got drenched, but it wa

Keldur Turf House in South Iceland - is this the oldest House in Iceland?
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Keldur Turf House in South Iceland - is this the oldest House in Iceland?

I adore turf houses, also called sod houses; they are so typical Icelandic. I have written another long travel blog listing all the turf houses in Iceland. It is appropriate to write a special travel blog about the oldest turf house in Iceland, the historical farm of Keldur in South Iceland. Keldur is one of only a very few preserved turf houses in South Iceland; the other is the turf house at Austur-Meðalholt, which is now a museum. At Skógar Museum in South Iceland, you will also find a lovely collection of turf houses. Top photo: Keldur turf farm and Keldnakirkja church Keldur turf

The Beautiful Laufás Turf House in Eyjafjörður in North Iceland
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The Beautiful Laufás Turf House in Eyjafjörður in North Iceland

Laufás turf house in Eyjafjörður is a must-visit while travelling in North Iceland. I love these old turf houses; they are so typical of Iceland, in my opinion. My grandmother was born in a turf house, so it is not so long ago that turf houses were inhabited here in Iceland. Times have changed, for sure. Laufás Turf House in Eyjafjörður in North Iceland On my travels around my country, I search for turf houses and have written a long travel blog about the turf houses I have visited over the past years: A List of the beautiful Icelandic Turf Houses, which I have visited on my travels in

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