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The spectacular Silver Circle in West Iceland

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The spectacular Silver Circle in West Iceland

The Golden Circle in South Iceland is the most popular route in Iceland, with its beautiful waterfalls, geysers, and historic sights. But there is another route in West Iceland that is also worth a visit: the Silver Circle of Iceland. Then we have another very popular circle up north called the Diamond Circle. I refer to these 3 circles as the Jewel Circles of Iceland. Top photo: Hraunfossar waterfalls Reykholtskirkja church at Reykholt On the Silver Circle, you will find beautiful waterfalls coming straight from a lava field, the most powerful hot spring in Europe, a hot spring Spa, on

The beautiful Geirsstaðakirkja Turf Church in East Iceland - a Replica of an old Turf Church

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The beautiful Geirsstaðakirkja Turf Church in East Iceland - a Replica of an old Turf Church

On the land of Litli-Bakki in Hróarstunga in East Iceland, you will find a replica of a 1000-year-old farm turf church, which stood on this spot in the Commonwealth Age (þjóðveldisöld 930-1262). An archaeological dig in 1997 on the land of Geirsstaðir, run by the East Iceland Cultural Museum - Minjasafn Austurlands, unearthed old ruins of a farmstead, including a Viking longhouse, a turf church, and two smaller buildings. A circular turf wall was unearthed around the buildings. Top photo: Geirsstaðakirkja church Inside Geirsstaðakirkja Turf Church Geirsstaðakirkja turf church is b

Tröllafoss - Trolls' Falls in Mosfellsdalur Valley in South-West Iceland

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Tröllafoss - Trolls' Falls in Mosfellsdalur Valley in South-West Iceland

You don't have to go far from Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city, to visit beautiful waterfalls. One such waterfall is hidden away in the Mosfellsdalur valley in SW Iceland and is mainly visited by locals. This waterfall is called Tröllafoss or Trolls' Falls and is located in the Leirvogsá river. Top photo: Tröllafoss waterfall The gravel road leading to Tröllafoss waterfall Tröllafoss waterfall is close to Skeggjastaðir farm. To find it, you turn right on a trail before you reach that farm. There are two parking spaces, one for 2WD, where you can leave your car and follow the road.

The Majestic Grænavatn Turf House at Mývatn in North Iceland

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The Majestic Grænavatn Turf House at Mývatn in North Iceland

I have been writing about the main turf houses in Iceland in my travel blogs, and now I want to show you the turf houses in the Mývatn area by Grænavatn lake. It is called Grænavatn turf house or Green Lake turf house. Grænavatn is a settlement farm, so there might have been a turf house in this same location since the Vikings settled in Iceland. Top photo: The Majestic Grænavatn Turf House at Mývatn Grænavatn turf house This is a large turf house; the front house is 30 m long and 8 m wide, and some of the turf outbuildings remain. The turf house at Grænavatn is an example of how

Tyrfingsstaðir Turf House in Skagafjörður in North Iceland & Fornverkaskólinn

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Tyrfingsstaðir Turf House in Skagafjörður in North Iceland & Fornverkaskólinn

In Skagafjörður in North Iceland, you will find a big turf house, Glaumbær turf farm - but there is another, less visited turf farm in Skagafjörður as well, close to Ring Road 1, but off the beaten track. It is called Tyrfingsstaðir turf farm at Kjálki. The first written source on this turf farm is a contract of sale which dates back to the 8th of January 1478, but it is believed that there has been a farm here since before the year 1300. Top photo: at Tyrfingsstaðir turf house Tyrfingsstaðir turf house You will find several turf houses at Kjálki; the turf farm, which consists of 5 bui

The Mythical Walk of Reykjavík - become acquainted with the Elves, Trolls and Mythical Beings of Iceland

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The Mythical Walk of Reykjavík - become acquainted with the Elves, Trolls and Mythical Beings of Iceland

The summer of 2019 was unusually sunny in Reykjavík. So instead of travelling around Iceland like I usually do, I only made one trip up north and stayed in Reykjavík to enjoy the sunshine. I checked out what my city, Reykjavík, had to offer in terms of guided tours. Top photo: The Mythical Walk of Reykjavík The oldest house in Reykjavík is in Aðalstræti, not counting the one on Viðey island. I was intrigued by the name of one tour I found - the Icelandic Mythical Walk | Trolls, Elves & Hidden People. As you, who read my travel blog, know, I have dedicated many travel blogs to the

Fancy tasting some authentic Icelandic Whisky at the Eimverk Distillery?

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Fancy tasting some authentic Icelandic Whisky at the Eimverk Distillery?

Now, this travel blog of mine is a bit different from my other travel blogs at Guide to Iceland, where I focus on interesting sights to visit in Iceland and our history. But I am now going to introduce you to a genuine Icelandic product; the first and only whisky distillery in Iceland, producing whisky from 100% Icelandic barley; Eimverk Distillery. They call their product Flóki whisky - From Grain to Glass. Top photo: The guide Rökkvi introducing Flóki whisky to us Eimverk distillery Eimverk Distillery offers daily guided tours of its factory, with plenty of sampling (and I mean ple

Drangsnes at Strandir in the Westfjords Region, the Troll and the Hot Tubs

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Drangsnes at Strandir in the Westfjords Region, the Troll and the Hot Tubs

In this travel blog, I want to show you Drangsnes, a lovely little fishing village at Strandir on the eastern part of the Westfjords Region of Iceland, just 30 km away from Hólmavík village. At Drangsnes, you will find 3 hot tubs by the sea just as you enter the village. The hot tubs have become the main attraction of the village, together with Grímsey islands and the pillar of rock a little further on, which is one of the trolls, who wanted to divide the Westfjords Region from the mainland of Iceland. The pillar of rock gives Drangsnes its name, as such pillars are called drangur in Icel

The 3 Trolls who wanted to separate the Westfjords Region from the Mainland of Iceland - Icelandic Folklore - Vestfjarðatröllin

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The 3 Trolls who wanted to separate the Westfjords Region from the Mainland of Iceland - Icelandic Folklore - Vestfjarðatröllin

Icelandic folklore features many elf and troll stories, and I have shown you many such locations in my travel blog. A well-known Icelandic troll story tells of the 3 trolls who wanted to sever the Westfjords Region from the mainland of Iceland and keep it as a troll country. While staying in Kirkjuból in Strandir for three days, I visited two of the trolls. I had already visited the 3rd troll several times, but that troll is found across Steingrímsfjörður bay and gives the name to Drangsnes. Top photo: Vestfjarðatröllin - the Westfjord Trolls The 2 trolls in the distance in Kollafjör

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