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Hiking on Mt. Hestfjall in West-Iceland - a Visit to Andakílsá River and a dip in a Hot pool
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Hiking on Mt. Hestfjall in West-Iceland - a Visit to Andakílsá River and a dip in a Hot pool

In my last 2 travel blogs, I have been showing you places of interest in West Iceland. I showed you the beautiful waterfall Hvítserkur and the natural hot springs in Lundarreykjadalur, among other areas of interest.  Now I am going to show you the view from Mt. Hestfjall and the waterfall in the river Andakílsá, plus a dip in Hreppslaug pool, which gets its geothermal water from a hot spring close by. Top photo: The view from Mt. Hestfjall - the small hill in the photo is called Fossaborg Mt. Hestfjall   This trip was a summer day trip with friends. I am not an avid hiker, but I joine

Lundarreykjadalur Valley in West-Iceland - the Natural Hot Pools Krosslaug and Englandshver
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Lundarreykjadalur Valley in West-Iceland - the Natural Hot Pools Krosslaug and Englandshver

In my last travel blog, I told you about a drive I made on a mountain road to visit the majestic waterfall Hvítserkur in a gully off the beaten path. We had taken the road Uxahryggir number 52 and turned onto the mountain road F-508 leading to Skorradalur valley. Now I want to show you where the Uxahryggir road would have taken us if we hadn't turned off it to visit Hvítserkur waterfall. Straight into the 25 km long Lundarreykjadalur valley. This valley offers natural attractions: here you will find 2 natural hot springs, where it is possible to bathe. They are called Krosslaug and Englan

The majestic Waterfall Hvítserkur in Fitjaá River in West Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The majestic Waterfall Hvítserkur in Fitjaá River in West Iceland

Did you know that the well-known monolith Hvítserkur on the Vatnsnes peninsula in North Iceland has a lesser-known namesake? A beautiful waterfall off the beaten path in West Iceland also goes by the name Hvítserkur. I had seen a photo of the waterfall Hvítserkur from my father-in-law's hiking tour in West Iceland and was awed by its beauty. I was adamant to visit this waterfall and get the same photo as he had  - of me standing on top of Hvítserkur waterfall. Hvítserkur waterfall The only problem was that I didn't own a jeep, which is needed to reach Hvítserkur. So I waited for 3 years

An interesting Hike into the craggy Kotagil Gorge in North Iceland
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

An interesting Hike into the craggy Kotagil Gorge in North Iceland

I love visiting gorges on my travels in Iceland, especially gorges with rivers running through them. As that means that you will find a waterfall at the end of the gorge. Kotagil gorge in Norðurádalur valley in Akrahreppur county (I know this is a mouthful), up in North Iceland, is such a gorge. Furthermore, it is a very special gorge, as it is one of two places in Norðurárdalur listed on the Natural Heritage Register. And you will see why when you visit it.  Top photo: by Kotárfoss waterfall in Kotagil with my father-in-law   Kotagil gorge The name of the gorge, Kotagil, means the

The unique Phenomenon Pseudocraters in Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The unique Phenomenon Pseudocraters in Iceland

I have recently written a travel blog about my favourite volcanic craters in Iceland. Now I want to show you an interesting phenomenon: pseudocraters, which can be found in very few places in the world: Iceland, Hawaii, one in the Azores islands, and the Athabasca Valles region of Mars, as far as I know. Top photo: Skútustaðagígar pseudo craters Skútustaðagígar on a sunny autumn day in 2024 I have often heard that Iceland is a feast for geologists, and the pseudocraters are for sure a valuable addition to that feast.    These rootless craters form when piping-hot, thin-flowing molten

The spectacular Katla Ice Cave in South Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The spectacular Katla Ice Cave in South Iceland

In my travel blogs over the years, I have written about my visits to a couple of seasonal ice caves in Iceland, which form in the winter in Vatnajökull, our largest glacier. In 2018, I visited a spectacular ice cave near Vík village in South Iceland for the first time. It is called the Katla ice cave and is located in the Kötlujökull glacier, a ruggedly beautiful icefall of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland's fourth largest glacier.  Here we are in the territory of the most dreaded volcano in Iceland - the subglacial Katla itself! Top photo: inside the Katla ice cave with the glacier guide from Katl

The colourful Þeistareykir Geothermal Area in North Iceland
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Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

The colourful Þeistareykir Geothermal Area in North Iceland

In my travel blogs over the years, I have shown you several geothermal areas in Iceland, as I love visiting these hot spots in my country. There is one colourful geothermal area in North Iceland that is off the beaten path and less well known than the most popular in the region. It is called Þeistareykir and is well worth a visit. Þeistareykir is a very active fumarole area with clay pools and solfataras. Let's have a look at it, and I will throw in a few stories about this area as well. Top photo: steam coming from the Þeistareykir geothermal area The gravel road leading from Hólasa

A Local's Experience of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

A Local's Experience of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon is one of the best-known and most popular places to visit in Iceland. Being an Icelander, I have visited the Blue Lagoon many, many times through the years, and have always enjoyed my visit. Top photo: enjoying a refreshing drink in the Blue Lagoon Soaking in the Blue Lagoon   I have not visited the Blue Lagoon since the volcanic activity started on the Reykjanes peninsula. But my last visit was with a group of Finnish teenagers and their group leaders.  We arrived at the Blue Lagoon at 18:30 and stayed for 4 hours. The sun was shining, and at the end of the day, th

Soaking in the Geosea Geothermal Sea baths in Húsavík 
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Soaking in the Geosea Geothermal Sea baths in Húsavík 

New geothermal sea baths, Geosea, have opened on the Húsavíkurhöfði cape in North Iceland. I had seen beautiful photos of the sea baths and knew they would be a great addition to the already flourishing Whale-watching capital of Iceland. I was very eager to see them, so we travelled up north to try them out. I can describe my experience with one word - heavenly :) Top photo: Soaking in Geosea geothermal sea baths Geosea geothermal sea baths in Húsavík The infinity view from the new geothermal sea baths is breathtaking, and it fills me with such serenity as I soak in the hot sea baths

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