Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir
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Hi, my name is Regína and I was born and raised here in Iceland. Since 2013 I have written 300 travel blogs about various interesting places to visit in Iceland. I hope you enjoy reading my travel-blog :)
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The Elf-church Álfakirkja at Laugarvatnsvellir plains in Iceland
Remember when I told you about the Laugarvatnshellir cave in my travel blog Laugarvatnshellir Cave & the Cave People of Iceland? These caves were inhabited by two families in the last century and you can get guided tours of the caves which show you what life was like in the caves. Top photo: by the elf-church The elf-church as seen from the distance A short distance from the cave, you will find a distinctive rock, which is believed to be an elf-church Álfakirkja. Seeing that the weather was glorious when I last visited Laugarvatnshellir, I decided on hiking to the elf-church. It was s
Beautiful Northern Lights in Reykjavík and Winter Activities in Iceland
I have noticed that one of the main "things" which our foreign visitors want to witness in wintertime in Iceland are the Northern Lights. I am often asked if there will be Northern Lights tonight or in January, February, etc - and at what time the lights will be on, as it were, but we locals honestly never know when they are going to show up. Top photo: Northern Lights as seen from my balcony Northern Lights as seen from the 12th floor in my mother-in-law's block of flats in Reykjavík A clear and dark sky is of the essence so that the Northern Lights can be visible to us, and they s
A breathtaking View from Hringsbjarg Cliff on Tjörnes Peninsula in North-Iceland
Hringsbjarg cliff is 60 metre's tall towering cliff on the east side of the Tjörnes peninsula in North-East Iceland. From the cliff, you will find a spectacular view of Fjallahöfn and the vast plains of the Kelduhverfi county, which divide the Tjörnes peninsula and Öxarfjörður fjord. During the puffin season in Iceland, this is an excellent location to watch this delightful bird with the colourful beak and orange feet. Top photo: the view from Hringsbjarg cliff Puffins are so cute An observation platform has been put up on Hringsbjarg cliff and some railings, but I remember standi
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, which 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. 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, one of the historic sites in Iceland and archaeological remains, a spectac
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 back in 1997 on the land of Geirsstaðir, run by the East Iceland Cultural Museum - Minjasafn Austurlands, unearthed old ruins of a farmstead, consisting of a Viking long-house, 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 chur
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 Mosfellsdalur valley in SW-Iceland and is mainly visited by us locals. It is a hidden gem. This waterfall is called Tröllafoss or Trolls' Falls and is located in 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 Majestic Grænavatn Turf House at Mývatn in North-Iceland
I have been writing about the main turf houses in Iceland and now 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 there are also outbuildings remaining. The turf house at Grænavatn is an example of how turf houses were built at
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 buil
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 then I have dedicated many travel-blogs to the my
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 to you 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 their factory at 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 - weekends at
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