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Sudureyri is an eco-friendly village nestled on the shores of the Westfjords, Iceland, with a population of approximately 300 residents. Despite its small size, Sudureyri boasts a rich maritime history, making it a charming destination for visitors. Image from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Brad W

Neskaupstadur Museum House, or "Safnahúsið Neskaupstað," is a museum complex in the town of Neskaupstadur in East Iceland. It has three distinct museums under one roof, offering insights into the region's rich heritage, nature, and contemporary arts. The Neskaupstadur Museum House, known in Ice

Gvendarlaug is the name given to a medieval hot pool, hot creek and swimming pool found in Westfjords. Explore this location in Iceland on a self drive tour.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Icel

Bjarnarey is a small and uninhabited island located off the South Coast of Iceland in the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar). It is the fourth-largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. Like the other islands in the Westman Islands, Bjarnarey was created through underwater volcanic activity mi

Magni is one of the newest craters in Iceland, alongside its neighbour Móði.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our content is written and reviewed by local experts who are deeply familiar with Ice

Kapelluhraun is a young lava field housing the ruins of a Catholic chapel, situated on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Reykholt. No edits made.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helpi

Árhver (and nearby Vellir) is a geological feature which consists of six to eight vents on small sand flats, some slightly elevated but most just beneath the surface of the water. Lucky visitors might be able to see it erupt, shooting water up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) into the air, although the activit

Svarta is a river in Bardardalur valley in North Iceland, around 45 kilometers from the mighty Skjalfandafljot glacier river. Svarta is one of the greatest trout rivers in Iceland. The beautiful Ullarfoss waterfall is located in this river.Waarom u onze inhoud kunt vertrouwenGuide to Iceland is het

Fnjoskadalur is a valley in South-Thingeyjarsysla county in North Iceland. It is home to Vaglaskogur, the country's largest birch forest. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Coast Way self drive, available in the

Hólmsheiði is a prison just outside of Reykjavík, known for its long-term rehabilitation facilities for women, as well as its reputation for luxury. Waarom u onze inhoud kunt vertrouwenGuide to Icela

De Flaajokull ("glooiende gletsjer") is een kleine gletsjertong aan de oostkant van de vulkaan Breidabunga, die zich uitstrekt vanaf de grootste ijskap van IJsland, de Vatnajokull. Verken dit gebied

Svartsengi Power Station is a geothermal power plant on the Reykjanes peninsula. The station's excess water is used to fill the renowned Blue Lagoon. Photo from Pixabay, by neanet. No edits made. Svartsengi Power Station is located in the southwest of Iceland, near the town of Grindavik and close t

Thjorsarver is a wetlands area and natural reserve in the mid highlands of Iceland and became listed as a RAMSAR site in 1990, mainly as it the world's largest breeding ground for pink-footed geese.

Eldvorp is a crater row of scoria and spatter cones located northwest of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland. The area has extensive geothermal activity, emanating steam of abou

Englandshverir hot spring is a series of hidden hot spring pools in the geothermal area of West Iceland near Reykjavik. The geothermal pool is near Iceland’s capital but off-the-beaten-path. Travelers can reach it by renting a car and driving themselves, or as part of a self-drive tour, like this I

Eldey is a small island southwest of the tip of Reykjanes, and situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (see continental drift). Another island was formed further out in the year 1783 by an eruption from the sea floor but was later washed away. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Dagur Brynjólfsso

De Trolladyngja is de grootste schildvulkaan van IJsland en ligt in het noorden van Nationaal Park Vatnajokull in de hooglanden. Verken dit gebied op een autorondreis in IJsland.Waarom u onze inhoud

Flateyri is the largest settlement in the 2km deep fjord, Önundarfjörður, in the Westfjords of Iceland. Its population is still just under 200 people. Even by the Westfjords’ high standards, Önundarfjörður is known for its sublime beauty, tabletop mountains, and eccentric museums. The best way to visit this town is by renting a car and making your