Gerpir is the easternmost mountain peak in Iceland and has some of the oldest rock formations in the country, dating back 12 million years. The Gerpir mountain is an excellent hiking area where travelers can appreciate Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. The Gerpir mountain stands out as a special des

Holmatindur mountain is a prominent peak in East Iceland, offering excellent hiking and outdoor adventure opportunities. Its peak is 3,232 feet (985 meters) above sea level and towers over the towns of Reydarfjordur and Eskifjordur. Holmatindur mountain nestles between the coastal towns of Eskifjor

Almannaskarðsgöng is a 1312m (roughly 1.3km) tunnel along Route 1, located near Höfn (Hornafjörður) in the eastern region of Iceland. The tunnel pushes through 1150m of rock and 162m of concrete. The

Hornafjörður (“Fjord of Horns”) is a fjord, municipality and growing community found in southeast Iceland. The fjord takes its name from the curved shapes of the sand reefs that have formed just off

Vestragil is a gully at Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park and a popular stop for hikers. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Denis DespaiR. No edits made. Here you get the chance to soak weary feet in a hot spring at a perfect temperature and enjoy the nature. There is also an old

Arneshreppur is a municipality of the Westfjords in Northwest Iceland. There are many ways to explore the Arneshreppur municipality and the Westfjords. The easiest way is to take a day tour to Strandir (the coastal area home to Arneshreppur) while in the Westfjords. Alternatively, you can book a 13

Hrolleifsborg is a mountain in the Westfjords, in one of the most remote parts of Iceland. Learn more about this area on a tour of the Westfjords in Iceland. At 776 metres (2545 ft) tall, it is one of the highest peaks in the region. It is an excellent spot for hiking but requires guests to tr

Hlidarvatn lake, or Hlíðarvatn in Icelandic, is a serene body of water nestled in the Hnappadalur valley in West Iceland. It offers picturesque views and opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation. The lake is home to different types of fish and offers excellent fishing opportunities througho

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Christian Bickel. No edits made.  Dimmugljúfur is a deep and dramatic canyon in northeast Iceland, a favourite among hikers to the region. Alongside its counterpart canyon Hafrahvamma, Dimmugljúfur sits below the controversial Kárahnjúkar dam and reservoir.

Holaskogur is a deforested area (despite the name, 'skogur'='forrest') in Gjupverjaafrettur in the mid highlands of Iceland.  Holaskogur has excellent modern accommodations and is th

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jóna Þórunn. No edits made. Hreppholar is a series of regular basalt columns located at Hrunaheidi heath in South Iceland. These towering pillars are locat

The Northeast of Iceland is one of the country’s eight traditional regions, encompassing diverse landscapes like waterfalls, lakes, fjords, and coastal towns. It is also home to Akureyri, the most populous town in Iceland outside the Capital Region. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in the

Karahnjukavirkjun is a Hydropower plant in Eastern Iceland, designed to 4600 GWh annually to serve Alcoa's aluminium smelter east of Reydarfjordur in Northeast Iceland.  Visit this location on a 

Eyjabakkar is an oasis in the East Highlands of Iceland.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. This is Iceland's second-largest wetland, the largest being Thjorsarver, itself a R

Northwest Iceland is a region in the land of fire and ice characterized by its untamed natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. It is home to the largest seal colony in Icelan

Brunnhorn is a little-known, jagged mountain in south-east Iceland. It often nicknamed the Batman Mountain due to its distinctive shape, giving it the appearance of bat ears. Description of Brunnho

Karahnjúkur describes two mountains and a power plant, found beside each other in East Iceland. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons. Photo by

Brúardalir is a series of valleys in Brúaröræfi in East Iceland.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Surroundings The valleys that make up Brúardalir are Laugarvalladalur, Sauðá