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1. Seljalandsfoss The Seljalandsfoss waterfall is a must-see on any list of Iceland’s best waterfalls. By following the path that leads around the 63-meter-high drop, you can see it from every angle. Gljfrabi, a waterfall hidden between the rocks just a 10-minute walk from Seljalandsfoss, is also worth your time. You can even wake up […]

Skógafoss With a breadth of 25 meters (82 feet) and a plunge of 60 meters, Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls (197 feet). This huge cascade, located on the Skógá river, is easily visible from Route 1 and is a great place to stop and take some air when travelling Iceland’s […]

Summer in Iceland is a stunning time to visit, with many active waterfalls, flourishing lupine flowers, and the possibility of a nice sunny stay along your journey. In the summer, Iceland does not live up to its name since it is not nearly as cold as it appears. You don’t need to bring your winter […]

Seljavallalaug Seljavallalaug is a renowned hot spring located on Iceland’s South Coast between the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. The hot spring, which was built in 1923, is Iceland’s oldest man-made pool and has a temperature range of 20°-30°C (68°-86°F). As you sit in the 25-meter-long pool, take in the green-colored waters of Seljavallalaug. The pool […]

Skogafoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, it is situated in the southern region. The massive wonder stands at the height of 60 meters (197 ft) and is 25 meters wide (82 ft). The interesting fact about this waterfall is that it comes directly from two glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull. If you […]

The Icelandic horse is a symbol of national pride and joy for the Icelandic people. The first Viking horses came with immigrants between 860 and 935 CE, and our modern-day horses are descendants of them. Mini ice ages, Viking wars, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions have all been witnessed by this horse. These beautiful animals may […]

National Museum of Iceland Anyone interested in learning more about Iceland’s rich history must visit the National Museum of Iceland. The museum is divided into two floors and is structured chronologically from the time of the Vikings’ settlement to the current day. It’s not a completely straight path since you have to wander left and […]

Every Icelander has a favorite mountain, and some are more well-known than others. Hvannadalshnjkur, Iceland’s tallest peak, is located in the southeast corner of the nation, on top of the Vatnajökull glacier. After its volcanic eruption in 2010, Eyjafjallajökull, in the south of Iceland, is perhaps the most world-renowned peak in Iceland — yet every […]