Hvannalindir is a remote and hard to reach highland oasis
Situated in Iceland’s stark and remote northeastern highlands, Hvannalindir stands as a verdant oasis amid a sea of lava fields and rugged mountain ranges. This secluded area, perched at 640 meters, is a testament to nature’s resilience, boasting a unique ecosystem that thrives despite its...
Exploring Thorsmork in winter is something else
It is safe to say that Thorsmork, the forest of Thor, has a special place in the hearts of all Icelanders. Travelers mostly experience it in the summertime, but exploring Thorsmork in winter is something else. I have often visited Thorsmork in the summer, but...
The wonders of the Icelandic highlands are yours to experience with Midgard
My latest partners are Midgard Adventure and Midgard Base Camp. They operate in the village of Hvolsvollur on the south coast of Iceland. At the helm of this family-run tour company is Hildur Kristjánsdottir. Her passion for the wonders of the Icelandic highlands and sustainable...
The lonely mountain of Mælifell
There are plenty of mountains in Iceland. Many of them are impressive. But one of the most beautiful mountains you will ever see in Iceland is the lonely mountain of Mælifell. It is situated just north of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. In that glacier, the massive volcano...
Rauðibotn crater is a stunning memento of the Eldgjá eruption
I thought I knew more or less about all the fantastic places in Iceland. But before this summer, I had never heard about the impressive crater of Rauðibotn in the Fjallabak nature reserve highlands. I had no idea about the nearby lagoon of Hólmsárlón with...
Lake Langisjór and the crater of doom
I am a big Lord of the Rings fan. But never did I think I would recreate Sam’s and Frodo’s perilous journey to a volcanic crater. As you might imagine, I didn’t really, but I find it a little funny to compare my recent trip...
Lord of the Rings vibes in Iceland at Rauðufossar and Rauðauga
The third day of my recent hiking tour in the Landmannahellir and Landmannalaugar in the Fjallabak nature reserve was unforgettable. Previously we had hiked up to Mt. Löðmundur and hiked around Mt. Skalli. On our third and final hiking day, we visited the stunningly beautiful...
Drekagil – Dragon Ravine – is as cool as it sounds
Sometimes you want to see places because they have such a cool name. One of those places is Drekagil, which means Dragon Ravine in English. The ravine is close to the Askja caldera in the northern Icelandic highlands. I had the good fortune of exploring...
