Scaling the Majestic Icelandic Peaks “Hidden” in Plain Sight
“I hope you guys brought a lot of sunblock, otherwise you are not going up there” said the guide as he carefully looked us over. Me and my friend had just arrived at his hut at 5:30 in the morning feeling a bit tired after...
Clearing the Ash From the Eyjafjallajokull Eruption
In April and May 2010 Iceland was in the grip of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption. The international consequence was, as some may remember, a lot of grounded international flights. In Iceland the disgusting ash from the eruption seemed to permeate everything. Fortunately for us living here...
Hiking to the Top of the Highest Mountain in Iceland
To be fair, Iceland hasn´t really got any really high mountains. Highest Mountain in Iceland is Mt. Hvannadalshnjúkur which is “only” 2.110 meters high. This rather lonely and forbidding looking slab of ice is located on the southern tip of Europe´s largest glacier, the Vatnajokull...
Gljúfrabúi Waterfall – Find this Hidden Wonder Close to Seljalandsfoss
Gljúfrabúi waterfall (or Gljúfurárfoss) is at Hamragarðar. It is close to its famous neighbor Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If you want to see these wonderful waterfalls, many great tours will take you there. You can also rent a car and go on a road trip. The hidden waterfall The...