Iceland in winter — I get asked about it again and again, and after a quick survey among our readers it quickly became clear: a detailed post on the topic was overdue! Our goal with this website is to support you as well as possible on your trip to Iceland, whether you come for […]
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Iceland Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Gems...
Iceland hidden gems are rare these days, but here and there they still exist… I’ve spent quite a few months on the island by now, and along the way I’ve learned one thing: almost every attraction in Iceland has a counterpart somewhere else on the island — and these places are often far less […]
Kleifarvatn in Iceland – Diving & Snorke
Tucked away in the mountains of the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve south of Reykjavik lies Kleifarvatn. This naturally formed lake is remote and far from civilization. The area is quiet and deserted. The lake is not – at least not quiet. Once you leave the bumpy asphalt road and round the first bend on the […]
Diving in Bjarnagjá – Welcome to the Jun
Bjarnagjá is one of the most fascinating dive sites in Iceland for me. The small rock fissure lies in the south of the island, near the town of Grindavik. Only a few meters from the Atlantic and connected to it through various tunnels, it is nevertheless mostly filled with crystal-clear spring water. Through the […]
Funny Facts About Iceland – Useless Know
Iceland is a small country somewhere up in the Atlantic that is home to an average of just three people per square kilometre. It has volcanoes that occasionally shut down air traffic, and for a long time a stand-up comedian was mayor of the capital. If those are the less funny facts, you can […]
Davidsgjá – Ice Diving at the Volcano in
Davidsgjá, David’s fissure, is one of my favorite dive sites in Iceland. Located in lake Þingvallavatn, the crack stretches over several hundred meters and takes divers through Iceland’s largest natural lake at a depth of 15-20m. So if you’re looking for an alternative or an addition to diving in Silfra, this is the place […]
Strytan in Iceland – Diving at Geotherma
Divers want to see something special. Be it big fish, colorful corals, crystal-clear water or lost shipwrecks. If you think of diving in Iceland, icebergs probably come to mind — and if you do a bit of research, you’ll inevitably stumble upon Silfra, a dive site that keeps showing up at the very top […]
Silfra in Iceland: Diving Between Tecton...
Silfra… During my multi-day diving tour of Iceland, I was lucky enough to have two dives take me to Þingvellir. This historic place is surrounded by four active volcanoes, namely Hrómundartindur, Hengill, Prestahnjúkur and Hrafnabjörg. The valley is part of Iceland’s Golden Circle and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. It […]
Þingvellir National Park in Iceland – Hi
Þingvellir — many people know this name even though they can’t pronounce its first letter, let alone type it on their keyboard! Iceland’s best-known national park is only about an hour’s drive from the capital Reykjavík and is home to many sights. In this post I want to give you some background that should […]
The Westman Islands: All About Heimaey o...
Iceland’s Westman Islands, Heimaey on Vestmannaeyjar: I keep getting asked where you can still experience the lonely, unspoiled Iceland. Far away from the tourist crowds — a hidden gem, please. First the bad news: I don’t think there are any hidden gems left in Iceland. A few have been suggested to me over the […]