Seljavallalaug is a small but lovely swimming pool, fed by a natural hot spring on the edge of the highlands. Nestled in the mountains — or rather on a mountainside — the little pool is extremely photogenic, which has made it one of the most popular spots on Iceland’s south coast in recent years. […]
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Category: Icelands South
All things south: The most visited region of Iceland with articles on the glacial lagoon, the westman islands and all the top attractions along the coast…
Iceland waterfalls
Waterfalls in Iceland… If there is something the small country in the north has vast amounts of, it’s waterfalls. Wikipedia lists some 50+ of them but I am pretty sure, there are a lot more… In the following article, we want to give a comprehensive overview of the waterfalls in Iceland to help you make […]
Iceland hot springs, hot pots, swimming ...
Iceland has vast amounts of natural hot springs, pools and hotpots, swimming pools and spas. The geothermal activity in the country is so high, that most areas in the country can source the hot water directly from the ground and thus it’s quite easy to supply pools with hot water as well. In this article, […]
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 […]