A Quirky Work of Art is the Best Place to Photograph Reykjavik
As we have mentioned before the harbor area in downtown Reykjavik is fast becoming a really fun place to visit. The latest addition to noteworthy places in the harbor area is a rather quirky new work of art, which is located right next to a...
Join the Icelanders at the bonfire on New Years Eve
Iceland is the place to be on new years eve. A large part of that reason is the spectacular, if uncoordinated fireworks display that is the main feature of the celebrations. There is more pyromania to enjoy however as bonfires are lit all over the...
In a massive canyon resides Glymur, the second highest waterfall in Iceland
Iceland does have some impressive canyons, but personally, I am mostly into canyons that are adorned with big waterfalls. If you are looking for a photogenic canyon and a big waterfall in Iceland, look no further than the waterfall of Glymur in Hvalfjördur (fjord of...
2014 Calendar with Aerial Photography from Iceland by Nick Miners
Our friend Nick Miners, who has contributed to our blog with his stunning pictures of the Westfjords has the following message to the readers of Stuck in Iceland: Over the course of my many visits to Iceland, I have made a lot of good friends,...
The Geothermal Area Of Krýsuvík is an Icelandic Jewel
We picked a good day to make the trip to Krýsuvík, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. It was quite warm by Icelandic standards, especially since it was also a low wind day (a day to be cherished, if you have spent any length...
Kirkjufell Mountain Pictured in all Seasons From Dusk to Dawn
Everybody who wants to visit Iceland without thousands of tourists during the summer month and who wants to experience more about the living and nature on this beautiful island should spend at least a few days on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Just a 2.5-hour drive from...
Hiking in Iceland When the Weather is S*it – Part 2
Back in 2011 I had the opportunity of hiking up to the Eyjafjallajokull Glacier. This is was of course pretty exciting since only a year had passed from the massive eruption there in 2010. Me and my friend had joined the ash clearing effort in...
Into the rift
Rauðfeldsgjá (Red-cloak rift) is a deep rift which extents about 40 meters into the mountain Botnsfjall in Snæfellsnes. You can enter it, but be prepared to do a bit of climbing. Also, take real good care because a small brook runs through it, and you...
