Author: Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson — Reykjavík-based Iceland Travel Editor since 2012

Extreme Sports in Iceland

Rafting the Beast of the East

Often called the ”Beast of the East” the Austari Jökulsá river  is by many considered the best rafting river in Europe. It is situated in the Skagafjörður region in the North of Iceland. It originates the Hofsjökull glacier along with its sister river Vestari Jökulsá....
Hiking in Iceland

Extreme Climbing and Hiking in North of Iceland

Do you want to spend some 24 hours hiking and climbing across 45 kilometers of rugged terrain of snow, semi-glaciers, and loose rocks and boulders, scaling 24 peaks and accumulating an elevation gain of 4.5 km in sub-arctic conditions? If so, the annual 24 peak challenge...
Spas and baths

Seljavallalaug Swiming Pool Filled With Ash

The Seljavallalaug pool is a local treasure, located near the farm Seljavellir at the foot of the Eyjafjoll Mountains in Southern Iceland. It was filled with ash from the infamous Eyjafjallajokull eruption in 2010. It has been cleaned since then so you should be OK...