Go on the Perfect Reykjavik Hiking Trail
Iceland is in many ways the perfect country for hiking. But not everybody who is visiting will have the time or the inclination to venture far from Reykjavik. And of course, hiking on glaciers or in the highlands is not for everyone. Luckily, there is this…
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…
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…
Hiking in Iceland When the Weather is S*it – Part 1
If you look at a typical travel brochure of Iceland you will notice that the pictures will almost show serene beautiful landscape awash in sunshine. However, make no mistake, Iceland is called Iceland for a reason. This means that travelers must be ready for rough…
Kjolur Hiking Trail in Iceland – The Haunted Highway
Ever since settlement in the Viking age in the ninth century. there has been a “highway” running through the country called Kjolur hiking trail (or “Kjölur”) route on the Icelandic highlands which runs from the northern part of Iceland to the south. Tales of migrations…
Be One With Iceland on the Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Iceland has two very different routes called “Laugavegur” (“hot spring road”) One is the main shopping street in Reykjavik. The lower part of Laugavegur and Bankastræti which follows it into the city centre are collectively and only half-jokingly called “Fleece Street” by us locals for…
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…
