Hafnarfjall: Fun climb at the highway
Elevation: 844m Ascent time:. 2.5-3 hrs Length: 6-7km Map: 26 Elevation difference: 800m The mountain A cluster of peaks rises to over 800 metres west of the Skarðsheiði massif a
Meanwhile, In Hafnarfjörður: One Of Reykjavík’s Neighbouring Towns
To most people who visit Iceland, the town of Hafnarfjörður is a suburb on the way to Reykjavík, or “that bit where the city starts.” As seen from the Flybus […]
The Five Gaits Of Horsepower: A Trip To Fákasel Horse Park
A glorious, wise and spiritual creature stands calmly in the stable. His eyes are focused, his carbon-black fur is shining under a bright light, and his posture is perfect. After [
Welcome To Nowhere: An Escape Into The Icelandic Highlands
Kjölur is a long, dusty trail that winds its way through the high plains of Iceland’s western highlands. It’s a swerving route that carves through vast swathes of roug
South By Southwest: Nature, Culture And Fine Dining In The Westman Islands
Iceland seems fantastical so much of the time. Travelling around the country, I’m always reminded of novels and films of lands that aren’t based in reality. Just when you think
Of Ice And Men: Powering Through Þórsmörk
Super jeeps are a common sight in Iceland. These monstruous souped-up all-terrain vehicles sit dotted around the parking spaces of downtown, sticking out above the normal road cars
No Way In Hell Is This Country On Planet Earth
Having heard horrifying (yet somewhat amusing) stories about tourists getting stuck in the mountains in their little VW Beetles, my friends and I decided to rent a four-wheel drive
Searching For Bobby Fischer In Selfoss
Within minutes of entering Selfoss, Hrefna and I are lost. “I think we were supposed to take the other exit,” I say, but there are trucks riding our ass and […]
Street Art Came To Life In This Week’s #GVPics Competition
This week’s Instagram competition photos were so thought provoking, humorous, artistic and beautiful. We have said it before and we’re saying it again: it’s reall
Blazing Trails: Meet The Volunteers Caring For Þórsmörk
Other than the Volcano Huts and a couple of small farms, one of the only regularly inhabited spots in the wild expanse of Þórsmörk is Húsadalur, on the edge of […]
Getting High: Hiking In The Otherworldly Þórsmörk
The tarmac of Þórsmerkurvegur ends abruptly, a few kilometres inland from Seljalandsfoss, with a sudden bump that rouses the bus’s passengers from their slumber. The interrupti
Guide: What To Do On A Rainy Or Sunny Day?
Rainy Day Guide: The Pool You’re thinking this should be over on the sunny side guide. But trust us, there is nothing better than being in a warm pool while […]
Sigur Rós Is On The Road And Everybody Can Be Part Of It
Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós is currently on a 24-hour “slow TV” road trip around the country. A live feed of the trip is being streamed globally via YouTube and [&helli
PHOTOS: Solstice In The Land Of 24 Hour Sun
Iceland’s light summer nights reach their peak this evening with the arrival of the summer solstice. Weather permitting, people in Reykjavík will see the sun dip below the h
Holy Solstice, Please Let Us Sleep
Iceland is known for its midnight sun—as early as May and as late as August, Iceland’s nights are as bright as its days. But beyond the initial shock of nearly […]
The 3rd “Iceland Is Weird But So Great” Video Is Here
The third installment of the travel video series is here, and this time, you can take a closer look at Iceland’s obsession with choirs. Many new arrivals might not know [&hel
PHOTOS: 12 Hours In Snæfellsnes
Less than two hours drive from Reykjavik lies the Snæfellsnes peninsula, sometimes known as “Iceland in miniature,” such is the diversity of the landscape. Here are a
All Ice Everything: Glacier Walks And Boat Trips
Even during the peak of Iceland’s summer’s season, there’s always a place to be cold. So, feeling the 13˚ city heat of Reykjavík, we decided to go there. The south [&hellip
Discovering Þríhnúkagígur: Árni B. Stefánsson’s Descent Into A Volcano
During our recent visit to the Þríhnúkagígur volcano, the magma chamber was a hive of activity, with workmen busily preparing the space for the season ahead. The man leading th
Springtime In Svalbard: Ice Caves, Dog Sleds And Tinder In The Arctic
The very first written mention of the group of islands known as Svalbard, meaning “cold coast” or “cold edge,” comes from a 12th century Icelandic Saga. “Svalbard fundinn
Living On The Edge: A Trip To Grímsey, Iceland’s Arctic Island
It’s almost 2pm when our tiny propeller plane passes over the glossy white mountains that mark Iceland’s northern coastline. I press my face to the cold glass to see the [&hell