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Many people on their way to and from a volcanic eruption in Iceland at night

The sixth volcano eruption in Iceland this century

The eruption at Fagradalsfjall, Geldingadalir, is the sixth volcano eruption in Iceland in this century. So far, this is the smallest eruption known in Iceland but also by far the...
Lava flows from craters.

Facts about the volcano eruption in Geldingadalur

An volcano eruption broke out at Mt. Fagradalsfjall in the valley Geldingadalur on March 19, 2021. At first it was considered a small eruption and geologists thought it would not...
Close to the Volcanic crater

Iceland Volcano Hike 2021

Iceland is known as the land of ice and fire, and volcanic eruptions are a common thing here. The volcano eruptions in Iceland are usually so big that it is...
Gravel road to Þórsmörk Iceland. Mýrdalsjökull glacier in back.

A trip to Þórsmörk is an absolute adventure

Þórsmörk is, to say the least, a fabulous place in the southern Icelandic highlands, magnificent nature, numerous hiking trails, tranquility and beauty everywhere you look. Þórmörk is named after Thor,...
A modified jeep crosses an ice-covered river in Þórsmörk Iceland.

COVID BORDER RULES FOR ICELAND 2021

What are the current restrictions? Iceland, as with most countries around the world, has rapidly changing covid border rules and guidance. It’s hard to keep up with the latest covid...
Winter, houses and mountains.

What do the locals do in winter?

As a guide I’ve been asked this question many times as we drive along an ice covered Icelandic road, with the wind blowing in total darkness at 9:30 in the...
The Secret Lagoon was made, from natural geothermal resources, in 1891 and is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland.

Iceland is Empty

In the last 10 years or so Iceland has seen more and more tourists coming to visit, that is at least until Covid happened and left Iceland empty. Almost overnight...
People taking pictures of the colorful Rhyolite mountains

Best Tours For Cruise Ship Passengers

Many cruise ships come to Iceland during the summer, and after days at sea the passengers will often want to experience a little of Iceland.With many tours on offer it...