The Eruption in Meradal
The Eruption in Meradal
On 3 rd August, a little over a year after the eruption in Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes
peninsula ended, a new eruption began on th...
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Volcanic Eruption at Meradalir
Volcanic Eruption at Meradalir
The X markes the spot of the new eruption. About an 8 km walk from the Suðurstrandarvegur parking lots.
A volcanic...
Gröndalshús – Gröndal‘s House
Gröndalshús – Gröndal‘s House
This charming red house was the home of Benedikt Gröndal (1826-1907), writer, illustrator,
translator and natural scientist. H...
Klambratún
The Klambratún park occupies land in the district of Norðurmýri formerly divided into small-holdings under copyhold (heritable perpetual lease). The Norðurmýri...
Where the Sun comes up
It is possible to debate whether Klifbrekkufossar in Mjóafjörður is the most beautiful waterfall in the country, that nowhere is the fog more awesome than in St...
Four spots to visit
Four spots to visit
The best time to see and experience much of Iceland is during the height of summer. Here
are four places that are great to visit, but whic...
Listval
Exquisite gallery opens in Harpa
Listval exhibits Icelandic art
Elísabet Alma Svendsen and Helga Kjerúlf have worked in art and design on various projects,...
From Mexico to THE EDGE OF THE WORLD!
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD!
A Mexican photographer displays the nature of the North as art ...
Explore the beauty of East Iceland
Picturesque towns, hiking trails,
and breathtaking nature awaits
Both culture and vibrant atmosphere symbolise the unique fjord Seyðisfjörður. The village ...
Mývatn Tours – Explore the Interior of Iceland
Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Askja and Viti
Iceland’s uninhabited interior is home to an otherworldly landscape that must be seen to be believed....
Journey into the inside of a glacier
Into the Glacier is an environmentally conscious company with a rich history
Exploring the surface of a glacier is thrilling, but actually getting inside one...
The Icelandic Seal Centre
The Icelandic Seal Centre was created to promote seal research and sustainable seal-watching along the Vatnsnes peninsula. While the centre has a serious resear...
Fyrirboði á gos?
Fyrirboði á gos?
Í gærkvöldi var stór jarðskjálfti 4,6 að stærð undir Langjökli. Það er ekki algengt að svo stórir skjálftar séu á þessu svæði. Jökullinn sem...
The World of Ásmundur
The World of Ásmundur
International Museum Day is held every year on May 18 by the International Museum Council. Admission to many museums is free, such as t...
Seltjörn og Nes
Seltjörn og Nes
The headland from Elliðaá and west of Grótta is called Seltjarnarnes. On the headland lies the capital Reykjavík, except for the westernmost ...
Guðmundur = Erró
Guðmundur = Erró
One of our greatest artists is Guðmundur Guðmundsson, born in 1932, known as the artist Erró. He is one of the few Icelandic visual artists ...
Filming locations for Game of Thrones
Filming locations for Game of Thrones
One filming location was high up in Þjórsárdalur Valley, more specifically Gjáin. Incredibly beautiful place and one ...
Game of Thrones at Þingvellir
This photo series of mine, about the filming locations of Game of Thrones, is from Þingvellir National Park. The eighth episode was filmed there.Fairy tales in ...
The history, the land and the calm
The history, the land and the calm
The other day I heard a meteorologist talking about the weather on the radio. Where would be the highest average temperatu...
Photos of the Year
Photos of the year
The annual exhibition of The Icelandic Press Photography Association
is now in the Reykjavík Museum of Photography, and the exhibition wi...
