Hvolsvöllur

Hekla

Editorial
The queen, Hekla Hekla is the most active and probably the best-known volcano in Iceland. Hekla is a very young volcano, about 7000 years old, on a very active...

The big eruption in 1104

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The big eruption in 1104 One of the larger volcanic eruptions after Iceland was settled is the Hekla eruption in 1104. In this large eruption in Hekla, proba...

The blessed light

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The blessed light After working as a photographer for 39 years, I have no idea what makes a good photograph. You either learn it or not. But one ...

Beneath the volcano

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    Six rocks and a coastal ridge separates Holtsós and the turbulent Atlantic Ocean. Beneath the volcano There are few places in Iceland...

Behind the waterfall

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Behind the waterfall By the roots of Eyjafjallajökull Glacier to the west is Seljalandsfoss, a 65 m / 213 ft high waterfall that falls from ancient cliffs. ...

Jóhann Briem Icelandic painter

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Jóhann Briem (1907-1991) studied art under the great artist and painter Jón Jónsson, brother of another master of the arts, Ásgrímur Jónsson. Other mentors...

Katla Geopark

E. Marie Valgarðsson
Katla Geopark A destination for adventure Katla Geopark includes geological features of global significance. Over 150 volcanic eruptions have been recorded in...

The House

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The House The Guesthouse at the Centre of Njál’s Saga historical scenario Turning left from Hvolsvelli and driving 9km up the road, one will find Húsið Gu...

Gold under Skógafoss

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Gold under Skógafoss The road eastward across the plains of south Iceland passes through the districts of Ölfus, Flói, Holt, Rangárvellir, Hvolhreppur and Land...

ICELAND’S INSIDE STORY

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ICELAND'S INSIDE STORY STATE-OF-THE ART EDUCATIONAL CENTRE The Lava Centre is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic ac...

A MULTINATIONAL TAPESTRY

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A MULTINATIONAL TAPESTRY A long, artistic Icelandic story of intrigue and love Hvolsvöllur in South Iceland is not only the gateway to Iceland’s volcanic wi...

Skálholt

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Skálholt was, through eight centuries, one of the most important places in Iceland. From 1056 until 1785, it was one of Iceland's two episcopal sees, along with...

Skógarfoss

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Skógarfoss The Forest Waterfall’ as the word Skógarfoss translates, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. This classic 62m high and 15 m wide...

Gold under Skógafoss

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Gold under Skógafoss The road eastward across the plains of south Iceland passes through the districts of Ölfus, Flói, Holt, Rangárvellir, Hvolhreppur and Lan...