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Hekla

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 blessed light

Editorial

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

Editorial

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

Hellilshólar Cottages, Guesthouse and Hotel

E. Marie Valgarðsson

A little bit of Icelandic Paradise Set in one of the most idyllic locations in South Iceland, Hellishólar offers a variety of accommodation for the weary trave...

Behind the waterfall

Editorial

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. ...

How many waterfalls are there in Iceland?

Editorial

How many waterfalls are there in Iceland? No official figures can be found for the number of waterfalls in Iceland. But estimates indicate that there are up...

Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour

Hallur Hallsson

The Magical Mystery Tour is waiting to take you away, take you today. Vatnajökull – Water Glacier. One of the World‘s biggest Glacier and by far the largest...

The House

Editorial

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

Editorial

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

Digging Deeper into Iceland

E. Marie Valgarðsson

Digging Deeper into Iceland The Skógar Folk Museum of South Iceland The esthetics of Icelandic nature is legendary. People are mesmerised by her beauty, often...

Skálholt

Editorial

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

Editorial

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

Editorial

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

Skogar Folk and Transport Museum

E. Marie Valgarðsson

Skogar Folk and Transport Museum A showcase of Icelandic ingenuity and resourcefulness The Skógar Folk Museum pays tribute to Iceland’s many fine craftsmen an...

Living under Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

E. Marie Valgarðsson

ÁSÓLFSSKÁLI FARM HOLIDAYS Living under Eyjafjallajökull Volcano It’s one of those places that is easy to miss if you are rushing along the ring road on Ic...

Uncovering the Secrets of Skogar’s Folk and Cultural Museum

E. Marie Valgarðsson

Understanding Iceland Uncovering the Secrets of Skogar’s Folk and Cultural Museum I am an avid explorer of Iceland. From the breathtaking landscapes to the mo...

A Picture of the Past

Editorial

A Picture of the Past Experience life as it was at Skógar Museum Shortly before the Second World War, a 14 year-old boy, seeing the introduction of many new t...

Iceland Erupts!

Andrew Scott Fortune

Þorvaldseyri A new Visitor Centre rises from the ashes of seeming defeat When the now famous Eyfjallajökull volcano erupted in the Spring of 2010, amazing ph...