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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

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

    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

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. ...

The House

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

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

Skálholt

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

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

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

A Picture of the Past

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!

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...