Hvammsvik Hot Springs Review: An Honest and Unbiased View
During my husband, Justin’s and my two week long road trip around Iceland, we squeezed in seeing as many waterfalls, glaciers, and hot springs as possible, including Hvammsvik Hot Springs. This unique property harnesses the area’s geothermal waters into manmade pools, which are seamlessly integrated into the coastline of the stunning surrounding fjord. We paid to visit Hvammsvik Hot Springs with our own hard earned dollars, so if you’re considering doing the same, here’s my honest review of my experience.
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck: Everything You Need to Know
The Solheimasandur Plane Wreck, located along the southwestern coastline of Iceland, may be one of the most famous wreckages in the world—and for good reason! The rusting body of a plane serves as a dramatic contrast to its surroundings on a black sand beach, with the pounding Atlantic Ocean, mossy green mountains, and the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier as its backdrop. There’s quite a few different ways to experience the Solheimasandur Plane Wreck for yourself, from visiting on an ATV to taking a shuttle, so here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool: One of the Oldest Pools in Iceland
Swimming pools in Iceland aren’t just for leisure and exercise—they’ve been a cultural cornerstone in the country for centuries, serving as a melting pot for people of all ages and backgrounds throughout its small communities. One of the oldest swimming pools, Seljavallalaug, is tucked in an impossibly green bowl of mountains, dotted with waterfalls, along the southwestern coastline of Iceland, a popular corridor with tourists that’s packed with hot springs, black sand beaches, and glaciers. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool, one of the most beautiful hot springs in Iceland.
Visiting the Sólheimajökull Glacier in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know
True to its name, Iceland has a LOT of glaciers and ice caps—it’s estimated that about 10% of the country is covered with ice. If you want to get an up close and personal look at these ancient hunks of ice for yourself, one of the most popular options is the Sólheimajökull Glacier, thanks to its easy accessibility and proximity to other popular attractions along the country’s southwestern coastline. My husband, Justin, and I have visited Iceland twice and have made a point to have adventures on this glacier both times. So, if you’re interested in visiting this 44 square kilometer behemoth for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Sólheimajökull Glacier, from how to get to it to what it’s like hiking on its ancient ice.
12 Incredible Waterfalls in Iceland to Add to Your Bucketlist
Iceland is renowned for its stunning and dynamic landscapes, with lush mountains, ancient glaciers, and over 10,000 waterfalls sprinkled across the country. With so many incredible cascades, it can be hard to know which ones to prioritize visiting if you only have a short period of time in Iceland. My husband, Justin, and I have collectively spent over a month in Iceland, exploring as many of the beautiful cascades that we can squeeze in, from ones that are located just a short drive from the capital city of Reykjavik to more remote ones, tucked away in the beautiful eastern fjords. Here are 12 of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland to add to your itinerary in the Land of Fire and Ice.
Hengifoss Waterfall Hike: Everything You Need to Know
Iceland is a country of stunning waterfalls, but Hengifoss may just be its most beautiful. Not only is it the third tallest waterfall in Iceland, standing at an impressive 128 meters tall, but it also is one of the most unique looking. With its curtain of water cascading down a dramatic basalt cliffside striated with shockingly vibrant red volcanic layers, Hengifoss seriously looks straight out of Game of Thrones. To reach Hengifoss, you are going to have to work, climbing over 250 meters of elevation along the rim of a rocky canyon. If you want to see it for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about hiking to Hengifoss, one of the most uniquely beautiful waterfalls in Iceland.
Exploring Iceland in a Campervan: What You Need to Know
Iceland is a country that was built for road trips, with seemingly endless hikes, waterfalls, and hidden beaches to explore. One of the most popular ways to explore Iceland is by renting a campervan, using an adventuremobile to serve as your accommodations AND transportation during your time in the country. My husband, Justin, and I recently traveled for two weeks around Iceland in a campervan and found out, firsthand, ALL of the highs and lows of exploring this unique country this way, from showering on the road to cooking food on the go. If you’re considering traveling around Iceland in a campervan, here’s everything to know, from the pros and cons of exploring this stunning country with this form of transportation to things I wish I knew before we rented ours.
Golden Circle Itinerary in Iceland: How to Plan the Perfect Trip
The entire country of Iceland is packed with incredible sites, from steaming hot springs to massive glaciers and dramatic black sand beaches. Thankfully, though, some of its most famous attractions are concentrated together outside of the capital city of Reykjavik along a 190 mile route, known as the Golden Circle. There are three main stops along the Golden Circle—Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and the Gullfoss Waterfall. However, there are TONS of incredible other places to explore along the way, from the bluest waterfall in Iceland to a farm where you can feed lots of adorable Icelandic horses. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your perfect Golden Circle itinerary for your Iceland getaway.
Silfra Snorkeling: How to Snorkel Between Two Continents in Iceland
There are lots of cool things to do in Iceland—soak in steamy hot springs, hike to epic waterfalls, and scale ancient glaciers. But one of the most unique activities is to snorkel through crystal clear glacial melt water that’s between 2–4 °C at Silfra, a fissure that’s located between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park. Sounds pretty crazy? It is! It’s also one of the most beautiful, unique, and memorable experiences from my husband, Justin’s and my two week road trip around Iceland—it’s one of the only places in the world where you can actually snorkel between two tectonic plates. So if you want to experience this otherworldly adventure for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about Silfra snorkeling in Iceland.
Glymur Waterfall Hike: The Second Tallest Waterfall in Iceland
In a country that’s FULL of waterfalls, like Iceland, it’s hard to stand out for your natural beauty—but Glymur Waterfall does! In fact, towering at almost 200 meters, it was actually the tallest waterfall in the country until 2007, when another slightly taller waterfall, Morsafoss, was uncovered, due to glacial melt. While it may have lost its impressive title, Glymur Waterfall is still absolutely worth a visit—but, in order to see this stunning waterfall and the impossibly green canyon it sits in for yourself, you’re going to have to work for it, climbing along a challenging trail to reach it. If you want to experience this beautiful spectacle for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Glymur Waterfall hike in Iceland.