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Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 93 min read

Sveinstindur mountain

Sveinstindur mountain is one of the best places in Iceland to get a good view of the Highland and probably one of the best viewing places

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 52 min read

Grænavatn lake Reykjanes Peninsula

Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a small lake, Grænavatn (Greenlake).

How to drive the Golden Circle from Reykjavík in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 56 min read

How to drive the Golden Circle from Reykjavík in Iceland

The Golden Circle is a term or description of one of Iceland's most popular tourist routes. The drive is based on three natural wonders not

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 53 min read

Þjófafoss waterfall in the river Þjórsá

Þjórsá river that stretches from the Icelandic Highland all the way to the south shore in the Southern Region

Bjarnarfoss waterfall at Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 33 min read

Bjarnarfoss waterfall at Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Bjarnarfoss Falls is an impressive waterfall right by road 54 on the main road when you traverse the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

What is the Icelandic Highland? Often mistakenly called Highlands

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 15 min read

What is the Icelandic Highland? Often mistakenly called Highlands

The Icelandic Highland (not to be confused with the Scottish Highlands) is a vast uninhabited area in Iceland, covering most of the center

Hverarönd and Námaskarð geothermal activity

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jul 13 min read

Hverarönd and Námaskarð geothermal activity

Hverarönd is one of only a handful of places in Iceland where you can view and experience geothermal activity.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 302 min read

The bridge between continents

For anyone slightly interested in geology, the Reykjanes peninsula is like a candy store or a wonderland.

The weather in Iceland, culture, social role, and psychology

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 155 min read

The weather in Iceland, culture, social role, and psychology

If you are traveling in Iceland or plan to take a trip, it's nice to know that the higher you go and deeper into the mountains the colder...

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 143 min read

Hiking in Iceland has rewards

To visit Iceland and enjoy the peaceful and spectacular nature takes preparation if you don't want to be part of mass tourism or a large...

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 124 min read

Rivers in Iceland and

Iceland has hundreds of rivers and probably thousands of creeks, brooks, and streams. It is a country of endless floating water.

When is the best time of year and season to visit Iceland?

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 1113 min read

When is the best time of year and season to visit Iceland?

Summer has always been the best season to visit Iceland.Summer in Iceland stretches over three months from the beginning of June to August.

Seljalandsfoss and the best time to visit for photography

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 42 min read

Seljalandsfoss and the best time to visit for photography

The best time of year to take stunning photos of Seljalandsfoss waterfall is from the end of May until the beginning of July.

Lake Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 12 min read

Lake Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Glymur is the highest waterfall in Iceland

Súsanna Svavarsdóttir

Jun 12 min read

Glymur is the highest waterfall in Iceland

Glymur waterfall, with a cascade of 198 m, is the highest waterfall in Iceland. Glymur is part of the river Botnsá in Hvalfjörður

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jun 13 min read

Brytalækir or ‘The Purser’s Brook’

Located northeast of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull, by the Highland 4X4 F-road Syðri Fjallabak, is Brytalækir

Ring Road drive in Iceland is the best road trip itinerary

Einar Páll Svavarsson

May 133 min read

Ring Road drive in Iceland is the best road trip itinerary

One of the best ways to explore Iceland is by renting a car and driving on the Ring Road. Here is your best itinerary.

Hafragilsfoss waterfall in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Apr 183 min read

Hafragilsfoss waterfall in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon

Hafragilsfoss is a beautiful waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. It is part of the spectacular Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Apr 177 min read

Private Tour in Iceland with Einar Páll Svavarsson, local expert and guide

Private tour with a local expert .Learn about natural wonders, geology, history and Iceland with Einar Páll in his 4x4 modified jeep.

10 most interesting, impressive and fascinating basalt column attractions in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Apr 166 min read

10 most interesting, impressive and fascinating basalt column attractions in Iceland

Some of the geological wonders are also one of our most popular tourist attractions, like basalt columns and all kinds of basalt formations.

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