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Gígjökull glacier tongue development in times of global warming
Notably, Gígjökull, a substantial glacier, has exhibited signs of advancement in 2024.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jul 12, 20244 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 9, 20243 min read
Grænavatn lake Reykjanes Peninsula
Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a small lake, Grænavatn (Greenlake).
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jul 5, 20242 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
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jul 5, 20243 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jul 3, 20243 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
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jul 1, 20246 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
Jul 1, 20243 min read
The bridge between continents
For anyone slightly interested in geology, the Reykjanes peninsula is like a candy store or a wonderland.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 30, 20242 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 14, 20243 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 12, 20245 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 4, 20242 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
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 1, 20242 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
Súsanna Svavarsdóttir
Jun 1, 20242 min read
Brytalækir or ‘The Purser’s Brook’
Located northeast of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull, by the Highland 4X4 F-road Syðri Fjallabak, is Brytalækir
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Jun 1, 20243 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
May 1, 202433 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 18, 20243 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Apr 17, 20248 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.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Apr 16, 20246 min read
Landmannalaugar Highland 4X4 adventure Private Tour in Iceland
This Landmannalaugar tour, with great reviews, is offered and operated by Hit Iceland to Landmannalaugar from Reykjavík and back.
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Apr 16, 20247 min read
Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue
Svínafellsjökull outlet glacier and glacier tongue is a spectacular example of an ice river. It is one of Icelands most interesting wonders
Einar Páll Svavarsson
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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