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Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 182 min read

Garðabær town

Garðabær is one of the most affluent towns in Iceland and has quite often had the highest income per Family compared to other municipalities

West Fjords road trip in Iceland is the perfect scenic drive

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 1510 min read

West Fjords road trip in Iceland is the perfect scenic drive

West Fjord drive offers the most spectacular scenic drive in the country with its many fjords, beautiful valleys, and impressive cliffs.

Þingvellir National Park self-drive guide and information

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 123 min read

Þingvellir National Park self-drive guide and information

Þingvellir is part of the Golden Circle. In this article, you get directions to Þingvellir from a local expert. Rent a car and self-drive.

Geysir and Strokkur Hot Springs self-drive guide and information

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 112 min read

Geysir and Strokkur Hot Springs self-drive guide and information

The Geysir/Strokkur hot spring is part of the geothermal field in Haukadalur in South Iceland, quite close to the entrance Kjalvegur road.

Gullfoss waterfall self drive guide and information

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 107 min read

Gullfoss waterfall self drive guide and information

Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall) is one of Iceland's best-known landmarks and national wonders. Part of the Golden Circle drive and tour.

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland - eruption, seismic activity, and volcanic activity alert!

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 65 min read

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland - eruption, seismic activity, and volcanic activity alert!

The Blue Lagoon at the Reykjanes Peninsula is becoming a landmark equivalent to Big Ben in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Grindavík town Reykjanes Peninsula evacuated due to possible eruption and seismic activity

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Nov 12, 20233 min read

Grindavík town Reykjanes Peninsula evacuated due to possible eruption and seismic activity

Grindavík, located on Reykjanes Peninsula, is one of the most interesting towns on the Icelandic coastline.

Golden Circle Private tour in winter in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Sep 4, 20232 min read

Golden Circle Private tour in winter in Iceland

This Golden Circle private tour that Hit Iceland operates in winter for your safety and comfort when driving conditions are often difficult.

Landmannalaugar colorful rhyolite mountains, geothermal pool, service center and facilities

Einar Páll Svavarsson

May 17, 20236 min read

Landmannalaugar colorful rhyolite mountains, geothermal pool, service center and facilities

Landmannalaugar rhyolite mountains are one of the most remarkable and fascinating places in Iceland and the Icelandic Highland of Iceland.

Ljótipollur, the pretty little Ugly Pond

Einar Páll Svavarsson

May 1, 20232 min read

Ljótipollur, the pretty little Ugly Pond

Ljótipollur is a beautiful maar. In fact, a maar is a geological term in English, which oddly translates to “explosion crater” in Icelandic.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Apr 15, 20233 min read

Dettifoss waterfall

Dettifoss, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe, is located in the northeast region of Iceland.

The Garðskagi lighthouses in Gardur village

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 30, 20232 min read

The Garðskagi lighthouses in Gardur village

Garðskagi, the tip of the toe on the Reykjanes peninsula, with its shores and lighthouses.

Hallgrímskirkja - Hallgrimskirkja Church of Hallgrímur in Reykjavík

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 28, 20235 min read

Hallgrímskirkja - Hallgrimskirkja Church of Hallgrímur in Reykjavík

Hallgrímskirkja or The Church of Hallgrímur took its name from one of the most prominent individuals in the 17th century. Hallgrímur Péturss

Dynkur waterfall in the Highland in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 22, 20234 min read

Dynkur waterfall in the Highland in Iceland

Dynkur is a beautiful, unique waterfall in the southwest of the Icelandic Highland.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 15, 20233 min read

Hengifoss waterfall East Region

Hengifoss is 118 meters high, it is the island’s third-highest waterfall in Iceland and certainly one of the most picturesque.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 15, 20232 min read

Skálholt church and Episcopal see

Skálholt, the former Episcopal see, and farm, in the Southern Region of Iceland is one of the most important historical places in the countr

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 1, 20233 min read

Höfði House

In recent years, Höfði House in the district of Laugardalur has become one of the major landmarks in Reykjavík the capital of Iceland.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Mar 1, 20233 min read

Reykjavík city the capital of Iceland

Reykjavík is a city of live music, art, restaurants, design, shopping, festivals, nightlife, museums, conferences, and many other activities

Reykjanesbær (Keflavik) town by the international airport in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 28, 20233 min read

Reykjanesbær (Keflavik) town by the international airport in Iceland

Reykjanesbær or Keflavík town is the main home town of the International Airport in Iceland and is also part of the Reykjanes Peninsula

Bíldudalur in Arnarfjörður fjord in the West Fjords

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 28, 20233 min read

Bíldudalur in Arnarfjörður fjord in the West Fjords

Bíldudalur village sits on the southern coastline of the majestic fjord Arnarfjörður in the West Fjords.

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