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Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 28, 20232 min read

Vogar village at Reykjanes Peninsula

Today the municipal of Vogar offers good standard service to its residents of eleven hundred people.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 27, 20232 min read

Hveravellir geothermal pool

Hveravellir is a large geothermal area in the Icelandic Highland, located northeast of the glacier Langjökull and between the two glaciers L

Hveradalir valley is a geothermal wonderland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 27, 20233 min read

Hveradalir valley is a geothermal wonderland

Hveradalir (the valley of hot springs), in the middle of the Icelandic Highland, is one of Iceland's most extensive and fascinating areas.

Lóndrangar sea stacks pillars at Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 21, 20233 min read

Lóndrangar sea stacks pillars at Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The two large pillars towering over their surroundings at the shore near Hellnar in Snæfellsnes are Lóndrangar.

Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 20, 20233 min read

Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall

Kirkjufell is a spectacular mountain near the town Grundarfjörður at Snæfellsnes Peninsula. it is a famous landmark in Iceland.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 10, 20232 min read

Djúpavatn lake at Reykjanes Peninsula

Lake Djúpavatn, less than an hour's drive from Reykjavík

4X4 Highland road trip in Iceland is a thrilling adventure

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 5, 20233 min read

4X4 Highland road trip in Iceland is a thrilling adventure

A drive in the Highland needs a good 4X4 car that can take you safely to your destination. A wrong car in the often costs...

Djúpivogur small village in the East Fjords

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 2, 20233 min read

Djúpivogur small village in the East Fjords

As early as the late 16th century, Djúpivogur became a critical trading place for a large area in Eastern Region and the southeast Iceland.

In memory of Hot Stuff and General Andrews

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 1, 20233 min read

In memory of Hot Stuff and General Andrews

The crash was a major event at the time in Iceland. It was even a major blow for the Allied Forces. It was the worst crash in Iceland's hi

Sólheimajökull glacier tongue that is part of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Feb 1, 20232 min read

Sólheimajökull glacier tongue that is part of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull

Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue that is part of the glacier Mýrdalsjökull.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 24, 20233 min read

Djúpalónssandur

Djúpalónssandur beach is also quite unique with its many pebbles of various sizes. It is a great place to take children

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 21, 20232 min read

The Sculpture & Shore Walk in Reykjavík

The Sculpture and Shore Walk is a popular walking path in Reykjavík. If you need to find something to do while in the city this walk is...

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 18, 20233 min read

Dritvík cove

Dritvík was one of the largest fishing stations in Iceland for centuries with up to 60 fishing boats, dozens of huts, and full of life.

Hrafntinnusker is a mountain in the Icelandic Highland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Hrafntinnusker is a mountain in the Icelandic Highland

Hrafntinnusker is a mountain in the Icelandic Highland, eleven kilometers and a few hours hike from Landmannalaugar.

A story of a new volcano and how it started

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 3, 202311 min read

A story of a new volcano and how it started

The period from the indication that an eruption was likely at Mt. Fagradalsfjall up to the time the magma broke tells a fascinating story

Most popular one day hiking trails in Landmannalaugar

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 2, 20236 min read

Most popular one day hiking trails in Landmannalaugar

Visit Landmannalaugar. One major reason is the fact that there are many exciting hiking trails that are easily accessible to most people.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 1, 20233 min read

Reykholt and Snorri Sturluson

Snorri was highly intelligent and received the best education available in his time. As a poet, a writer, a scholar and historian, chieftan

Ice caves tours in Iceland are highly dangerous

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Dec 1, 20223 min read

Ice caves tours in Iceland are highly dangerous

Entering an ice cave under and at the end of a glacier tongue is a unique experience. The caves are natural wonders created by mother natur

10 most interesting waterfalls in Iceland

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Dec 1, 20226 min read

10 most interesting waterfalls in Iceland

If you are a waterfall fanatic or if you just love to visit magnificent waterfalls you should take a trip to Iceland.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Dec 1, 20224 min read

Stórurð and Dyrfjöll mountains

Stórurð and Dyrfjöll, the surrounding mountains, have a certain otherworldly atmosphere, besides being highly photogenic destinations.

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