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According to some, Hveravellir boasts “the best natural hot tub” in Iceland.
Daily departures from Húsafell and Reykjavík to the World´s largest ice tunnel on Langjökull glacier.
The area around the stratovolcano Askja is where NASA astronauts trained for the first moonlanding.
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A RARE,ONCEIN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Daily departures from Húsafell and Reykjavík to the World´s largest ice tunnel on Langjökull glacier.
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Sub-glacial stratovolcano Snæfellsjökull is the entrance to a passage leading to the centre of the Earth, according to Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864).
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Hekla is Iceland's most famous (and most active) volcano. During the Middle Ages, Europeans referred to Hekla as the “Gateway to Hell.”
The volcanic fissure Laki erupted between 1783-1786, creating one of the largest lava flows in human history.
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Landmannalaugar lies at the northern end of the Laugavegur hiking trail and is known for its geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape.
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The volcanic crater lake Kerið was formed approximately 3,000 years ago.
Two out of three Icelanders reside in the capital area.
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Vatnajökull, Eu largest glacier, co Iceland
The Geysir geothermal area and the nearby waterfall Gullfoss rank among Iceland's most popular tourist attractions.
Þingvellir National Park is where Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, was founded in 930 AD. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the boundary between two tectonic plates.
According to the Icelandic Book of Settlements, Reykjavík was home to Iceland's first permanent settlers: the Viking couple Ingólfur Arnarson and Hallveig Fróðadóttir, who settled in 874 AD.
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Reykholt was the home of legendary Icelandic historian, poet, and politician Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). He was the author of the Prose Edda and Heimskringla.
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The fishing town of Grindavík, located in the lava field of Reykjanes peninsula, is next door to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
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Half the town on Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago was covered by lava in the famous Eldfell eruption in 1973. The community was rebuilt and now boasts one of the largest fishing harbours in Iceland. Visit the World’s Only Beluga Whale and Puffin Sanctuary!
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The volcano Katla, underneath the Mýrdalsjökull icecap, las erupted in 1918. Scientists believe another eruption may be imminent. The Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in 2010, leaving hundreds of thousands of air passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic (many a news anchor also struggled to pronounce the volcano's name).
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Dyrhólaey, the southernmost tip of the Icelandic mainland, is surrounded by distinct black beaches. Dyrhólaey was formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland.
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Grímsey, the northernmost inhabited island in Iceland, is a bird paradise.
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The now uninhabited region of Hornstrandir is a summer hiking paradise.
A number of old timber houses are to be found in Neðstikaupstaður, Ísafjörður's harbour district, the oldest of which being Krambúðin (built in 1757). The waterfall Dynjandi is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Iceland.
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Siglufjörður, the former “herring capital of Iceland,” is known for its award-winning Herring Era Museum, the largest maritime museum in Iceland. Svarfaðardalur on Tröllaskagi boasts one of the best backcountry skiing areas in Iceland.
Árneshreppur in the Strandir region is the smallest municipality in Iceland, inhabited by 30 people and thousands of sheep.
Hrafnseyri is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879), the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement.
The Langanes peninsula is a good place for watching gannets (seabirds) up close.
Húsavík is the ‘whale watching capital’ of Iceland.
There are beautiful basalt columns on the Kálfhamarsvík cove.
According to legend, the glacial canyon Ásbyrgi was formed when the hoof of Óðinn's (the Norse God) eight-legged horse Sleipnir touched down from the heavens.
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Vopnafjörður has some of the best salmon rivers in the country. It is also home to one of Iceland's most distinct turf farms, Bustarfell (it was inhabited until 1966).
The area around Hvammstangi is one of the best seal-watching areas in Iceland.
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Herðubreið is often called the “Queen of Icelandic Mountains” and was voted Iceland’s “national mountain” in 2002.
According to some, Hveravellir boasts “the best natural hot tub” in Iceland.
Daily departures from Húsafell and Reykjavík to the World´s largest ice tunnel on Langjökull glacier.
Seyðisfjörður, known for its bustling art scene, is where the internatonal ferry Norræna, connecting Iceland to the Faroe Islands and Europe, docks.
Hafrahvammagljúfur is a magnificent canyon carved out by a glacial river
Neskaupstaður is the easternmost town of Iceland.
Stöðvarfjörður is famous for Petra's Stone Collection (she also collected marked pens, cups, eggs, shells, and conches).
A RARE,ONCEIN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Daily departures from Húsafell and Reykjavík to the World´s largest ice tunnel on Langjökull glacier.
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Reykholt was the home of legendary Icelandic historian, poet, and politician Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). He was the author of the Prose Edda and Heimskringla.
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Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, covers 8% of Iceland.
The Geysir geothermal area and the nearby waterfall Gullfoss rank among Iceland's most popular tourist attractions.
Þingvellir National Park is where Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, was founded in 930 AD. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the boundary between two tectonic plates.
According to the Icelandic Book of Settlements, Reykjavík was home to Iceland's first permanent settlers: the Viking couple Ingólfur Arnarson and Hallveig Fróðadóttir, who settled in 874 AD.
5 minute drive from downtown Egilsstaðir in East Iceland
The area around the stratovolcano Askja is where NASA astronauts trained for the first moonlanding.
Book your tour online, www.intotheglacier.is Tel: +354 578-2550
Sub-glacial stratovolcano Snæfellsjökull is the entrance to a passage leading to the centre of the Earth, according to Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864).
Discover Iceland's only geothermal floating baths
Borgarfjörður Eystri is home to the music festival Bræðslan (only 800 tickets are sold each year).
Mývatn is characterized by its green banks and rich birdlife. In the vicinity are Hverfjall, a tuff ring volcano; the Dimmuborgir lava field; and the Hverarönd geothermal area.
Akureyri, the “capital of the sunny north,” is Iceland’s largest municipality outside the capital area.
There are thousands of islands, islets and skerries in Breiðafjörður Bay. The only inhabited island in the bay, and the biggest, is Flatey (meaning “flat island”).
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The Dettifoss waterfall is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe (after the Rhine Falls in Switzerland).
Bjargtangar is the westernmost point of Europe (excluding the Azores). Nearby is the 14 km (9 mile) long Látrabjarg sea cliff, which is home to millions of birds, and is the largest bird cliff in Europe.
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Bakkafjörður is one of Iceland’s smallest villages and the one that lies the farthest away from Reykjavík.
Hekla is Iceland's most famous (and most active) volcano. During the Middle Ages, Europeans referred to Hekla as the “Gateway to Hell.”
The Kverkfjöll mountain range, which lies partly underneath the Vatnajökull icecap, is one of the few places on Earth where one can witness hot springs in a glacier.
At 1,069 metres (3,507 ft.) Búlandstindur’s pyramidal shape makes it one of the most shapely mountains in Iceland. It’s a great place for spotting reindeer.
The volcanic fissure Laki erupted between 1783-1786, creating one of the largest lava flows in human history.
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The volcanic crater lake Kerið was formed approximately 3,000 years ago.
Two out of three Icelanders reside in the capital area.
Höfn in Hornafjörður, with its beautiful harbour, is known as the ‘lobster capital’ of Iceland.
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96% of those who visit Iceland pass through Keflavík International Airport.
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Icebergs from Vatnajökull calve into the unique glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, the scene of many Hollywood movies.
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Landmannalaugar lies at the northern end of the Laugavegur hiking trail and is known for its geothermal hot springs and surrounding landscape.
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At 2,110 metres (6,921 ft.), Hvannadalshnjúkur is Iceland’s highest peak.
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The fishing town of Grindavík, located in the lava field of Reykjanes peninsula, is next door to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
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Half the town on Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago was covered by lava in the famous Eldfell eruption in 1973. The community was rebuilt and now boasts one of the largest fishing harbours in Iceland.
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The volcano Katla, underneath the Mýrdalsjökull icecap, las erupted in 1918. Scientists believe another eruption may be imminent. The Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in 2010, leaving hundreds of thousands of air passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic (many a news anchor also struggled to pronounce the volcano's name).
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Dyrhólaey, the southernmost tip of the Icelandic mainland, is surrounded by distinct black beaches. Dyrhólaey was formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland.
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