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Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
Kvernufoss on a beautiful sunny day. Located on the south coast, just around the corner of Skogafoss. Who has already visited this "hidden" waterfall?
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
I kept a close watch on the cloud cover map, and a website that measured the strength of the Aurora Borealis for each 3 hour increment throughout the day. On this night we had a window of opportunity at approximately 2-3am where both were in favour. I set out after a quick nap to the riverside where our guide told us would be good spot to camp out and watch for skies for the Aurora. At first it was quite faint but as I waited the sky started to light up and the night sky came alive.
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Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
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From the series "Exploring the Icelandic highlands"
"Drumbabót is a 100 ha tract of land where the remains of an ancient forest are visible, due to wind and water erosion over the last century. The desert-like area contains the last vestiges of what may have been a 2000 ha birch forest that is thought to have flourished there between 755-830 AD. One hundred hectares of battered 1200 year old tree stumps are all that remain of this dense forest that may have seen 500-600 mature trees (per hectare) in its heyday. Comparable to some of the largest trees found in Iceland today, many of the trees grew to 30 cm in diameter. Still in their upright position, and all leaning in a south-westerly direction, these old relics are firmly embedded in palagonite soil, suggesting Katla in the nearby Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Annual rings indicate that the trees were 70-100 years old when they died and all at the same time and that they most likely died in the onslaught of a glacial outburst flood from the eruption of Katla." -- Katla Geopark (www.katlageopark.com/geosites/drumbabot/)
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.
According to the ancient manuscript Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD, when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the island's first permanent settler. In the following centuries, Norwegians, and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians, immigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e., slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the native parliament, the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. After a period of civil strife, Iceland acceded to Norwegian rule in the 13th century. In 1397, Iceland followed Norway's integration into the Kalmar Union along with the kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden, coming under de facto Danish rule upon its dissolution in 1523. The Danish kingdom introduced Lutheranism by force in 1550, and the Treaty of Kiel formally ceded Iceland to Denmark in 1814.
Influenced by ideals of nationalism after the French Revolution, Iceland's struggle for independence took form and culminated in the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union in 1918, with the establishment of the Kingdom of Iceland, sharing through a personal union the incumbent monarch of Denmark. During the occupation of Denmark in World War II, Iceland voted overwhelmingly to become a republic in 1944, ending the remaining formal ties to Denmark. Although the Althing was suspended from 1799 to 1845, Iceland nevertheless has a claim to sustaining one of the world's longest-running parliaments. Until the 20th century, Iceland relied largely on subsistence fishing and agriculture. Industrialization of the fisheries and Marshall Plan aid after World War II brought prosperity, and Iceland became one of the world's wealthiest and most developed nations. In 1950, Iceland joined the Council of Europe. In 1994 it became a part of the European Economic Area, further diversifying its economy into sectors such as finance, biotechnology, and manufacturing.
Iceland has a market economy with relatively low taxes, compared to other OECD countries, as well as the highest trade union membership in the world. It maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education. Iceland ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. It has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army, possessing only a lightly armed coast guard.
ift.tt/2ooJBYu Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður. It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’, due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location. Kirkjufell takes its name from its resemblance to a church steeple, sharpened at the top with long curved sides. From other angles, the mountain has been compared to a witch’s hat or even a freshly scooped ice cream. Peaking at 463 metres, 1519 feet, Kirkjufell is an impressive landmark. Throughout the centuries, Kirkjufell’s striking slopes have acted as a visual landmark for seafarers and travellers. More recently, it has attracted amateur and professional photographers alike. Within walking distance from Kirkjufell is the serene and perfectly located waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss, or 'Church Mountain Falls', an excellent subject for photographers who can easily frame the mountain in the background. Despite its relatively diminutive height, Kirkjufellsfoss’ three-steps, gentle flow, and dramatic differences between seasons make it as impressive as some of Iceland’s larger waterfalls. Fans of the HBO series Game of Thrones will recognise Kirkjufell as a shooting location from Season 7 of Game of Thrones. The mountain is showcased from the scenes ‘North beyond the Wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound and Jorah Mormont, amongst others, brave the wilderness in hopes of catching an undead wight. Having seen it in a vision, The Hound acknowledges Kirkjufell as “[...] the mountain like an arrowhead”, and the events that happen beneath it are some of the show’s most dramatic. Source: guidetoiceland.is #travelingdorks #icelandair . . . #inspiredbyiceland #icelandic #everydayiceland #whyiceland #chasingwaterfalls #mystopover #ig_iceland #icelandtravel #visiticeland #exploreiceland #discovericeland #kirkjufell #gameofthrones #loves_iceland #wowair #icelandexplored #alliceland #bestoficeland #absoluteiceland #icelandtrip #wheniniceland #icelandic #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotography #sonyphotogallery #sonygmaster
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.
According to the ancient manuscript Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD, when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the island's first permanent settler. In the following centuries, Norwegians, and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians, immigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e., slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the native parliament, the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. After a period of civil strife, Iceland acceded to Norwegian rule in the 13th century. In 1397, Iceland followed Norway's integration into the Kalmar Union along with the kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden, coming under de facto Danish rule upon its dissolution in 1523. The Danish kingdom introduced Lutheranism by force in 1550, and the Treaty of Kiel formally ceded Iceland to Denmark in 1814.
Influenced by ideals of nationalism after the French Revolution, Iceland's struggle for independence took form and culminated in the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union in 1918, with the establishment of the Kingdom of Iceland, sharing through a personal union the incumbent monarch of Denmark. During the occupation of Denmark in World War II, Iceland voted overwhelmingly to become a republic in 1944, ending the remaining formal ties to Denmark. Although the Althing was suspended from 1799 to 1845, Iceland nevertheless has a claim to sustaining one of the world's longest-running parliaments. Until the 20th century, Iceland relied largely on subsistence fishing and agriculture. Industrialization of the fisheries and Marshall Plan aid after World War II brought prosperity, and Iceland became one of the world's wealthiest and most developed nations. In 1950, Iceland joined the Council of Europe. In 1994 it became a part of the European Economic Area, further diversifying its economy into sectors such as finance, biotechnology, and manufacturing.
Iceland has a market economy with relatively low taxes, compared to other OECD countries, as well as the highest trade union membership in the world. It maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education. Iceland ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. It has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army, possessing only a lightly armed coast guard.
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.
According to the ancient manuscript Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD, when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the island's first permanent settler. In the following centuries, Norwegians, and to a lesser extent other Scandinavians, immigrated to Iceland, bringing with them thralls (i.e., slaves or serfs) of Gaelic origin. The island was governed as an independent commonwealth under the native parliament, the Althing, one of the world's oldest functioning legislative assemblies. After a period of civil strife, Iceland acceded to Norwegian rule in the 13th century. In 1397, Iceland followed Norway's integration into the Kalmar Union along with the kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden, coming under de facto Danish rule upon its dissolution in 1523. The Danish kingdom introduced Lutheranism by force in 1550, and the Treaty of Kiel formally ceded Iceland to Denmark in 1814.
Influenced by ideals of nationalism after the French Revolution, Iceland's struggle for independence took form and culminated in the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union in 1918, with the establishment of the Kingdom of Iceland, sharing through a personal union the incumbent monarch of Denmark. During the occupation of Denmark in World War II, Iceland voted overwhelmingly to become a republic in 1944, ending the remaining formal ties to Denmark. Although the Althing was suspended from 1799 to 1845, Iceland nevertheless has a claim to sustaining one of the world's longest-running parliaments. Until the 20th century, Iceland relied largely on subsistence fishing and agriculture. Industrialization of the fisheries and Marshall Plan aid after World War II brought prosperity, and Iceland became one of the world's wealthiest and most developed nations. In 1950, Iceland joined the Council of Europe. In 1994 it became a part of the European Economic Area, further diversifying its economy into sectors such as finance, biotechnology, and manufacturing.
Iceland has a market economy with relatively low taxes, compared to other OECD countries, as well as the highest trade union membership in the world. It maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education. Iceland ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. It has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army, possessing only a lightly armed coast guard.
We are proud to present our newest addition to our fleet. The VW California beach is our first 4x4 Camper rental, a camper that can go places, go off the beaten track, off the the Ring road and find those secret hot springs you otherwise have to hike for a long time before reaching them. Know what F-roads, mountain roads you may and can drive. Now you can safely traverse the highlads by driving the mountain road Icelanders call Kjölur.
If yuo have any questions, please send us an inqury at: go@goiceland.com!
Safe travels!
Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. Iceland is it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.