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Hveragerði - Geothermal Park
Right inside the town of Hveragerði there is an area of old hot springs and fumaroles, from which the community derives its name (hver = hot spring). The hot springs of Hveragerði are among the most remarkable natural attractions of South Iceland. Visitors to the Geothermal Park can learn about geothermal energy, the old hot springs, the new geysir which is spouting regularly and the geology surrounding the town.
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Hafnarnes is the surroundings by the lighthouse in Thorlákshöfn with a viewpoint. From the viewpoint you can see the volcanic mountain range of Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull and Katla. You can also walk around the cliffs, listen to the ocean and watch the surfers ride the waves. Hafnarnes is one of the top ten surfing spots in the world. GPS N63° 51.218‘, W21° 21.912‘
Þingvellir - National Park
At Þingvellir the national assembly was established around 930 A.D. and continued to convene there until 1798. Many crucial events in Icelandic history took place at Þingvellir and it is at the heart of Icelandic national identity. No less remarkable is the geology of Þingvellir. Visitors can get an interpretation of the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails and camping grounds. Þingvellir is Iceland‘s oldest National Park and now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is listed as a national park (since 1928) because of the special tectonic and volcanic environment. The continental drift can be clearly seen in the cracks and faults which traverse the region, the biggest one, Almannagjá, being a veritable canyon. GPS N64° 16‘ 47.504“, W21° 5‘ 17.149“
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Kerið - Crater
A 55 m deep volcanic crater, about 3000 years old. It is part of a group of volcanic hills called Tjarnarhólar and it is now filled with water.
GPS N64° 2‘ 27.611“, W20° 53‘ 5.599“
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Sites of about 40 buildings have been unearthed in the Þjórsárdalur valley and the best preserved and most remarkable is the farmhouse at Stöng excavated in 1939. Based upon the Stöng farmhouse a replica Saga-Age farmhouse was built in 1974 to mark the 1100th anniversary of the settlement of Iceland. Open to the public all summer. GPS N64°
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Geysir
Geysir has lent its name to the English language in order to christen the phenomenon of the periodically spouting hot springs. You can walk around the Geysir area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. Strokkur gives a performance every few minutes, shooting a tower of water and steam 30 metres into the air.
GPS N64° 18‘ 49.512“, W20° 17‘ 58.160“
Gullfoss - Waterfall 8 Gullfoss is actually two separate waterfalls, the upper one has a
drop of 11 metres and the lower one 21 metres. The rock of the river bed was formed during an interglacial period. For thousands of years the river has followed its course delighting tourists with beauty and power. GPS N64° 19‘ 38.220“, W20° 7‘ 8.135“
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One of the most famous volcanoes in the world, Hekla is believed to have erupted at least twenty times since the settlement of Iceland, and five times in the 20th century. The latest eruption was in February 2000. GPS N63°
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Merkjárfoss/Gluggafoss – 13 Waterfall
The Merkjá River has several beautiful waterfalls, but the most outstanding is Gluggafoss or Window Falls. The upper half of the cliff is palagonite or tuff rock and the lower ledge is basalt. The river
has formed tunnels and grooves through the soft rock and a series of ‘windows’ in the tunnels, thereby earning the name ‘Gluggafoss’.
Sólheimajökull glacier flows south of Mýrdalsjökull glacier (covering Katla volcano) in a U-shaped valley. It is about 8 km long and 1-2 km wide. The glacier advanced about 900 metres during the last few centuries but retreated greatly from 1930 to 1964. GPS N63° 31.689‘, W19° 22.095‘
Dyrhólaey - Headland
Sheer headland rising 120 metres out of the sea with a huge natural arch near Vík í Mýrdal. Reynisdrangar sea stacks and Mýrdalssandur sands are also magnificent sights. An amazing area of strength and beauty.
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Hjörleifshöfði - Headland
Hjörleifshöfði is a 221 metre high headland made of tuff. For a long time after the last ice age it was an island but now it lies more than two kilometers from the sea.
Fjaðrárgljúfur - Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 metres deep and about two kilometres long. The canyon has sheer walls, and is somewhat serpentine and narrow. The river Fjaðrá has its source in the mountain Geirlandshraun and falls off the heath edge in this stunning canyon until it makes it down into Skaftá river. GPS N63° 46.272‘, W18° 10.298‘
Eldhraun - Moss covered lava field
In 1783 a huge lava flow streamed from Lakagígar in what became known as the Laki eruption. This is believed to have been one of the biggest lava flows in a single eruption in the history of the world. It‘s cubic measure is approximately 16 km3 and the square measure around 580 km2. All around thick woolly fringemoss forms a continuous layer. The moss is very sensitive for tramping so please stay on trails. It has taken the moss 200 years to grow and one step will make a scar into the layer which can take a decade to grow back.
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GPS N63° 40.789‘, W19° 35.564‘
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Skógafoss - Waterfall
One of Iceland’s most splendid waterfalls, Skógafoss tumbles 60 metres from the cliffs by Skógar. Before cascading off the cliffs as Skógafoss, the river flows through the Skógárgil gorge, which boasts more than twenty more waterfalls, each with its own charm.
GPS N63° 31.762‘, W19° 30.782‘
The Vatnajökull region
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Öræfi was Iceland’s most isolated district before the bridges to the west of it were completed in the early seventies. The natural contrasts are breathtaking: black sands below white glaciers, desolate wastes and green vegetation. Such a green oasis welcomes you at Skaftafell, just beside the broad desert of the Skeiðarársandur sands and the raging Skeiðará river.
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Lakagígar - Craters
Lakagígar (Laki Craters) lie in a row, 25 km in length, in the Highlands above Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Mt. Laki commands splendid views of the craters and the surrounding landscape. The area is only accessible by 4x4 vehicles and by bus as there are unbridged rivers to cross. The Lakagígar and its surroundings is a part of Vatnajökull National Park and are extremely sensitive to intrusion and are travellers therefore encouraged to seek information before entering the area.
GPS N64° 3.876‘, W18° 14.688‘
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Ingólfshöfði - Headland
At the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Ingólfshöfði is a headland which is isolated by black sands and perilous rivers from the rest of the mainland. However, it is home to thousands of nesting seabirds and gulls, especially puffins and the great skua. This historical cape is named after the first settler of Iceland, Ingólfur Arnarson, who spent his first winter there with his family after moving to Iceland, 874-875 A.D. GPS N63° 48.101‘, W16° 38.207‘
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The size of the main lagoon, called Jökulsárlón, is about 20 km2. In 1932 the same area was still covered by ice. Many species of fish are found there, as well as seals, which can number into the hundreds during winter. Jökulsárlón Is a part of Vatnajökull National Park. GPS N64° 02.899‘, W16° 10.795‘
Vatnajökull National Park
that they sometimes refer to the ice as if it were part of their backyard. Each of the icefalls and glacier tongues flowing towards the lowlands possesses an individual character and offers a variety of scenes.
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Extending south from the Vatnajökull ice cap and towering to 2110 m, Öræfajökull is Iceland’s highest mountain. Its height actually depends on the season and the depth of snow, since the peak itself, Hvannadalshnjúkur, is topped with ice which is thickest in spring and thinnest in autumn. Skaftafell and Öræfajökull are a part of Vatna-
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Seljalandsfoss is just over 60 metres high in a lovely location, sourrounded by cliffs and green slopes. A footpath leads behind the waterfall.
Þórsmörk is a beautiful woodland nature reserve surrounded by rugged and majestic mountains, glaciers and glacial rivers. Þórsmörk can be reached all year round on 4x4 vehicles and by scheduled busses during the summer. Two unique hiking paths lead to Þórsmörk; Laugavegur, which starts from Landmannalaugar and Fimmvörðuháls from Skógar.
In the Higland by road F208 the eruptive fissure Eldgjá is to be found. Eldgjá is an approximately 40 km long eruptive fissure, 600 metres wide in many places and up to 200 metres deep. From 934 to 940 AD an eruption occurred along the whole fissure and poured magma estimated 18 km3 out of the earth. Today Eldgjá is a peaceful place with the magnificent waterfall Ófærufoss located in the middle of the fissure. The area is a part of Vatnajökull National Park. GPS N63° 57.120‘, W18° 38.198‘
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Eldgjá - Eruptive fissure
The famous “black beach” with basalt columns and magnificent sea stacks. The waves here are deceiving so please take great care and keep a good distance from the sea. The car park is equipped with good facilities, a restaurant and WC. GPS
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Vestmannaeyjar - Westman Islands
The Westman Islands, are a group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. They consist of 15 islands in addition to 30 cliffs and skerries that make up the archipelago. Heimaey is the only inhabited island all year long. On Heimaey, there are many interesting sites to see, for example Heimaklettur, Stórhöfði, The Elephant Rock, Skansinn, Eldfell crater and the new lava. Many options are on the island for activities, accommodation, museums and dining. On the islands there are diverse settlements of cliff and sea birds. The puffin plays a figure role in the image of Vestmannaeyjar — and for a very good reason — it’s some of the largest puffin colonies in the world. There are two ways to get to Vestmannaeyjar, by ferry or by plane. For more detailed information, please visit visitvestmannaeyjar. is GPS N63° 26.347‘, W20° 16.140‘
Sólheimajökull - Glacier
GPS N63° 24.229‘, W19° 6.244‘
Katla UNESCO Global Geopark and Vestmannaeyjar
GPS N64° 7.114‘, W19° 49.325‘
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Hekla - Volcano
Landmannalaugar is a region near the volcano Hekla in the southern section of Iceland’s highlands. The area displays a number of unusual geological elements, like the multi-coloured rhyolite mountains and expansive lava fields. The mountains in the surrounding area display a wide spectrum of colours. GPS N64° 3.410’, W19° 52.176’
Þjórsárdalur valley was the site of a flourishing Settlement Age community that was later abandoned and then disappeared under ash in 1104, when the volcano Mount Hekla erupted for the first time in Iceland’s recorded history.
Stöng and The Saga-Age Farm
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Urriðafoss is a voluminous waterfall in Þjórsá river, where the river falls off the margin of Þjórsárhraun lava field in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Þjórsárhraun lava field was the greatest lava flow on earth since the Ice Age. The waterfall is located right off highway number one. GPS N63° 55‘ 28.731“, W20° 40‘ 19.063“
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Hafnarnes lighthouse and viewpoint
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Haukafell - Recreation area
In 1985 the local Forestry Society started planting saplings at Haukafell. Not only are the trees now becoming established, but there are bountiful berries to be picked every August. This pleasant outdoor spot also has a good campsite and washing facilities. GPS N64° 20.781‘, W15° 29.882‘
Heinaberg - Mountain
The Heinaberg area is part of the national park, and offers interesting sets of basalt columns in addition to the glacier tongue Heinabergsjökull and the lagoon. The valley Heinabergsdalur, 7 km long, reaches to Vatnsdalur valley, which ice used to dam off and keep full of water. Nowadays, the view down into the valley is magnificent, since massive icebergs are often left stranded along its floor. GPS N64° 17.878‘, W15° 39.048‘
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Lónsöræfi/Stafafellsfjöll - Wilderness
The Stafafellsfjöll mountains, called Lónsöræfi, dominate the skyline east of Vatnajökull glacier and have long included one of Iceland’s most extensive protected areas. Besides the deep, rugged canyons, the landscape displays a wide range of colours due to rhyolite and other attractive rocks. In contrast, there are lushly vegetated, sheltered valleys, and a good chance of spotting reindeer. The area has many hiking trails, but keep in mind that getting there can be very difficult and one should always seek advice from a visitor- or information centre before attempting to go there. GPS N64° 33.194‘, W15° 09.078‘
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