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Iceland Highlights: Waterfalls, Adventure, Wildlife & More

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Iceland - Höfn

Mulagljufur Canyon

This canyon is such a piece of natural art. Was made in the last millions of yea...

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Iceland - Höfn

Mulagljufur Canyon

Address: XGQP+JCH, 785, Iceland

This canyon is such a piece of natural art. Was made in the last millions of years of a glacier. Pictures do not do this place justice. The climb gives unique and beautiful views, glacier on your right near the trailhead and a glacier lagoon too. After about an hour you reach the canyon, breathtaking. Two waterfalls, one in the middle and one at the end. Birds circle inside the canyon nonstop, raw and incredible, worthy every step. 🥾This is definitely one of those unique places to visit in Iceland.

  • Tips:
    If you can do only ONE hike in Iceland-let it be this one.

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Krossanesfjall
Easy to access peak mountain with free parking at the lighthouse. Sometimes you get an unexpected sight of whales swimming or feeding in the bay, also flocks of swans nearby and wild deer in the fields. No hiking route, just a beautiful view from the lighthouse parking, sea and mountains, raw and incredible. Have you ever watched whales from shore? 🐋
Seljalandsfoss
Definitely worth a visit. There's a million points of view of this waterfall and all of them look great. You can also walk behind the fall, full curtain of water, spray and light, incredible. There is a place to buy gifts and food, and parking is paid. Easy stop and so beautiful. 💧
Vestrahorn
Popular with photographers and very remote. Black sand and dunes with the mountain rising from the sea. You can hike around the area. On a clear sky and the right night you can get the northern lights here, green over the peaks, wow effect. Pay attention to the forecast for wind and fog. 🌌 Kind of a hidden gem in Iceland.
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Stokksnes
This location is so unique and beautiful. Visit the viking village, once a setup for a movie. You can see the giant whale bones nearby. The camping fee includes access to all of it, so you can wander as much as you like. Drive down to the beach for seals in the surf. Black sand, wind, and Vestrahorn right there, raw and incredible. 🦭
Hrunalaug Hot Spring
Such a nice hot spring with three small bathing areas, off the beaten path and very Icelandic in feel. Warm water, mossy stones, steam in the cold air, quiet and simple, incredible. Clean changing rooms and a welcoming reception, small and local, worth the detour. ♨️Kind of a hidden hot springs in Iceland.
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Deep and winding river canyon, about 2 million years old. Walking path and panoramic views, moss covered cliffs, otherworldly. The river looks painted by nature, green walls and blue water, raw and beautiful. Parking is paid, 1086 ISK, there are toilets, and it is absolutely worth the stop, worthy every step. 🏞️
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Lómagnúpur
The classic and busy view point of all the locations I’ve been in Iceland. But it’s a really photogenic the landscape perspective is the best in my option. Lómagnúpur is an impressive lump of rock right by the road between Vík and the glacier lagoon. You drive so close to it, scale hits hard, dark cliffs and green slopes, raw and incredible. If the weather is clear this quick stop is a must. 🗻
Skógafoss
This was one of the most exciting places I ever been, the raw landscape and those huge natural monuments impress everyone one even the more skeptical 🧐. Easily accessible from the parking lot. On a sunny day, you will likely see rainbow in front of the fall as well.
Dyrhólaey Viewpoint
Breathtaking spot, beautiful rock arch and high cliffs, you can see it from above and from below. In summer this is where to see puffins in Iceland, wind strong on the top, sea and black sand in one frame, raw and incredible. Parking is small and the lighthouse area gets busy, but the wait is not too long. 🐧
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Fagradalsfjall
Beautiful hike over a recently erupted active volcano, raw and incredible. Black lava fields with steam vents, ground warm in places, landscape from another planet. So interesting to see, unforgettable. Hiking boots recommended, worthy every step. 🌋
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