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On top of Esja mountain in Iceland you can see forever

Esja mountain seen from Reykjavik city. From the top the views are fantastic and the climb is popular for adventure tourists H alf an hour…

totalicelandstaffJune 7, 2025

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In Iceland, a family either horribly ugly or astoundingly handsome

The old church at Borg and the town of Borgarnes in the background W e have said so before and good things bear repeating. Knowing…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025

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In Reykjavik Iceland the viking ship that is not a viking ship

Pretty great art if you ask us. The Sun voyager sculpture near to downtown Reykjavik in Iceland. PIC Wandering Tripod D part from a couple…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 15, 2025

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Leisure fishing easy and cheap in Iceland

Where else can you relax fishing but with a raging volcano in the background like nothing could be more natural? PIC Jesusisland L eam Total…

totalicelandstaffFebruary 10, 2025

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Three mystic places in Iceland

Healers and those spiritual minded have come together near the Snaefellsjokull glacier for decades. PIC Modes Rodriguez F or years music critics the world over…

totalicelandstaffDecember 4, 2024

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Taking the long way west from Reykjavik Iceland

Beautiful Hvalfjordur on a fine summer day. The fjord is very scenic and a much nicer way than taking the undersea tunnel Hvalfjardagong. PIC Diana…

totalicelandstaffNovember 29, 2024

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Three very remarkable buildings in Reykjavik

The major symbol of Reykjavik city is the Hallgrimskirkja church. PIC Rog01 I n spite of what many visitors believe the city of Reykjavik is…

totalicelandstaffNovember 26, 2024

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In Alftanes Iceland, the president is the least attractive thing

In the foreground the Bessastadir church and behind it the presidential residence of Iceland. PIC lovepro J ust twenty minutes drive from the hectic, tourist-filled…

totalicelandstaffNovember 20, 2024

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Fifteen great places in Iceland in just one day

Gulfoss waterfall in its summer dress. Pic O Palsson W e know many of you visiting Iceland only give yourself a few days here at…

totalicelandstaffNovember 20, 2024

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In this place in Iceland good things come in threes

A day to blow in Iceland. Then this might just be it. PIC Stig Nygaard L et us suppose for a minute you have done…

totalicelandstaffNovember 7, 2024

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Gardabaer

Town of Gardabaer seen from air. This place is more or less a resting place for all the people working in Reykjavik. Not really worth…

totalicelandstaffNovember 6, 2024

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Sudavik

The village of Sudavik across the beautiful Alftarfjordur fjord. Hard to imagine this beautiful setting as being the setting of one of the most horrific…

totalicelandstaffNovember 3, 2024

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A touch of peace and quiet in busy downtown Reykjavik

A small oasis smack downtown in Reykjavik. PIC Philippa T he central downtown area of the capital of Iceland has changed quite dramatically in the…

totalicelandstaffNovember 1, 2024

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On New Years Eve Hallgrimskirkja square the place to be in Iceland

Stunning views from a stunning tower but sadly closed over New Years Eve. PIC IceNineJon T he absolute best viewing platform in Reykjavik city on…

totalicelandstaffOctober 30, 2024

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Thingvellir

Part of Thingvellir National Park. In the background Thingvellir lake and Hengill geothermal area and up close the only place on land in the world…

totalicelandstaffOctober 29, 2024

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No need to go far to see hot springs in Iceland

Krisuvik is a fascinating place just 30 minutes away from the capital of Iceland. M any visitors to Reykjavik Iceland believe they will have to…

totalicelandstaffOctober 28, 2024

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The crappiest midpoint in Iceland

About the crappiest midpoint you can find in Iceland is the official one. PIC Badly Drawn Dad A few years ago some bright individuals in…

totalicelandstaffOctober 20, 2024

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Really!!! A real golden beach in Reykjavik Iceland

Amazingly this beach is in Reykjavik Iceland and resembles exotic beaches much further south on the globe. PIC mircokorli M an is a master of…

totalicelandstaffOctober 19, 2024

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An idea for a perfect view over Reykjavik Iceland

Bird´s eye view over Reykjavik city Iceland. Quite wonderful views can also be had from the top of the Blue mountains. Follow our guide and…

totalicelandstaffOctober 19, 2024

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Imagine if Engilbert Humperdinck lived in Iceland and ran a museum

The remote town of Bildudalur is way off the chart for most tourists. But should you venture into the Western fjords of Iceland a stop…

totalicelandstaffOctober 18, 2024

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On inhospitable remote mountaintop in Iceland a fascinating sight

Remote, windy and scary as well. Yet, a network of abandoned buildings adorn the top. PIC Ruv T he chances of anyone stumbling across the…

totalicelandstaffOctober 18, 2024

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Olafsvik

A round trip in the Snaefellsnes peninsula will sooner or later take you to Olafsvik village but there is little to see and less to…

totalicelandstaffOctober 12, 2024

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Bildudalur

The small harbor and a chunk of the small village of Bildudalur in the Western fjords of Iceland. The place itself perhaps not worth a…

totalicelandstaffDecember 23, 2023

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Thunderous Dynjandi waterfall beckons from far away in Iceland

The waterfall of Dynjandi is in fact the name used for a lot of falls. PIC david.blaisonneau I ts name is Dynjandi and if you…

totalicelandstaffOctober 11, 2023