At 1833m above sea level, Snaefell is Iceland's highest peak outside of the Vatnajokull icecap. A central volcano, Snaefell was formed during the Ice Age but has been dormant now for thousands of year...

Gufufoss is a striking waterfall and one of many on the scenic River Fjardara, on its journey alongside the approach road to Seydisfjordur.   The vertical curtain of water plunges 27m over a basalt...

This prominent sea stack stands sentinel by the cliffs of Stapavik on a dramatic stretch of coast, known as Þvottarskridur, the Þvotta screes. Road 1 snakes along the screen, below menacing peaks, oft...

Just off the coast from Djupivogur, the low-lying grassy island is clearly visible from land. As you approach the island by boat the sky is filled with birds flying to and from their nest sites. This...

Contrasting habitats make the Bulandsnes peninsula rich in bird species and an important breeding ground for many birds. The area is recognized as globally important by Birdlife International.  Among...

Few visitors succeed in pronouncing the name of this waterfall but if you want to try, gli-woofer-sour-foss should do the job!  To get there from Vopnafjordur, drive south on road 85 and then turn...

A local area hiking map is essential if you plan to hike any of the following routes – you can purchase one at the information centre in Borgarfjorður Eystri. Make sure you have suitable clothing and...

Kolbeinstangi is the finger-like peninsula on which the town of Vopnafjordur stands. You can walk (or drive) beyond the town along a gravel road to the tip of the peninsula, where cliffs jut into t...

Either side of Upphéraðsvegur, road 931, along the east shore of Lake Lagarfljót, you'll find Hallormsstaðarskógur, Iceland´s biggest woodland area. The forest extends for 550 ha and includes both...

En route to Borgarfjorour Eystri, fit walkers have the option of a spectacular hike to Storurð (meaning ‘the giant boulders’), a truly unforgettable sight. The shorter trail starts from the pass Vatns...