Trip to Iceland

August 23, 2017 - September 7, 2017 Wednesday Thursday August 23, 2017 August 24, 2017

Air Travel Day.. Arrive in Iceland next day Pickup Rental Car and stay at AirBnB for two nights

Departure Wed, Aug 23, 2017 · 1 StopTotal flight time: 13h 16m Helgi's place - 5 minutes from airport Icelandair Flight 7868 11:23am Wed, Aug 23, 2017 Keflavík International Airport Dallas-fort Worth, TX, United States (DFW)4:08pm Wed, Aug 23, 2017 F4 • 235 Keflavikurflugvollur, Iceland Boston, MA, United States (BOS)Confirmation: OSEJNK Layover - 4h 31m Icelandair Flight 632 8:45pm Wed, Aug 23, 2017 Hvalsnes Church Boston, MA, United States (BOS)5:45am Thu, Aug 24, 2017 F4 • Iceland Keflavik, Iceland (KEF)

Iceland • Hafnaberg Sea Cliff F4 • Iceland

Bridge between the Continents •

Gunnuhver - fumarole F4 • Iceland

7 min, 5.7 km

View Point F4 • Iceland

Krýsuvík F4 • Iceland

Helgi's Place, Keflavik, Iceland D2 • Miðtún, Reykjanesbær 230, Iceland

Helgi's place 5 minutes from airport Hi Bill Thanks for picking Helgi's place. It is a self check-in service and the code for the front door key box is 1372. Checking in is any time after 14:00 and check out is 11:00. The address is Miðtún 4 ( Midtun 4 ) first floor in Reykjanesbær. My phone number is +354 848 0551. Best regards Helgi Sigurðsson Friday Saturday August 25, 2017 August 26, 2017

Helgi's Place, Keflavik, Iceland Helgi's Place, Keflavik, Iceland D2 • Miðtún, Reykjanesbær 230, Iceland D2 • Miðtún, Reykjanesbær 230, Iceland

Árbær Museum Hvalfjordur Fjord F7 • Kistuhyl, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland E5 • Iceland

Botanical Garden of Reykjavik Glymur E6 • Laugardalur, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland E5 • Leggjabrjótur, Reykjavik, Iceland

Sun Voyager Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring E5 • Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavik, Iceland E5 • Iceland

Landakot's Church Hraunfossar E5 • Old West Side, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland D5 • Iceland

Church of Hallgrímur The Northern Lights Cabin in Húsafell E5 • Hallgrímskirkja, Skólavörðuholti, 101 Reykjavík • Husafell, Borgarfjordur West Iceland, Iceland

Kidarbotnar 10 Krokur, Husafell, Borgarfjordur West Iceland IS311, Iceland Helga And Ásgeir Sigurðardóttir/Sverrisson helgaandas- The Pearl [email protected] +354 864 9590 Hi Bill.To find the F5 • Reykjavik cabin in Húsafell put Hotel Húsafell in your gps.Dont take F 550 unless you have a car that is allowed to drive F roads. The road is very bad. When in front of the hotel drive through the camping and turn right when you see a roadsign Kiđàrbotnar.Notice...The first Kiđàrbotnar road Kopávogur Church sign..not the second. Pass 3 cabins on right hand side and turn right .It's • 2 Hamraborg, 200, Kópavogur nr 10 with Viator sign on the gate. In Húsafell you find a mini market, hotel restaurant, bistro, swimming pool, information center and gas station. Check in from 17 and Check out is 12. Best regards Helga

Helgi's Place, Keflavik, Iceland D2 • Miðtún, Reykjanesbær 230, Iceland

The Northern Lights Cabin in Húsafell Grundarfjörður • Husafell, Borgarfjordur West Iceland, Iceland • Grundarfjörður, Iceland

Basalt Cliffs Gerðuberg Church of Stykkishólmur D4 • Iceland • Stykkishólmskirkja, 340 Stykkishólmur, Iceland

Ytri Tunga Beach Eriksstadir D3 • Iceland D5 • Iceland

Búdir Dynjandi Waterfalls D3 • Búðavegur, Snæfellsbær, Iceland B3 • Iceland

Arnarstapi Hóll Farm AirBNB (Travis) • Útnesvegur, Snæfellsbær, Iceland B3 • Hóll í Firði, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland

Snæfellsjökull National Park D3 • Iceland

Lóndrangar Cliffs D3 • Iceland

Pakkhus • Pakkhus, Ólafsbraut, Ólafsvík, Iceland

Kirkjufellsfoss D3 • Iceland

9 min, 3.7 km

Grundarfjörður • Grundarfjörður, Iceland

In the film, Grundarfjörður is where Walter grabs a bike and cycles as fast as he can in the search for his photographer friend Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn). This striking area, on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, is dominated by Mount Kirkjufell, which you can climb up for an amazing view, but there’s loads more to see besides. Visit Djúpalónssandur beach to see black sand, frozen lava formations and shipwreck remains. Get on a boat to discover the abundance of wildlife including humpback whales, orcas and puffins. Tuesday Wednesday August 29, 2017 August 30, 2017

Hóll Farm AirBNB (Travis) Cozy cabin in the middle of nowhere B3 • Hóll í Firði, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland A10 • Hvammstangi, Iceland

Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft Illugastaðir • 10 Höfðagata, 510, Hólmavík, IS C5 • Iceland

Icelandic Seal Centre Hvitserkur H4 • Brekkugata 2, Hvammstangi 530, Iceland C6 • Iceland

2 min, 300 m

Cozy cabin in the middle of nowhere Vidimyri Turf Church A10 • Hvammstangi, Iceland C7 • Iceland

Nice apartment in Akureyri • Akureyri, Iceland Thursday Friday August 31, 2017 September 1, 2017

Nice apartment in Akureyri Sænautasel • Akureyri, Iceland C10 • Sænautasel, 907, Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland

Goðafoss Waterfall Búlandstindur B8 • Iceland D11 • Iceland

15 min

Dimmuborgir C9 • Iceland Stokksnes 1 h E11 • Iceland

30 min

Grjótagjá Cave C9 • Iceland Höfn 1 h E11 • Iceland

In the film, Hofn appears as Greenland Airport and the place where Walter does a karaoke version of Don’t You Want Me with a drunk – who Námaskarð turns out to be the local helicopter pilot. In real life, the fishing town of B9 • Iceland Höfn seems almost to float on the Hornafjörður lagoon. Surrounded by ice, water and mountains, Hofn has its own Lobster Festival in July when the population of Höfn celebrate the crustacean with drinks, partying, and of course, lots of delicious local lobster to feast on. Leirhnjukur 30 min B9 • Iceland

Glacier Lagoon Dettifoss F10 • Iceland B9 • Iceland Justin says not to miss this one. 30 min

Diamond Beach Sænautasel F10 • Iceland C10 • Sænautasel, 907, Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland

Hofskirkja F9 • Iceland

15 min

Skaftafell F9 • Iceland

1 h

Kirkjubæjarklaustur •

30 min

Fjaðrárgljúfur F8 • Iceland

Attraction G8 • Iceland

Eldhraun - Moss covered lava field

Jórvík cottage 2, in Álftaver. G8 • 1, Skaftárhreppur, Iceland Saturday Sunday September 2, 2017 September 3, 2017

Ferry info.. Beautiful apartmennt

• Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland http://visitwestmanislands.com/page/to-westman-islands

Jórvík cottage 2, in Álftaver. G8 • 1, Skaftárhreppur, Iceland Seljalandsfoss G6 • Iceland

awesome for sunrises!!! Katla Volcano G7 • Iceland

1 h Urriðafoss F6 • Iceland

Dyrhólaey G7 • Dyrhólaey, Dyrhólavegur, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland Hjálparfoss F6 • Iceland 1 h

21 min, 18 km Gjain Solheimasandur Plane Wreck F6 • Iceland G7 • Iceland

10 min, 11 km Háifoss Skogafoss F6 • Iceland G7 • Iceland

1 h Kerid Crater Lake F5 • Iceland Beautiful apartmennt • Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

15 min Airbnb F6 • 801, South Iceland, Iceland

Laugarvatn •

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17923829 Golden Circle Wooden Cottage by the River Laugarvatn - Directions The Summerhouse is located 3,3km from the Roundabout at Laugarvatn, when you drive towards Selfoss on route 37 to make it more clear: there ar three roads from the roundabout one goes through Laugarvatn route 37, one towards þingvellír route 365 and one towards Selfoss route 37.. you take the one towards Selfoss and measure 3,3km with your car.. on the left side of the road you will see a red metal road fence and a red gravel road behind the fence.. that is us! Monday Tuesday September 4, 2017 September 5, 2017

Laugarvatn Airbnb • F6 • 801, South Iceland, Iceland

Bruarfoss Waterfall Thingvallavatn E6 • Iceland F5 • Iceland

Geysir Thingvellir E6 • Iceland E5 • South, Iceland

Golden Falls Öxarárfoss E6 • Iceland E5 • Öxarárfoss, Efrivallarvegur, Reykjavik, Iceland

Brúarhlöð Reykjavík Old Harbour E6 • Iceland E5 • Geirsgata, Reykjavík, Iceland

Vatnsleysufoss Selatangar E6 • Iceland F4 • Iceland

Secret Lagoon Blue Lagoon F6 • Hvammsvegur, 845, Flúðir, IS F4 • 240 Grindavík, Iceland

2 h

Keflavík International Airport Laugarvatn F4 • 235 Keflavikurflugvollur, Iceland •

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1. Blue Lagoon 1. Háifoss 2. Church of Hallgrímur 2. Urriðafoss 3. Sun Voyager 3. Hjálparfoss 4. Keflavík International Airport 4. Gjain 5. Hvalsnes Church 5. Airbnb 6. Hafnaberg Sea Cliff 6. Secret Lagoon 7. Gunnuhver - fumarole 7. Airbnb 8. View Point 9. Krýsuvík 10. Selatangar Iceland

Airbnb Bruarfoss Waterfall • Brúarfoss Church of Hallgrímur • Hallgrímskirkja F6 • 801, South Iceland, Iceland E6 E5 • Hallgrímskirkja, Skólavörðuholti, 101 Reykjavík

Airbnb If you are following the popular Built in 1986, this architectural

64.1824598, -20.7233584 Golden Circle route, you gem and a famous landmark of should not miss Brúarfoss. Reykjavik will take your breath Although this waterfall is quite away. Airbnb tiny, you will surely be Hallgrímskirkja is the largest F6 • 801, South Iceland, Iceland fascinated by its blue water church in the country and also and scenic surroundings. one of its tallest buildings. Airbnb 64.1825362, -20.7232933 The name, meaning "bridge over a waterfall", derives from The architecture serves as a splendid example of the a wooden bridge above the river Brúará, which is also the Expressionist style and it is said that it was designed to best place for taking photos of this splendid waterfall. resemble the flow of lava. Highlights of the interior include Attraction • null a huge pipe organ and a beautifully decorated pulpit. G8 Unlike other waterfalls located along the road 355, this one is a bit harder to find, thus, less popular among tourists. With its 73-metre-high tower, the church is easily visible 63.6364866, -18.3199495 Still, this hidden gem is definitely worth the trip, primarily from any part of the city. The tower can be accessed and for its vibrant colour and peaceful atmosphere. The road is it offers magnificent views of entire Reykjavik. Basalt Cliffs Gerðuberg • Hamrabelti Gerðubergi accessible for smaller cars, there is no specially hallgrimskirkja.is • +354 510 1000 • 64.1419806, designated place for parking around this area. D4 -21.9270158 64.2642353, -20.5158726 Come and admire the majestic basalt columns that resemble Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring • the wall of a rock castle. Don't Brúarhlöð Deildartunguhver worry if you're not in the best E6 E5 shape - it's quite an easy walk around the cliffs. You will A canyon with rapids of the Deildartunguhver is the most probably encounter quite a few Hvítá river. Popular for jumping powerful hot spring in Europe people here as it is a popular sight. You might wonder how off the cliffs and its rock and as such, it is definitely such cliffs came to be - they were created when lava met formations. worth visiting. The flow rate is the sea water. unbelievable: 180 litres per second, at a temperature of 97 Before you come here, consider the weather conditions °C. 64.2601547, -20.2235551 carefully though - bad weather might ruin your experience. Also, don't forget your camera, the pictures of the cliffs The area that surrounds this hot spring is also home to a are always stunning. specific type of fern, "deer fern", that is not to be found Búdir • Búðir anywhere else. 64.8596282, -22.3660598 D3 • Búðavegur, Snæfellsbær, Iceland Interestingly, due to its power, the water serves as a Búðir is a small hamlet in heating for some of the surrounding towns, such as Blue Lagoon • Bláa Lónið Búðahraun lava fields in Borgarnes and Akranes. Just imagine it, if you take a F4 • 240 Grindavík, Iceland Staðarsveit, which is in the shower in these towns, you are basically bathing in this western region of Iceland, on hot spring. A wonderful geothermal spa the westernmost tip of the and a natural wonder, located Snaefellsnes peninsula where 64.6634908, -21.410488 in a lava field. Bathing here is Hraunhafnará falls to the sea, simply fabulous and also great the original old name of Búðir having been Hraunhöfn. • Útsýnispallur við Dettifoss (Austur) for your health. You can also Dettifoss make use of various facilities The village belongs to Snæfellsbær, a municipality that B9 here, such as saunas and has its administrative centre in the town of Ólafsvík. steam rooms or relaxation areas. You can even take a Set in the Vatnajökull National 64.8219086, -23.3841625 guided tour of the lagoon that will help you understand the Park, Dettifoss is estimated to area's wonders and history. be the most powerful waterfall in Europe. It is 45 metres high Búlandstindur As this place is also one of the most visited attraction in and 100 metres wide. It is said D11 the whole country, it is essential to book your ticket in that once you have seen this advance. Búlandstindur is a mountain in natural beauty, you will not be Eastern Iceland between the the same person you were before. The lagoon is located roughly 50 km from Reykjavík. bays Berufjörður and There is an hourly bus connection between the lagoon and Hamarsfjörður. Mt. The scenic waterfall has served as an inspiration for both Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport. In 2017, Búlandstindur is 1,069 metres several music composers. Movie fans may also remember there are construction works going on in the lagoon, so above sea level. It is a it from the opening scene of the 2012 science-fiction film there may be some noise due to this. pyramid-shaped stack of Prometheus.

www.bluelagoon.com • +354 420 8800 • 63.8800375, basaltic strata. The surrounding area is a popular hiking destination, and -22.4500861 64.702326, -14.3963358 the waterfall can be approached both from the east and from the west. The eastern route is considered to be a bit safer. Be aware though that no matter which path you choose to reach the waterfall by, the ground around it is usually quite wet and slippery, so caution is recommended.

www.northiceland.is/en/places/nature/dettifoss-waterfall • 65.8149975, -16.3836757

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64.043374, -16.1777654 Dimmuborgir Fjaðrárgljúfur Glymur C9 F8 E5 • Leggjabrjótur, Reykjavik, Iceland

Dimmuborgir; pronounced) is a This canyon, probably formed Up until 2011, Glymur was large area of unusually shaped at the end of the last Ice Age, regarded as the tallest lava fields east of Mývatn in is definitely worth the trip. waterfall in Iceland but then, Iceland. The Dimmuborgir area Today, it is roughly 2 km long Morsárjökull was newly is composed of various and up to 100 m deep. Make measured and pushed Glymur volcanic caves and rock sure to admire the scenic into 2nd place. Still, the formations, reminiscent of an views as you hike along the unspoilt nature that surrounds ancient collapsed citadel. The dramatic structures are one Fjaðrá river. You can also follow a more relaxed path along this waterfall is a must-see. of Iceland's most popular natural tourist attractions. the canyon's edge, looking down at the mesmerising

65.5876239, -16.9102489 natural beauty. The best season to visit is summer, You can go on a hike along the river Botnsá, there is a because once the canyon is hidden under snow, the paths series of marked paths that will lead you to the best often get inaccessible. viewing spots. The hike up is quite adventurous. You will Dynjandi Waterfalls • Dynjandi need to go through a cave and cross a river but the views B3 Fjaðrárgljúfur is located near the village of Klaustur, about are definitely worth the effort. 300 kilometres from Reykjavík. If the weather conditions Dynjandi is a series of are bad, the road to the parking lot might be closed. It's Glymur is located in the Hvalfjordur fjord, and it takes waterfalls located in the doable even with a normal car, but 4x4 is definitely better about an hour drive from Reykjavík to get there. Westfjords, Iceland. The for this particular place. 64.3910127, -21.2515198 waterfalls have a total height 63.7725995, -18.1737215 of 100 metres. Golden Falls • Gullfoss Geysir E6 65.7332683, -23.1977255 E6 The beauty of this waterfall is The one that named them all - simply stunning and something Dyrhólaey this famous hot spring gave its you will remember for life. G7 • Dyrhólaey, Dyrhólavegur, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland name to all geysers in the Gullfoss is one of the most world. Also known as the popular tourist attractions in Located not far from the village Great Geysir, this famous Iceland. No wonder, as the of Vík, this small peninsula natural attraction is part of the views of the untouched nature with cliffs is a protected area. popular tourist route "Golden around are surreal. If you are lucky and come on a sunny It is home to many seabirds, Circle Tour" consisting of, for example, the Gullfoss day, you will see a huge rainbow over the falls. including puffins, gulls and waterfall, the geothermal field in Haukadalur or a volcanic fulmars. The views from the crater lake Kerid. Once, there were attempts to build a power plant on the cliff are exceptional, but don't river but, fortunately, they failed and this natural wonder is get too close to the edge! The boiling water can spring high into the air, once now protected.

reaching the height of 170 meters. Nowadays, it erupts Though the black beach is beautiful, swimming here is not rarely - it is considered to be inactive. Even if you don't Only a 3-minute walk from the waterfall there is Gullfoss an option due to strong currents. But you might be lucky manage to see it shooting water, the area is definitely Kaffi, serving anything from soups and salads to cakes. enough to spot some seals. There is also a splendid worth visiting. lighthouse on the cliff. gullfoss.is • 64.3261905, -20.1244089 64.3138382, -20.2995104 Wondering about the name? Literally translated into Goðafoss Waterfall • Goðafoss English, it means "door-hole" and indeed, when there are Gjain no waves, boats can sail through the hole. B8 F6 63.4023391, -19.1305828 Also called the Waterfall of the A small canyon with beautiful Gods, this waterfall is truly waterfalls, including Gjáfoss, impressive - the water of the • Eiríksstaðir Eriksstadir which is the largest one. river falls from a height of 12 D5 metres, over a width of 30 metres. Marvel at its shades Eiríksstaðir is the former of blue even during dreary homestead of Eiríkr weather which is rather common in Iceland (but then, of Þorvaldsson, known as Erik 64.1491718, -19.7365415 course, you won't be sorry you have come here when the the Red, in Haukadalur in the sun is shining). Dalasýsla region of Iceland. It

was the birthplace of his son Glacier Lagoon • Jökulsárlón The parking lot is right next to the waterfalls, but it is fairly Leifr Eiríksson, the first known F10 overpriced. Walk around the falls to get the best views, European discoverer of the Americas. A site thought to be unspoilt by tourists everywhere around you. If you can, that of the original farm has been investigated by This lagoon is probably one of come here in the morning - you won't regret it. archaeologists and remains of two buildings dating to the the world's greatest natural 9th–10th centuries have been identified. An open-air jewels and a popular tourist 65.6828162, -17.550624 museum has been established nearby. location in Iceland. Located

www.eiriksstadir.is/Default.asp?Sid_Id=42780&tId=99&Tre_Rod=&qsr 370 km from Reykjavík, it is a • 65.0586289, -21.5384309 must-see while here and definitely worth the trip.

One of the best ways to explore this lagoon is going on an amphibious boat trip that will take you as close to the icebergs and the glacier as possible. If lucky, you can even spot some seals.

Sadly, you can see the consequences of the global warming even here as the glacier and the icebergs are constantly shrinking in size.

This natural wonder has served as a setting for popular Hollywood movies, such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, or Die Another Day from the James Bond series.

icelagoon.is • +354 478 2222 • 64.0755841, -16.2164612 Grjótagjá Cave • Grjótagjá Hraunfossar Háifoss C9 D5 F6

Grjótagjá is a small lava cave Hraunfossar is a series of With the height of 122 meters, near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It waterfalls formed by rivulets Háifoss is the third highest has a thermal spring inside. streaming over a distance of waterfall in Iceland. It provides about 900 metres out of the you with a surge of adrenaline In early 18th century the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field as you glance down the edges outlaw Jón Markússon lived which flowed from an eruption of the rocks into the deep there and used the cave for of one of the volcanoes lying waters. If you come here, plan bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the your trip so that you arrive before sunset to enjoy the site. But during the eruptions from 1975 to 1984 the Hvítá river from ledges of less porous rock in the lava. beautiful rainbow created by the waterfall. Visiting this temperature of the water rose to more than 50 °C, though The name comes from the Icelandic word for lava and the place reconnects you with nature and its beautiful the temperature is slowly decreasing and has fallen below word for waterfalls. The Hraunfossar are situated near creations that Iceland is filled with. 50 °C again. The nearby lava cave of Stóragjá is being Húsafell and Reykholt and lava-tube cave Víðgelmir is used as an alternative bathing site. close by. You need a car that can withstand numerous potholes, large rocks, and generally difficult terrain. The road is Grjótagjá was used as a location for filming the fifth Literally a stone's throw upstream from Hraunfossar, there usually not accessible during winter. There are no episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, called is another waterfall called Barnafoss. Its name, the safeguards or railings protecting you from falling down, so "Kissed by Fire". waterfall of the children, comes from an accident which is be careful with children. Reconsider visiting this place if

65.6262902, -16.8828947 said to have taken place here in former times. There was you are afraid of heights. a natural bridge over the waterfall and two children from a 64.2081501, -19.6870661 nearby farm fell to their deaths crossing the river on the Gunnuhver - fumarole • Gunnuhver bridge. Afterwards, the grief-struck mother had the bridge F4 destroyed. Hóll Farm AirBNB (Travis) 64.7025647, -20.9806015 B3 • Hóll í Firði, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland Geothermal area consisting of mud pools and steam vents. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16609342 Hvalfjordur Fjord • Hvalfjörður Travis paid $247 E5 65.972766, -23.3322144

This fjord offers a lot of attractions: the highest Höfn 63.8195381, -22.6841569 waterfall of Iceland Glymur, is E11 located here. Or come and see whales, if you are lucky! 64.2898766, -15.1822091 Hafnaberg Sea Cliff • Hafnaberg F4 Illugastaðir www.west.is/en/west-iceland-regions/visit-hvalfjordur • A popular area among 64.3879257, -21.3631725 C5 birdwatchers. Also, it's possible to spot seals from up Popular seal-watching destination. There is a series here! Hvalsnes Church • Hvalneskirkja of hiking paths that will lead F4 you straight to the shore. This church is notable for the Marvel at the splendid views 63.8816742, -22.7391953 gravestone of the daughter of and spot some seals, staying Hallgrímur Pétursson - one of here all year round. the most famous Iceland' 65.6068509, -20.890086 Hjálparfoss poets. F6 Jórvík cottage 2, in Álftaver. Hjálparfoss is one of several 63.9900701, -22.7357241 G8 • 1, Skaftárhreppur, Iceland waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17300269

fields north of the Hvitserkur • Hvítserkur 63.6633234, -18.4158325 stratovolcano Hekla near the C6 point where the rivers Fossá and Þjórsá join. Hjálparfoss is Hvitserkur is a 15-meter-high Katla Volcano • Katla located about 30 kilometres east of the village Flúðir and sea stack resembling a G7 can be reached by a gravel road off Route 32 that winds drinking animal. People can't through the Vikrar lava fields. About 5 kilometres south of decide whether it looks most Katla is a large volcano in Hjálparfoss lies Þjófafoss; further east are Háifoss on the like a rhino, a dragon or an southern Iceland. It is very Fossá and Tangafoss on the Þjórsá. elephant. According to a folk active; twenty eruptions have legend, the rock is, in fact, a been documented between 930 Just downstream from Hjálparfoss is Iceland's second- petrified troll who tried to steal the bell from a nearby and 1918, at intervals of 13–95 largest hydroelectric power station, Búrfellsstöð. convent. Either way, it is a natural sight not to be missed. years. It has not erupted violently for 100 years, 64.1158989, -19.8498666 Interestingly, the base of this rock formation had to be although there may have been small eruptions that did not artificially reinforced with concrete to prevent it from break the ice cover, including ones in 1955, 1999, and Hofskirkja collapsing into the sea. 2011.

F9 The surrounding area is great for birdwatching as many Prior eruptions have had a Volcanic Explosivity Index of One of the last six turf seabirds live here and it is also home to a large seal between 4 and 6 on a scale of 0 to 8. In comparison, the churches in Iceland. Dedicated colony. There is a road leading to a nearby parking lot from Eyjafjallajökull 2010 eruption had a VEI-4. The bigger VEI- to saint Clement, It is Ósar, you can walk down from there to the shore. 6 eruptions are comparable to Mount Pinatubo's 1991 preserved as a historical eruption. 65.6063876, -20.6351962 monument. 63.6299926, -19.0499745

hof1.is/hofskirkja • 63.9070043, -16.7068432 Keflavík International Airport • Leirhnjukur Secret Lagoon • Gamla Laugin (Secret Lagoon) Keflavíkurflugvöllur B9 F6 • Hvammsvegur, 845, Flúðir, IS F4 • 235 Keflavikurflugvollur, Iceland Geothermal area consisting of Visit the hot springs The largest airport in Iceland is a lava field. Walk through the surrounded by the untouched used mainly for international area on a boardwalk and nature and enjoy a small flights. Located 50 km from discover various rock geyser erupting every 5 Reykjavik, the airport is easily formations. seconds. This secret lagoon accessible by a bus or taxi. was created in 1891, thus, it is Airport Express and Flybus the oldest swimming pool in buses run 35-45 minutes after 65.6979268, -16.7739881 Iceland. The water temperature is between 38-40 degrees the arrival of every flight. Bus number 55 goes to the city all year round. If visiting during the winter, you may be center nine times a day. lucky and see the northern lights. Lóndrangar Cliffs • Lóndrangar

The airport provides free WiFi for all of its passengers. D3 This lagoon located near Flúðir is less known and less visited than the famous Blue Lagoon, which makes it a www.kefairport.is • +354 425 6000 • 63.9825783, The Lóndrangar are a pair of peaceful place to visit. The surroundings of the lagoon are -22.6322926 rock pinnacles in Iceland. well facilitated - offering showers, bar and an eating area. They are volcanic plugs of Though food is not served daily, you can buy snacks here. basalt, that have been hewn • Kerið Kerid Crater Lake out from softer surrounding secretlagoon.is • +354 555 3351 • 64.1373429, F5 rock by erosion. At 75 and 61 -20.3091502 m tall, they are a singular Located in the Grímsnes area, sight, rising above and outside the ocean front due east Kerið is a part of the Golden Selatangar across from Malarrif and some 10 km from Hellnar, on the Circle, a popular scenic route southern coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula. History has it F4 in southern Iceland. Take a that the taller of the cliffs was ascended in 1735, while the walk around this volcanic Old fishing station with smaller one was not climbed until 1938. crater lake and admire the impressive surroundings.

contrast between the red rocks The Lóndrangar are remnants from a bigger crater which and the bright blue water, caused by the minerals from the has mostly eroded away. It is reckoned that the rock in the soil. slopes of nearby Svalþúfa is an isolated part of the original

rim around the crater itself, with the rest eroded away by While exploring the surrounding untouched nature, try the sea. There are many bird nest s in the steep slopes of imagining a concert taking place here. Notice that the 63.8404078, -22.2397781 the twin towers and birds which can be observed are whole area resembles ancient amphitheatres and the lake black-legged kittiwake, common murre, puffin and northern itself indeed served as a stage a few times. Musicians fulmar. Seljalandsfoss stood on a floating raft in the middle of the lake. It must have been a truly spectacular experience. 64.7324142, -23.7839013 G6 www.kerid.is • 64.0410826, -20.8847482 This is one of the most Námaskarð famous and scenic waterfalls in the country. The best part of B9 Kirkjufellsfoss this 60-metre-high waterfall is D3 This volcanic mountain is that you can go behind it as known for the hot springs there is a cave. Be sure to Waterfall. located at the foot of the pack a raincoat because you mountain. Here you will see will probably get wet when accessing it. If you are lucky both mud springs and steam and visit this area on a sunny day, you will see a beautiful springs and mainly colorful rainbow. minerals, which will take your breath away. Located roughly 120 kilometres from Reykjavík, it is definitely worth a visit for the magnificent scenery and it 64.9262699, -23.3125162 65.64136, -16.8080534 also makes for a great day trip.

Krýsuvík Reykjadalur • Hot Spring If you are a Bieber fan, you will recognise this waterfall F4 F5 from his music video to I'll Show You. 63.6154571, -19.9881686 The geothermal area Krýsuvík A popular hiking area. Enjoy is situated on the Reykjanes natural hot baths and beautiful peninsula in Iceland. It is in sceneries in this valley north Skaftafell of Hveragerði. the south of Reykjanes in the F9 middle of the fissure zone on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge which A breathtaking nature reserve traverses Iceland. somewhat reminiscent of 64.0489517, -21.2272366 alpine landscape. The climate Krýsuvík consists of several geothermal fields, such as is relatively mild which renders Seltún. Here solfataras, fumaroles, mud pots and hot the park well-accessible. • Reynisfjara springs have formed, the soil is coloured bright yellow, red, Reynisfjara Beach and green hues. Sulphur deposits were mined in 1722 - G7 The vast range of hiking trails 1728 and in the 19th century. German scientist Robert makes this area an ideal destination for those who like A unique beach with black Bunsen visited the site in 1845 and, based on research outdoor activities. Also, Skaftafell is a popular destination sand. This place is a must if there, proposed a hypothesis on formation of sulphuric during the winter time not only due to lesser crowds but you want to take truly unusual acid in nature. also for its beautiful icy appearance: the glaciers turn from photographs, alongside the white to blue, creating a stunning contrast from what you lava columns rising out of the Near the geothermal fields are several maars - craters can see in summer. sea. According to the folklore created by the explosions of overheated groundwater. The legend, these are two trolls www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/en/areas/skaftafell • +354 unusual green-blue Grænavatn lake has formed in one of who attempted to drag a ship to land but were turned to 4708300 • 64.0159675, -16.9653261 these maars. stone - come and see for yourself! www.visitreykjavik.is/krysuvik-geothermal-area • 63.8864367, -22.0665685 The beach is also an ideal place for birdwatching with lots of puffins and fulmars.

The beach is located near the village of Vík í Mýrdal, around 180 km from Reykjavík. The 2-hour trip is definitely worth it and it is quite an easy ride.

63.4057533, -19.072069 Skogafoss • Skógafoss Sun Voyager • Sólfar Urriðafoss G7 E5 • Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavik, Iceland F6

Skógafoss is one of the Located on the waterfront of Urriðafoss is a waterfall biggest waterfalls in the Reykjavik, Sólfar is a modern located in the river Þjórsá in country. Located near the sculpture by a famous southwest Iceland. village of Skógar, this waterfall Icelandic sculptor, Jón Gunnar is 25 metres wide and its top Árnason. Built in 1986, it The Fossafélagið Títan offers splendid views of the celebrates the sun, light, and company was given area. A legend says that there hope. Many tourists and locals permission in 1927 to build a is a treasure hidden in a cave behind the waterfall. If you alike think that this statue depicts a Viking ship, but the power plant in Urriðafoss in connection with a railway to happen to arrive on a sunny day, a rainbow can be seen. author himself stated that this is an unfortunate Reykjavík from the waterfall. It did not happen but now misunderstanding and that he sees it rather as a Landsvirkjun is planning to build hydropower stations on There are many hiking and trekking trails in the area - it "dreamboat". the lower part of Þjórsár river, at Urriðafoss and Núpur. makes for a perfect day spent in scenic nature. The statue is one of the most popular destinations for The proposed Urriðafoss Power Plant is expected to have This natural beauty has been recently used as a set for a taking pictures of Mount Esja. It gets especially splendid a capacity of approximately 125 MW and a power- few films - for example Thor: The Dark World and The and romantic during dusk and dawn. However, if it is the generating capacity of 930 GWh per year. The powerhouse Secret Life of Walter Mitty. best photographs that you are after, you may want to wait will be underground and a tunnel leading from the

63.5321037, -19.5112921 and visit outside the height of the tourist season. During powerhouse will open out into Þjórsá river below Urriðafoss this time, you would find it difficult to get a clear shot, waterfall. The waterfall is expected to disappear if the since it gets crowded and the tourists often choose to powerhouse is built. Local residents in the area are Snæfellsjökull National Park • Snæfellsjökull climb onto the boat. protesting against the construction in an effort to save Urriðafoss. D3 64.1476069, -21.9222615 63.9249027, -20.6719416 Snæfellsjökull is a 700,000- year-old glacier-capped Sænautasel stratovolcano in western C10 • Sænautasel, 907, Fljótsdalshérað, Iceland Vatnsleysufoss • Faxi Iceland. The name of the E6 mountain is actually Snæfell, https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7450096

but it is normally called 65.26244, -15.52031 The Faxi waterfall is located "Snæfellsjökull" to distinguish on the Golden Circle, a popular it from two other mountains with this name. It is situated tourist trail east of Reykjavik. on the most western part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in Thingvallavatn • Þingvallavatn The waterfall is located on the Iceland. Sometimes it may be seen from the city of F5 Tungufljót river. Reykjavík over Faxa Bay, at a distance of 120 km. Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Faxi can be found around The mountain is one of the most famous sites of Iceland, Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley twelve kilometres from Geysir and Gullfoss, and eight primarily due to the novel Journey to the Center of the lake in southwestern Iceland. kilometres from Skalholt, away from the main road on a Earth by Jules Verne, in which the protagonists find the With a surface of 84 km² it is gravel track which includes a picnic area and a small car entrance to a passage leading to the center of the earth on the largest natural lake in park. Snæfellsjökull. Iceland. Its greatest depth is 114 m. At the northern shore www.snaefellsjokull.com • 64.808383, -23.7766381 The waterfall is full of salmon and is a popular spot for of the lake, at Þingvellir, the Alþingi, the national fishing, and very close to the waterfall is a restaurant parliament, was founded in the year 930, and held its called Vid Faxa. sessions there until 1799 and still as of today the name Solheimasandur Plane Wreck 64.2250468, -20.3369147 Alþingi Íslendinga is carried by the parliament of Iceland. G7

A plane crashed on The lake lies partially within Þingvellir National Park. The Vidimyri Turf Church • Víðimýrarkirkja Sólheimasandur beach on volcanic origin of the islands in the lake is clearly visible. C7 Saturday Nov 24, 1973, and its The cracks and faults around it, of which the Almannagjá remains can be still found here ravine is the largest, is where the Eurasian and North A beautiful staple of old today. It became very popular American tectonic plates meet. Silfra fissure is a popular Icelandic architecture. with photographers. Therefore, scuba and snorkeling site. The only outflow from lake Services are still held here, but sometimes the place might get Þingvallavatn is the river Sog. you can always just take a crowded and you might need to wait for a while in order to 64.186277, -21.0877419 look around the church. get closer and take your pictures.

Please note that the plane is not accessible by car, you Thingvellir • Þingvellir www.northiceland.is/en/other/place/vidimyrarkirkja-church • 65.5387889, -19.4705307 need to walk 4 kilometers to it from the road. Due to these E5 • South, Iceland reasons, consider the weather forecast before your visit carefully. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. It is true that View Point • null 63.459135, -19.364768 the park is mainly famous for F4 being the first place where the 63.8004919, -22.6942611 Stokksnes Icelandic parliament assembled but it's really its E11 splendour and sports activities Come visit one of the prettiest (from hiking to diving) that attract its visitors nowadays. pieces of land in Iceland. If you are a fan of the Vikings, It is here where the North American and Eurasian tectonic you can visit an authentic plates meet and the volcanic landscape thus created is Viking village (originally built truly unique and spectacular. Come and marvel at the for filming) here. You can also beautiful nature that featured e.g. in the popular fantasy visit Viking Café located here series Game of Thrones (as the Eyrie valley). which serves great coffee and delicious food to go with it. When visiting, be sure to consider the weather forecast in Before you come here be sure to carefully consider the advance. weather because in bad weather you would not enjoy the www.thingvellir.is/english.aspx • +354 482 2660 • views very much. Also, it is quite a popular destination so 64.2554637, -21.1281438 be prepared for other tourists as well. Some viewpoints might even get a bit crowded on sunny days.

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The stream of the Öxará river falling to the Almannagjá gorge is one of the main attractions of Þingvellir National Park.

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Botanical Garden of Reykjavik • Grasagarður Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre • Rauðhólar Reykjavíkur Harpa - Tónlistar- og ráðstefnuhúsið í Reykjavík G8 E6 • Laugardalur, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland E5 • 2 Austurbakki, 101, Reykjavík The Rauðhólar are remnants of A chance to see over 5000 A beautiful staple of modernist a cluster of pseudocraters in plant species from all over the architecture and the centre of Elliðaárhraun lava fields on the world. Makes for a great day Iceland's cultural life. This south-eastern outskirts of out in the sunny weather. stunning glass and steel Reykjavík, Iceland. The building is a relatively new one Rauðhólar pseudocraters are - it was finished in 2011 after part of Reykjavík's nature five years of construction reserve of Heiðmörk. +354 411 8650 • 64.1407943, -21.86953 works. It quickly became one of the gems of the city and it appeared on screen for its aesthetic quality (e.g. in The age of the Rauðhólar is about 5200 years. Sense8) as well as described in novels. Church of Hallgrímur • Hallgrímskirkja Originally there were over 80 craters, but the gravel from E5 • Hallgrímskirkja, Skólavörðuholti, 101 Reykjavík Get a guided tour in English to learn more about this them was taken and used for construction. Most of the charming and imposing structure or visit one of the material was taken around World War II and used for Built in 1986, this architectural performances here. You won't be disappointed either way. projects such as Reykjavík Airport and road building. gem and a famous landmark of Or just marvel at it from the outside and enjoy how it Reykjavik will take your breath 64.0946753, -21.756557 blends in with the harbour. away. www.harpa.is • +354 528 5050 • 64.1504374, -21.9328173 Hallgrímskirkja is the largest Reykjavík Old Harbour church in the country and also E5 • Geirsgata, Reykjavík, Iceland one of its tallest buildings. Lake Tjörnin • Tjörnin Take a long walk and enjoy the E5 The architecture serves as a splendid example of the views! Besides, you may find Expressionist style and it is said that it was designed to Reykjavik is one of the lucky numerous puffin or whale tour resemble the flow of lava. Highlights of the interior include cities that have their own lake. companies located here. a huge pipe organ and a beautifully decorated pulpit. And this one is even situated right at the city centre. With its 73-metre-high tower, the church is easily visible Chances that you would visit from any part of the city. The tower can be accessed and the city and never even spot it www.oldharborreykjavik.com • 64.151347, -21.9440317 it offers magnificent views of entire Reykjavik. are really slim since it is hallgrimskirkja.is • +354 510 1000 • 64.1419806, located right next to the City Hall and the Free Church in Sun Voyager • Sólfar -21.9270158 Reykjavík (both very popular places to visit). E5 • Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavik, Iceland Feed the birds, go jogging or cycling or just enjoy the Elliðavatn Located on the waterfront of tranquil atmosphere here. The Hljómskálagarðurinn Park Reykjavik, Sólfar is a modern G7 (full of places to sit down and statues to marvel on) is sculpture by a famous adjacent to the lake. An ideal place for a stroll! Elliðavatn is a lake in Iceland. Icelandic sculptor, Jón Gunnar It is situated in the area of 64.1444792, -21.9421298 Árnason. Built in 1986, it Reykjavík. celebrates the sun, light, and hope. Many tourists and locals Landakot's Church • Landakotskirkja Not far from it, there is the well alike think that this statue depicts a Viking ship, but the known natural park Heiðmörk E5 • Old West Side, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland author himself stated that this is an unfortunate with its hiking and biking trails, misunderstanding and that he sees it rather as a Landakotskirkja, formally small forests and lava formations. "dreamboat". Basilika Krists konungs, is the

cathedral of the Catholic The eastern shores of Elliðavatn are part of Heiðmörk The statue is one of the most popular destinations for Church in Iceland. Often nature reserve, protected by the state. taking pictures of Mount Esja. It gets especially splendid referred to as Kristskirkja, and romantic during dusk and dawn. However, if it is the Landakotskirkja is in the Coming on the hringvegur over the Hellisheiði in the best photographs that you are after, you may want to wait western part of Reykjavík, direction of the capital city, travelers pass by the lake. and visit outside the height of the tourist season. During Iceland's capital city. this time, you would find it difficult to get a clear shot, 64.0862977, -21.7855465 64.147445, -21.9485318 since it gets crowded and the tourists often choose to climb onto the boat. Esja National Museum of Iceland • Þjóðminjasafn 64.1476069, -21.9222615 B9 • Þverfellshorn, Reykjavik, Iceland Íslands

The mountain Esja, often E5 • Suðurgötu 41, 101 Reykjavík, Island The Pearl • Perlan called Esjan, is situated in the The National Museum of F5 south-west of Iceland, about Iceland was established on 24 10 km to the north of Iceland's Perlan is a landmark building February 1863, with Jón capital city Reykjavík. Esja is in Reykjavík, the capital of Árnason the first curator of the not a single mountain, but a Iceland. It is 25.7 metres high. Icelandic collection, previously volcanic mountain range, It was originally designed by kept in Danish museums. The made from basalt and tuff. Ingimundur Sveinsson. Perlan second curator, Sigurður is situated on the hill Guðmundsson, advocated the creation of an antiquarian The etymology of the name is unclear. Esja can be used Öskjuhlíð, where there had collection, and the museum was called the Antiquarian as a first name in Iceland. In the Kjalnesingasaga, there is been hot water storage tanks for decades. In 1991 the Collection until 1911. a rich widow among Irish settlers named Esja, but it is tanks were updated and a hemispherical structure placed likely that the women's name is derived from the mountain on top. This project was largely at the behest of Davíð Before settling at its present location, at Suðurgata 41, and not vice versa. Oddsson, during his time as mayor of Reykjavík. 101 Reykjavík, in 1950, it was housed in various www.visitreykjavik.is/mount-esja • 64.245069, -21.659281 Reykjavík attics, finally for forty years in the attic of the +354 562 0200 • 64.129231, -21.918926 National Library building on Hverfisgata.

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Árbær Museum • Árbæjarsafn F7 • Kistuhyl, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland

Árbæjarsafn is the historical museum of the city of Reykjavík as well as an open- air museum and a regional museum. Its purpose is to give the public an insight into the living conditions, work and recreational activities of the people of Reykjavík in earlier times.

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Come here to see great exhibitions on seals and other Icelandic animals. It also serves as a Tourist Info Center.