Bæjargil at Húsafell: Waterfall Gorge, Birch Forest and Stone Art
A gentle half-day at Húsafell in West Iceland: the Bæjargil gorge walk to a waterfall viewpoint, one of the country's oldest birch woods, and Páll Guðmundsson's carved stone…
Djúpalónssandur & Dritvík: The Black Pebble Beach and Lifting Stones
Djúpalónssandur's black pebble beach, shipwreck iron, and four lifting stones sit inside Snæfellsjökull National Park, about 75-90 minutes from Stykkishólmur Inn. Book direct on Ourhotels.is.
Bolafjall Viewing Platform: A Cliff-Edge Deck Above Bolungarvík
The Bolafjall viewing platform is a cantilevered steel deck 638 m above Bolungarvík, a short drive from The Ísafjörður Inn. Views span Ísafjarðardjúp toward Hornstrandir. Here is how…
Puffin Watching Near Ísafjörður: Vigur Island in July
July is peak puffin season on Vigur Island, a 30-minute boat trip from Ísafjörður harbour — thousands of nesting puffins, an eider-down farm and Iceland's only preserved windmill,…
Into the Glacier: Riding a Glacier Truck into Langjökull’s Ice Tunnels
The Into the Glacier Langjökull tour departs from Húsafell, next door to Hvítá Trucks: a modified glacier vehicle carries you onto Iceland's second-largest ice cap and into man-made…
Baula: Hiking West Iceland’s Pyramid-Shaped Rhyolite Mountain
A Baula mountain hike takes you up the pale orange rhyolite cone every driver sees north of Borgarnes. Here's the steep scree route, honest timings, and what to…
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss: The Iconic Mountain 40 Minutes from Stykkishólmur
Kirkjufell mountain and its Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall are about 40 minutes from the Stykkishólmur Inn. Read honest driving times, the best photo spot, and why to stay in Stykkishólmur.…
Naustahvilft the Troll Seat: A Steep One-Hour Hike Above Ísafjörður
Naustahvilft, the Troll Seat, is Ísafjörður's classic short-but-steep hike: about 190 m up loose gravel to a chair-shaped hollow with a full panorama over Skutulsfjörður. Here's how to…
Kaldidalur (Road 550): The Highland Gravel Drive Without an F-Road Permit
Kaldidalur Road 550 is Iceland's most approachable highland gravel drive, linking Húsafell toward Þingvellir past Langjökull and the Ok volcano. It's not F-marked, but 2WD rentals aren't allowed…
Glanni Waterfall & Paradísarlaut: An Easy Stop near Bifröst
Glanni waterfall in Iceland is a broad, easy stop on the salmon river Norðurá near Bifröst, with the green hollow Paradísarlaut alongside. A five-minute walk from the car…