Skál restaurant was the first food hall in both Reykjavík and Iceland. It’s a famous restaurant that has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin. A restaurant can get a Michelin Bib Gourmand when they serve exceptionally delicious food for a reasonable price. Those two things are obviously what we all look for at a…
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The Golden Circle in Iceland is a region close to Reykjavik. The Golden Circle consists of 3 of the most popular destinations in Iceland: Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geothermal Area Geysir. You can visit the Golden Circle in Iceland in 1 or 2 days. Check our guide to the Golden Circle for full details.
Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík
The concert hall Harpa is one of the buildings in downtown Reykjavík that are definitely worth a visit. It is a concert and conference hall that looks stunning. The architecture of this building has been rewarded with many nominations and prizes. It has attracted more than 10 million guests since its opening on May 4th,…
Best Things to do in Reykjavík – with Map
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland. The city has around 118 thousand inhabitants. It’s located in the southwestern part of the country. Most people who visit Iceland include Reykjavík in their itinerary, and for good reason. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best things to do in Reykjavík, such as…
Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík
Hallgrimskirkja, in Reykjavík, must be the best-known church of Iceland. It’s a Lutheran church located near the center of Reykjavík. The fact that it’s a Lutheran church isn’t very surprising as most of the Icelanders are Lutheran as well. Lutheranism is a religion and is the largest branch of Protestantism. Hallgrimskirkja church is 74.5 meters…
Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach – Reykjavík
The geothermal beach of Nauthólsvík is a place to escape from Reykjavík city and relax in the seawater or in the hot spring. The sandy beach, with free entrance during the summer month, is a great stop when visiting Reykjavík. Nauthólsvík is a neighborhood of Reykjavík, located in the south of the city.
📽️ Nesjavellir, Kerið, Bruarfoss, Gullfoss and Geysir
Golden Circle of Iceland – Nesjavellir, Kerið, Bruarfoss, Gullfoss and Geysir In our video above, you’ll find a collection of photos and videos made during the second day of our 2-day drive along the Golden Circle of Iceland. In the video you’ll see the geothermal area Nesjavellir, Kerið crater, the waterfall Bruarfoss, Gullfoss waterfall and…
📽️ Þingvellir and Reykjadalur Valley
Golden Circle of Iceland – Þingvellir and Reykjadalur Valley Watch a collage of photos and recordings we made during the first day of our visit to the Golden Circle in Iceland. In this video, you’ll see the fissure and waterfall of Þingvellir National Park. After that, our visit to the geothermal river and hot springs…
Litli Geysir Hotel Iceland – Hotel & Restaurant Review
When we visited the geysers Geysir and Strokkur in Haukadalur Valley, we stayed in a hotel right across the street from the geothermal area. This hotel was the Litli Geysir Hotel in Iceland. We were quite impressed with our stay there, so we want to share our findings with you. Litli Geysir Hotel in Haukadalur…
Golden Circle Iceland in 2 Days – Self Drive Tour & Map
The Golden Circle in Iceland normally takes you from Reykjavik to 3 highlights: the waterfall Gullfoss, Þingvellir National Park, and Geysir in the Haukadalur geyser basin. In this itinerary, we want to introduce you to the other highlights along the Golden Circle of Iceland. These highlights will allow you to extend your drive along the…
Bruarfoss Waterfall & Midfoss – Iceland
Bruarfoss waterfall is located in South Iceland, along the Golden Circle. It’s a less known waterfall as Gullfoss and Skógafoss, but it is also very impressive. To get to this waterfall, you need to hike about 7 kilometers. The hike is fairly easy and the reward is definitely worth the effort! The Bruarfoss waterfall is…
Kerið Crater – Volcanic Lake in Iceland
The Kerið Crater is one of the volcanic craters of the Tjarnarhólar crater group. It’s located in Grímsnes in south Iceland. Kerið crater is one of the stops you can add to your itinerary when visiting the Golden Circle in Iceland. It’s a quick stop, next to the road, worthy of your time. The crater…
Geysir Strokkur Blesi – Haukadalur Valley Iceland
Geysir geothermal area is one of the three top tourist destinations along the Golden Circle in Iceland. The geothermal area where Geysir is located, is in the southwest of Iceland, in Haukadalur valley. The most famous geothermal features of Haukadalur Valley are the dormant geyser Geysir, the geyser Strokkur and the hot spring Blesi. In…