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Natural swimming pools in Iceland
Five places for warm water and open skies. Explore hot rivers, historic pools and coastal bathing, with the practical details for your trip.
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Natural hot springs in Iceland
A warm river, a mountain brook and a highland pool. Get to know Reykjadalur, Landmannalaugar and Hveravellir before you pack your swimsuit.
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A day in Reykjavík
Walk from Hallgrímskirkja to the waterfront, make time for the city centre and finish with a local swimming pool. A flexible first day in Iceland’s capital.
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Skaftafell, beyond the roadside stop
Glacier views, woodland trails and a waterfall framed by basalt. Here is how to make time for Skaftafell.
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Your first glacier walk in Skaftafell
Where the ice is, what to compare and how to prepare. A practical guide to choosing a glacier experience that fits your trip.
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The walk to Svartifoss
A waterfall, a wooded hillside and a good reason to leave the car behind. Plan the Svartifoss walk with time to enjoy the route.
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Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
One stop for floating ice, another for the ocean shore. Plan your visit to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach with practical advice on parking, walking and making time for both.
Rock climbing
Rock climbing at Hnappavellir
A varied climbing base near Skaftafell, with sport routes, traditional lines and bouldering.
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Rock climbing at Valshamar
A small crag in Eilífsdalur with important landowner rules and a mix of route grades.
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Rock climbing at Stardalur
Basalt cracks and traditional climbing above Mosfellsdalur, with protection that needs judgment.
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Rock climbing at Gerðuberg
Traditional routes between basalt columns on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. No bolting.
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Rock climbing at Vestrahorn
Boulders near the coast and separate mountain routes in the Vestrahorn landscape.
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Rock climbing at Munkaþverá
A gorge south of Akureyri with sport and traditional routes and documented rockfall changes.
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Rock climbing at Valbjargargjá
Steep bouldering near Reykjanesviti, where current regional access checks come first.
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Rock climbing at Gálgaklettar
A bouldering area near Stafnes, distinct from other places with the same name.
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Rock climbing at Seyðisfjörður
Sport climbing around the fjord, with several distinct sectors and recent route records.
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Rock climbing at Valþjófsdalur
A basalt dyke above Tunga farm with a steep approach and sport routes on private land.
Tourism news
Tourism operators offered a short course on incident reporting
The Icelandic Tourist Board is introducing a short course on its Incident Guard system. What the announcement means for travellers.
Tourism news
August passenger departures put Iceland travel in perspective
The Icelandic Tourist Board reports 314 thousand foreign passenger departures in August. How to read the number when planning a trip.
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Tourism safety planning guidance gets a September update
Revised guidance from the Icelandic Tourist Board covers risk assessment and safety procedures. A practical reading guide for visitors.
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