Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Askja
A remote, sapphire-blue lake at the heart of an immense caldera is the destination as
you journey across vast, barren lava fields.
Tröllaskagi Peninsula
The road hugs steep mountainsides, then emerges from tunnels to
capture magical vistas of glistening waters.
Hiking
Landmannalaugar & Þórsmörk
Accessible only by 4WD, Iceland's favourite hiking centres
are striking realms offering endless foot fodder, and the hike between them - known as
Laugavegurinn - is the original flavour of wilderness walking.
Hornstrandir
Pristine nature as far as the eye can see in this hiking paradise orbiting the
Arctic Circle.
Skaftafell
Follow trails through twisting birch woods or don crampons to tackle offshoots of
the mammoth Vatnajökull ice cap.
Jökulsárgljúfur
A veritable smorgasbord of geological wonders, including thundering water-
falls and Iceland's 'Grand Canyon'.
Kerlingarfjöll
A remote highland massif with a growing reputation among the hiking commu-
nity.
Borgarfjörður Eystri
The base for a superb series of trails - don't miss the giant boulders
and green ponds of Stórurð.
