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After our stops in east Iceland, we are travelling west in the northern part of Iceland. Mývatn Lake Mývatn is a lake in north Iceland. It was formed by a large basaltic lava fissure eruption about 2300 years ago. The volcanic landscape is dominated by pseudo craters. The idyllic blue lakes, hot pools, sandy mountains and volcanic craters make up an incredible setting and build various fascinating sceneries. Goðafoss Goðafoss is a waterfall in the river Skjálfandafljót, the fourth largest river in Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, falling over a width of 30 metres from a height of 12 metres. Húsavík The town of Húsavík is located on the eastern shore of Shaky Bay and is well-known as the “Whale Capital of Iceland”. We also went out for a whale watching tour and saw a humpback whale. Húsavík is also the place where the first house of Iceland was built, back in the year 860 by the swedish viking Garðar Svavarsson.
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After the stop in Höfn, we are travelling further east and exploring the villages Djúpivogur and Borgarfjörður eystri with a short stop in Egilsstadir in between. Djúpivogur Djúpivogur is one of the most beautiful villages in Iceland and lies in the southeastern part of Iceland. The pyramid-shaped peak named Búlandstindur, reaching up to 1069 meters, dominates the landscape. The long history of trading lasts back to 1589, and the oldest preserved house (built in 1790) now serves as a cultural center. Shallow lagoons, coastal lakes and mudflats around the village are rich in birdlife. Borgarfjörður eystri In eastern Iceland lies the hidden treasure Borgarfjörður eystri. It is a very small village that has plenty to offer, including some legendary elfin settlements and a variety of hiking routes. In addition, the marina has the best access to puffins in Iceland, where one can observe the birds at a very short distance. We are travelling further along the south coast direction east to our next longer stop in Höfn. Skaftafell Skaftafell is a nature reserve and part of the Vatnajökull National Park in the south east of Iceland. Its location is unique as it lies between sandy beaches at the coast and inland glaciers. The region is well known for its rich flora and there are a lot of natural attractions, from cascading waterfalls to glacier lagoons and from geological formations to black sand deserts. Jökulsárlón Jökulsárlón and the nearby Diamond Beach are one of Iceland's most fantastic natural attractions. They are famous for the free-floating icebergs and the ice blocks laying on the black beach resembling diamonds glittering in the sun. Typically, thousands of people are drawn to Jökulsárlón all year round. However, COVID-19 has drastically reduced the number of visitors, and during our stay there were only a few other tourists. Höfn Höfn i Hornafjörður is a blooming village close to the biggest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. Höfn's growth during the 20th century from a small village to today's town was a result of the development of a diverse fishing industry. Only a few kilometers away from Höfn lays the Stokksnes peninsula and the famous Vestrahorn mountain, a popular spot especially for photographers. |
