Iceland 2024
Exploring the Magical Wonders of Iceland
On the first of November, we arrived at the airport of Keflavík and after an odyssey of getting our rented car, we drove to our first AirBnB in Reykjavík, a little bit outside of the city centre. We directly got in touch with the Icelandic winter, since it was snowy, icy and windy, but nevertheless, we went out again to buy some food for the dinner and the breakfast and directly got another shock by the prices.
At least, for the next day, it was supposed to be sunny and so we decided to switch our plans and not to discover Reykjavík, but driving along the Golden Circle to directly get into the natural wonders of the Icelandic landscapes and national parks. Our first destination was the picturesque volcanic crater Kerið with its bright blue crater lake. The steep slopes are made of red volcanic rock and some of them are covered with lush green vegetation. We admired the spectacle of colours on a short circular hike along the crater rim, before we went down to the lake to feel the temperature of the water, which was surprisingly less cold than expected.
By talking about surprises: Our next destination - the Faxafoss - was definitely one of the unexpected highlights of the day. According to the other waterfalls in Iceland, it's just a small waterfall, but not less stunning and impressive with its salmon leap and the ice bubble formations close to the water stream of the waterfall. Here, it was also possible to go very close to the waterfall and we also saw our first rainbow in Iceland. Our next highlight on our adventurous Golden Circle tour was the geothermal area with the famous Strokkur, a geyser, which typically erupts every six til ten minutes and therefore is a magnificent magnet for the visitors of the Haukadalur valley, together with other mud pools and fumaroles. After exploring the geothermal area for a while, we made it to our last spot for the day, the breathtaking Gullfoss, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The waterfall itself was a huge spectacle, but the rainbow and the rays of sunlight made it even more special to enjoy the views from different perspectives. We made a little promenade along the canyon too, before we decided to drive back to Reykjavík, but before we reached our AirBnB, we found a parking spot to observe the sunset above a lake in the Þingvellir National Park. Our first day in Iceland was simply overwhelming and full of great impressions.
On the second day, we started our road trip on the southern parts of the island in the direction of Vík í Mýrdal, a little settlement almost 200 km away from Reykjavík. On our journey, we were able to experience some adventures again while admiring natural beauties, starting with the two waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrafoss. Both waterfalls are very special, since it's possible to walk behind the Seljalandsfoss into a small cave and from behind, it was also possible to walk closer to a little kind of beach behind the waterfall. The only negative thing was the strong wind, which caused the falling water to spray in all directions, so that we were already completely wet after visiting Seljalandsfoss. We still decided to make a little walk to the less known Gljúfrafoss, a hidden treasure inside a half-open cave. Gljúfur is the Icelandic word for gorge and so, this waterfall was also very unique in its own way. We could climb up a rock for some phenomenal photos, before we walked back to the car to change clothes and get warm again.
Our next destination was the mysterious Rútshellir Cave, the largest man-made cave in the country. From the outside, it looks quite adventurous, like a small house built in a huge chunk of rock, so we stopped to explore the cave from the inside. To be honest, it wasn't that exciting, especially since we had to pay for the parking spot and just spent around 20 minutes at the whole area. So it's maybe more recommended to go there in summer, when it's possible to go for a hike in the surroundings. While the Rútshellir Cave wasn't one of our favourite spots, the next waterfall - the Skógafoss - was definitely one.
Legend has it that the first Viking settler in this area buried a treasure in a cave behind Skógafoss. Years later, an Icelandic boy discovered the chest, but could only grab the handle before the chest disappeared. The ring of the treasure chest is now kept in the Skógasafn Museum.
After exploring the waterfall from below, we hiked up the stairs to the upper observation platform. The Skóga features dozens of waterfalls as it cascades down from the saddle between the Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcanoes, where it originates. A few steps further from the observation platform, we could also see one of them - the Hestavaðsfoss. The whole area around the Skógafoss was marvellous and we spent a while to enjoy the sound and sight of the stream and the waterfall.
Our last destination for the second day was the Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck. From the parking area, we decided to skip the shuttle transport and take a walk of around 50 minutes to reach the remains of the plane wreck of the US Navy DC plane. Since it was already going to be dark, we just spent a couple of minutes at the beach, enjoying the view of the ocean, before we had to walk back to the car in the complete dark, only equipped with headlights.
After a hearty breakfast in the hotel, we set out for new adventures in the southern parts of Iceland. Not that far from Vík í Mýrdal, we visited the Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, the most famous black sand beach on the southern coast and a unique place together with the nearby Reynisdrangar sea spikes.
According to an Icelandic legend, the Reynisdrangar sea spikes are the remains of a battle between two local trolls and a three-masted ship. When daylight came, the two trolls turned to stone, the ship was trapped with them for all eternity, forming a group of sea spikes that we now know as the Reynisdrangar Spires.
In truth, these naturally occuring formations were part of the Reynisfjall mountain range during the last ice age, but after long periods of bad weather, they lost their connection to the rest of the mountain range and now look like as if they grew out of the ocean on their own. It is said, that standing on Reynisfjara beach is like being in a natural amphitheatre, with the wild waters of the Atlantic waves providing the drama to match and honestly, it was a perfect start into the day full of impressive landscapes and stunning natural wonders like the surroundings of the palagonite subglacial mound Lómagnúpur, where we shortly stopped for taking pictures of the mystical scenic landscapes and the reflection in the surrounding lake.
Even though we already had a fantastic day, our main highlight still came at the end of the day, when we arrived at the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón and the Diamond Beach. We were really lucky, that we still had great views of the swimming crystalline blue icebergs - the ice shows different colours: blue from various crystals in the ice and their reflection, white, as well as shades of grey and even black from volcanic ash contained in the ice - and the black sand beach with the ice crystals, before it got really foggy in this area and also on the road for the rest of the day.
For the next day, we had a long journey back to Reykjavík, but before we were heading back, we decided to explore the coastal region of Stokksnes, a famous headland with black sand dunes, scenic cliffs and a Viking village. From the direction of Höfn, we followed the gravelled road on the right side of the tunnel, until we reached the "Viking Café", where we got our entry tickets to explore the headland. I was really hyped about visiting the Viking Village. Even though I learned, that it's just an artificial Viking village, which was built for a Hollywood movie, which was never shot - but scenes from the series Vikings were filmed there - I still felt like being back in the Viking Ages. Also the huge Viking ship in front of the settlement was marvellous.
Afterwards, we went to the cliffs around the lighthouse and what we got was another magical view of the ocean, nestled in a mystical foggy atmosphere. We skipped walking to the lighthouse, but we spent quite a while in the black sand dunes. Due to the fog, it wasn't possible to see the whole spectacular Vestrahorn mountain range in the background of the dunes, but it was still very impressive to climb up the black sand hills, which were higher than they appear in the photos. Stokksnes may have been less breathtaking than the many waterfalls or glacier lagoons, but the headland definitely scores with its quiet, relaxed atmosphere, since it's a less typical tourist spot along the ring road.
We decided to leave Stokksnes early enough, so that we could make a break at the Faxi Bakery, located close to the Skógafass waterfall. We still had some time for a photo stop around the Hvannadalshnúkur, the highest mountain and glacier of Iceland, but it was still too foggy to enjoy breathtaking views. Luckily, we finally reached the bakery before the closing time at 5 p.m., but unfortunately, the famous cinnamon rolls were already sold out, but we couldn't leave without getting some pastries like a cookie Christmas tree or blueberry cake, which we tried, when we arrived back in our hotel in Reykjavík and the pastries were splendid delicious.
Only 30 minutes away from Reykjavík, we visited the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel the next morning. It was possible to book two different kind of tours in advance - the easier one we chose or a 3-4 hours tunnel adventure hike to the Lava Tunnel Falls. But even the easier tour was a truly unforgettable underground adventure. We got our headlamp-fitted helmets and a safety instruction and afterwards, our tour guide Ewa went through the tunnel with us. She stopped three times to explain a lot about the lava tube, formed by a volcanic eruption of the Leitin shield volcano about 5,200 years ago and to point out various colourful minerals, strange lava formations and volcanic glass called tachylite, formed as a result of molten lava cooling rapidly. The journey into the tunnel was a unique experience and an excellent opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava. The tunnel's ceiling has caved in near the entrance, creating astonishing columns of light. Arrived on the observation platform, which is also used for wedding ceremonies or concerts, the guide turned the lights off, demonstrating the tranquillity of total darkness for one minute. On the way back, we had enough time to enjoy the fascinating secrets of the Lava Tunnel by our own, including the different layers of lava and the the magnificent play of colours of the mineral stones on the wall. After visiting the inner side of a volcano in 2019, it was another spectacular experience.
Since it was still early on the day, when we finished the tour inside the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel, we decided to go on a hike to see the volcano region in the Geldingardalur valley, close to the harbour city Grindavík, where the volcano erupted in March 2021. It was a tough hike on scree with a constant ice-cold headwind, but every step was worth it for the impressive and phenomenal panoramic views of the volcanic activity. We could see the fume rising from the cooled lava all around us. We admired this magical sight for a while, but then we decided to turn back and not hike the entire trail, especially because it was getting colder. After this exciting hiking tour, we drove back to Reykjavík to take a rest to have enough energy for the upcoming magical wonders of Iceland.
The next road trip brought us to the adventurous and versatile Snæfellsnes peninsula, which is typically described as an "Iceland on one day" tour, since it's possible to see glaciers, volcano craters, waterfalls and black beaches during a unique one-day trip. We decided to start early in the morning to have enough time, enjoying all the beautiful sceneries around the peninsula, starting with breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy mountains with golden shimmering grass in the foreground and a beautiful waterfall, we just saw by coincidence after a little walk through the nature. Then, after driving for a while, we reached the main landmark of the peninsula - the Kirkjufell, known as the most beautiful mountain in Iceland. Kirkjufell, which literally means "Church Mountain" and the Kirkjufellsfoss are one of the most picturesque places and also mentioned in Game of Thrones as "mountain shaped like an arrowhead". Because of the very strong wind, the water from the Kirkjufellsfoss was sprayed upwards against the current, which looked very spectacular. Luckily, we didn't get wet ourselves, so we could continue our journey to the next sightseeing spot - the Saxhóll Crater. Saxhóll is a perfect example of a volcanic crater with a steep slope that leads to a collapsed core with its nowadays lush and green vegetation, which is estimated to be formed 3,000 - 4,000 years ago. From the parking lot, it was a 10-minute walk until we reached the crater rim to enjoy the marvellous panoramic views, even if it was getting more and more foggy.
According to Icelandic folklore, Saxhóll Crater is a passage for elves and fairies. Visitors have reported seeing and hearing strange phenomena in the area, such as flickering lights and music.
Well, we haven't seen any elves or fairies, but it was definitely worth to relish the stunning views of the crater basin, the mossy lava fields and the glacier region, before we went to the Djúpalónssandur black beach region. The four remaining lifting stones, used by fishermen to test their strength, are showing that there was once one of the most prolific fishing villages on the peninsula. Arrived at the parking lot, we started walking into the direction of the black lava pearl beach, crossing by a lava field with unique lava formations, creating the feeling of stepping into a lava wonderland. The beach, made of small black smooth pebbles called "Pearls of Djúpalón", is full of many iron pieces from the British trawler Epine GY7, which was wrecked on the night of 13th March 1948. The iron remains are kept in memory of those fourteen brave fishermen from England, who couldn't be rescued from the Icelandic rescue team.
It was also possible to see many interesting rock formations, including "Söngklettur", the majestic singing rock and church of the elves or "Kerling", the troll woman, who turned into stone after seeing the daylight.
The last destination for our road trip was a visit of Buðakirkja, a black wooden church on the southern side of the peninsula. The church impresses with both its simple beauty and its integration into the surroundings. It's possible to see it with both the mountains and the oceans in the background. The black and white church always provides a perfect colour contrast to the nature. After a short photo stop, we went back to Borgarnes, since we planned to continue to Akureyri the next day and didn't want to go the whole way back to Reykjavík.
A new day means a new adventure and so, we started our journey from Borgarnes to Akureyri, the "Capital of the North". On our way, we made new friends, learned something about Iceland's history and got stunned by phenomenal views of the nature. After a few short stops on the way, we turned left in the direction of Hvammstangi on the Vatnsnes peninsula. The little settlement is famous for the Icelandic Seal Center, since the peninsula is the home for Iceland's most densely populated seal colony. Since the condition of the gravelled road was getting worse and worse by time, we haven't made it to the seal observation point, but we visited the small, solitary Skarðsviti Lighthouse and enjoyed the marvellous glimpse of the fjord and the coastal views with crisp blue waters stretching out under the vast skies. We took the chance to immerse ourselves in the raw, unspoiled nature of Iceland, having the chance to go very close to some Icelandic horses. We spent some time with the horses and fed them with grass. One of the horses enjoyed the time with us so much - probably because of the food - so we nicknamed him Calli, who was then our new friend. After a while, we decided to leave Calli and the other horses to continue our journey and only a short time later, we made it to one of the hidden gems of Iceland - the Kolugljúfur Canyon. Around five kilometres away from Iceland's Ring Road, we parked the car and walked along the breathtaking canyon to feel like in a wonderful waterfall paradise. The spectacular beauty of the canyon can't be fully expressed in words, one needs to witness it to fully understand the captivating magic of the area.
The gorge is named after the female giant Kola, who is believed to have created the gorge. It is believed that the whole surroundings were shaped by the daily activities of the giantess such as the place she used to sleep at or where she cooked the salmons, she caught from the river. The folklore has it that the giantess lived on a ledge on the west side of the gorge and slept there as well. She would throw her bare hands into the river to catch a fish and eat it raw most of the time.
As beautiful and full of amazing mythological bits as Kolugljúfur Canyon is, it's also one of the most dangerous tourist attractions to visit in Iceland since it's very easy to make a wrong step and fall down into the deep gorge. We were really carefully and after enjoying some moments of sunshine on top of the main waterfall of the canyon, we went back to the car to drive to the historical site of Þristapar, where the last public execution in Iceland took place on January 12, 1830. It was the last place, we've visited before heading to Akureyri. In Akureyri, we just made a short city tour, visiting the church, harbour, the sculpture of the whale fin, the huge Víking beer can and the city centre with a visit of the "Bláa Kannan Café", where we got a fantastic and very delicious blueberry cheesecake.
The next morning, we decided to visit the little picturesque settlement Arskógssandur, only 30 minutes away from Akureyri, for a Whale Watching adventure in the calm seas of Eyjafjörður. After a little walk around the harbour, we went to the office of the whale watching company to get our warm overalls and an instruction for the guided boat tour, before we stepped on the boat. We sailed out onto the calm waters and were rewarded with incredible moments. Firstly because of the surrounding mountains, which created an impressive panorama and secondly because of the four humpback whales that were roaming around in the fjord. When the guide spotted one of the humpback whales in the distance, the captain of the boat was shipping there and we could see the playful humpbacks very close to the boat. It was a very unique experience to spot the whales and encounter the great wildlife of Northern Iceland. After two hours in the fjords of Arskógssandur, we returned back to the harbour, enjoying a hot chocolate and cinnamon bun on the boat.
This day was already one of the biggest highlights during our travel adventure in Iceland, but it was getting even more marvellous, when we saw the Northern Lights during the night. We checked the aurora app and it was supposed to be not too cloudy, so we drove in the same direction again like in the morning and suddenly, there were white veils in the sky. At first, we thought that these were just normal clouds, but when they started swinging around, we knew, that we got our Northern lights. With our cameras, we were also able to take some great pictures, visualizing the green colour, of this magical fairytale and even if it was freezing cold outside, every second of admiring this spectacle was worth it. We managed to see humpback whales in the free nature and Northern lights on one day, making this day to a brilliant memory for the lifetime.
After a breathtaking night full of Northern lights, we went out a bit later on the next day to explore some of the beauties of the northern part of Iceland. We skipped the tunnel in the eastern direction to save the money for the toll and drove a little detour with some scenic views. After 45 minutes, we arrived at our first destination, the majestic Goðafoss, which is a true diamond of Iceland's northern nature. The magic of this waterfall isn't only derived from its name "Waterfall of the Gods", but also from the stunning landscape that surrounds the waterfall. The waterfall isn't only a natural wonder, but also an important historical site, according to the Icelandic saga.
The name of the waterfall is probably related to the Ljósvetninga saga. The Norwegian King Olav I. promoted the Christianisation of Scandinavia. He is said to have threatened the Icelanders with a halt to wood deliveries if they didn't convert to Christianity. Under this pressure, the Icelanders decided to recognize Christianity as the official religion in the year 1,000, while allowing to continue practicing their old Nordic faith privately. To underline the acceptance of Christianity as a general religion, the gode Ljósvetninga is said to have thrown the last pagan images of gods into the waterfall, which has since been called Goðafoss.
We explored the waterfall from both sides, but for me, the more breathtaking views were accessible on the western side of the waterfall. After a short walk back to the parking lot, we continued our journey to Lake Mývatn - the "Lake of Midges" - a shallow lake with a high biodiversity in the area of the active Krafla volcano, created by a large basaltic lava eruption around 2,300 years ago. The surrounding of the lake is dotted with various pseudo craters, lava columns and hot springs, but unfortunately there weren't many spots for parking around the lake for enjoying the stunning views of the half frozen lake. I'd say, that a bicycle tour around the lake would be definitely better. Since we only had short magical moments around the lake, we still had some time to visit the boiling sulphuric mud springs of Námaskarð. We could smell the sulphuric stench in the air already several kilometres away, but we were still interested to explore the geothermal area full of fumaroles. Due to the hot surface, there is literally no vegetation and the constant emission of acids has made the surface completely sterile and acidic, providing some amazing panoramic views because of the presence of the colourful minerals. Since the smell was going to be more and more disgusting for us, we decided to head back to Akureyri. There is still a lot to see in the North of Iceland, but we were quite satisfied with our short adventure tour.
After a long journey, we arrived safely back in Reykjavík, the cute capital of Iceland, which fascinated me with its picturesque street art culture. While strolling through the city centre, it's possible to immerse yourself in the colourful artistic diversity, as street art also goes deep into Nordic mythology. Also the Rainbow Street gives the city something magical and it's one of the most recognizable streets in the city. The street was applied in 2015 for the Reykjavík Pride Festival and quickly became a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community. Originally intended as a temporary installation, it became a permanent feature of the city due to its popularity and positive response from the public. The painted street not only provides a picturesque backdrop for tourist photos but also serves as an expression of the city's openness and tolerance. The Rainbow Street leads from the city centre up to the imposing Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík's iconic landmark, which is visible from afar due to its striking architecture.
The church, named after the Icelandic poet Hallgrímur Pétursson, rises majestically on a hill in the middle of the city. The most striking characteristic of the church is the bell tower, which is reminiscent of the basalt columns and is the second tallest building in Iceland. Directly in front of the church, there's an imposing statue of Leif Erikson, one of the most outstanding Vikings. He was a pioneer of his time and the first European to reach the shores of America in the year 1,000 - 500 years before Christopher Columbus. After exploring the Hallgrímskirkja from the inside - for me it wasn't that spectacular, especially after seeing the very beautiful churches on the Faroe Islands - a rainbow appeared above the city.
In addition to a leisurely stroll through the city centre, it's also worth taking a walk along the city's northern bay. Close to Höfði, best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of President Ronald Reagan of the United States and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union, it was also possible to see a section of the Berlin Wall, gifted by the city of Berlin to Reykjavík in 2015 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the historic meeting, and the remarkable yellow Höfði Lighthouse. Just a short walk along the bay, there's another interesting landmark of Reykjavík - the Sun Voyager, a sculpture described as a dream boat and an ode to the sun. Made of stainless steel, it resembles a Viking ship and is one of the most photographed artworks in the city. The artist Jón Gunnar Arnason intended it to convey the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom. It has become a popular landmark, a symbol of the city's unique spirit and its connection with the sea and the surrounding nature.
Iceland isn't known for its culinary highlights, but a visit without trying at least a couple of specialities wouldn't be a possibility for me. One of the specialities, Iceland is famous for, is the fermented shark called Hákarl. We went to "Café Loki" close to the Hallgrímskirkja to try the fermented shark together with Iceland's signature distilled beverage Brennivín, a spiritous liquor distilled from fermented grain mash and flavoured with caraway. The Hákarl I tried before in the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmö was definitely less intense in taste than the one we got in Reykjavík, which had a very strong ammonia-rich and fishy taste, but was even better for me than the Brennivín, where I shortly lost all my senses since I really dislike these kinds of alcoholic drinks. A much better experience was Plokkfiskur, a traditional Icelandic stew made from a mixture of fish like cod, haddock or halibut together with mashed potatoes, onions and béchamel sauce, served with dark rye bread. This was indeed a very tasty meal, but the serving was just too small. That was a general problem of the restaurants in Iceland that the prices were usually too high for the amount of food we got. So at one point we were really lucky to find the "Icelandic Street Food" restaurant, a cozy and welcoming place with the opportunity to get a free refill of the traditional lamb soup, served in a bread bowl. We refilled three times and also got some fresh homemade waffles on top. For saving a little bit money, we also went to Asian restaurants twice, even if I usually try to only eat the local food, when I'm travelling, but the Asian food was still delicious too.
One of our favourite locations in Reykjavík was definitely the BrewDog craft beer bar, where we went three times during our stay, also because of the super friendly staff. The first time, I tried a very delicious lamb burger and the third time, we just went there for a nightcap, not knowing, that there was a funny bingo night ongoing. But during our second visit, we couldn't resist the Christmas beer challenge. There was an offer, where we could try 12 different craft beers, some mild ones, some fruity ones and some really strong or even disgusting ones. At the end, we gave up after ten respectively eleven beers, but it was still a funny experience. Another interesting bar was the Magic Ice Bar, a somehow magical adventure with ice-art sculptures, but unfortunately the entrance fee was too high in my opinion and it's better to safe the money for one of the amazing pieces of Skyr cheesecake at "Cafe Babalu".
After the Christmas beer challenge at BrewDog, we decided to take it easy on the next day, so we visited the Interactive Nature Museum Perlan, which shows all the wonders of Iceland with many interesting facts, pictures, videos and even an artificial ice cave. From the outside, the Perlan Museum looks like a huge planetarium with an observation deck and when we entered the building, we were immediately enchanted by the world of the Northern lights. "Arora - The Northern Lights Show" tells the story of the fascinating Northern lights, combining science and art to create this magical unique experience. It's well explained, how the Northern lights are created by the interaction of the Earth's magnetic field with charged particles from the sun and the excited oxygen and nitrogen molecules to generate the sea of colours in the sky. New researches also have found the appearence of auroras on Jupiter, so the magical spectacle is a highlight in the whole universe.
The next exhibition was the "Geldingardalur Volcano Show", depicting photos and a documentation about the new volcanic eruption in 2021. Since the created lava flow, that spread across the valley, was slow-moving, it was allowing the people to safely observe the eruption from a distance, so that many masterpieces of photos could be taken. The volcanic activity, combined with earthquakes and geothermal activity, are converting Iceland into a dangerous, but very exciting adventure, effecting the history and the life of Iceland's fantastic flora and fauna including whales or birds like puffins. The third and maybe most authentic exhibition was the "Ice Cave and Glacier Exhibition" with the world's first indoor cave and an insight into the glaciers and the effects of climate change. The artificial ice cave was constructed by using more than 350 tons of snow from the Icelandic mountains and it was truly a magnificent experience to walk through the icy and cold cave. For me, I couldn't even see a difference to the real cave, I've visited in 2019. In total, the visit of the Perlan Museum with all of Iceland's magical wonders is highly recommended.
The second museum, we have visited in Reykjavík, was the Whales of Iceland exhibition, an impressive museum showing the original size of the phenomenal ocean creatures. Since our flight was postponed for one day, we were thinking of visiting the museum to make the best out of our extra day in Iceland and we weren't disappointed with our choice. We got an audio guide at the beginning and so, we were able to learn a lot of new interesting facts about all the species of whales and dolphins living around Iceland. In the background of the museum, there was also a little cinema showing a documentation and films. Especially after seeing the humpback whales in the fjords of Akureyri, it was very spectacular to realize, how big the whales really are, so it was a great experience for our extra day.
The Thursday before our flight back to Germany, we wanted to make a full relaxing day at the Blue Lagoon, which is one of the most famous tourist attractions and is described as geothermal wonder in the heart of an otherworldy landscape. We took the premium package with two drinks at the in-water bar, four special skin care masks (silica mud, algae, mineral and lava scrub) and an unlimited time in the wonderful light blue-turquoise seawater. During our stay in the Blue Lagoon, we got to know a guy from the Philippines, who spent most of the time with us while we were enjoying our time. We relaxed for about three hours - including a sauna session - before we went back to our hotel to prepare our luggage for the next morning. Returned in the hotel, we saw the announcement that our flight for the next morning was cancelled due to the heavy wind and the expected flurry of snow and ice. So instead of having a calm evening, we were starting to organise a new hotel closer to the airport in Keflavík and we returned the car on the next day - after visiting the Whales of Iceland museum. While returning the car, we were enjoying the last moments of the beautiful snowy nature, before we started to prepare ourselves for the end of the brilliant holidays in Iceland. In that case, we had so much luck, that our flight was only postponed for one day.
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