The underworld is calling! Lambafellsgjá is part of the @visiteykjanes Geopark, located only an hour away from Reykjavik. It’s an open fissure in a small hill, which is only a few meters wide, but 50 meters deep. It’s a great place for a hike, suitable also for children 🥾

Pro tip: bring a flashlight with you to light up the stunning rock walls 🔦

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Reindeer are the largest land mammals in Iceland and they can be found only in the East of the country @visitausturland. Here are some fun facts about this fascinating animal:
🔹 Reindeers can live up to 15 years;
🔹 Both male and female reindeer grow antlers;
🔹 Unlike horns, antlers fall off and grow back larger each year;
🔹 Reindeer are excellent swimmers!
Have you ever spotted a reindeer? 🦌

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We can never get enough of waterfalls in Iceland! 🤩 The stunning Aldeyjarfoss is located off the beaten path in @northiceland, about 41 kms into the valley of Bárðardalur. Surrounded by uniquely shaped basalt stone columns, the waterfall leaves you in awe of its natural beauty.
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Happy ‘First Day of Winter’ in Iceland! ❄️ Today is the official ‘First Day of Winter’ in Iceland according to the old Norse calendar. We couldn’t be more excited about the winter activities! Iceland offers so many fun ones, such as dog sledding, ice cave tours, snowmobiling, skiing, and of course, Northern Lights hunting!

What are your travel plans for this winter? 🧳🌨
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Who do you want to reunite with in Reykjavík? 👭
For too long, we have been separated from friends and family, especially those who live across the world. That's why @visitreykjavik wants to help you reconnect with your loved ones in Reykjavík!💙

We're excited to offer you the chance to participate in our "Reunite in Reykjavik" contest for a chance to win👇
✈️ Complimentary flights via Icelandair.
🛏 Accommodations for three nights in the city center (including breakfast) at Center Hotels, Keahotels or Radisson Blue 1919 Hotel (via gift card).
🏙 72-hour Reykjavík City Card.

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This mysterious stone monument located in @visitreykjanes is called Staðarborg and it’s several hundred years old. Its exact age remains unknown but the legend says it was built by a man named Gudmundur. The construction was skillfully constructed with flat lava rocks. What is the purpose of it? It served as a sheep shelter!

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Breathtaking landscapes are around every bend in @visitwestfjords ⛰
The Westfjords way is a touring route that navigates you 950 km through the Westfjords’ rough and dramatic landscape. This route is filled with twists and turns in every sense of the word and will give you a taste of what Iceland off the beaten track has to offer.

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Did you know that bathing in the geothermal waters is a rich tradition amongst Icelanders? 💦
After spending the day out exploring, it’s perfect to relax and rejuvenate in Iceland’s only floating pools @vokbaths, overlooking the gorgeous Urriðavatn lake in @visitausturland. Fun fact: the shape of the pools were inspired by ice-free patches on the lake ice, created by the hot springs in the lake ❄️

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Djúpavatn, Spákonuvatn and Arnarvatn are three crater lakes located in the geopark of @visitreykjanes. These beautifully situated lakes make a perfect destination for a hike with a moderately easy level 🥾
Wondering what makes the area so colorful? It is the high-temperature alteration of the bedrock and several steam vents, small hot water springs and bubbling mud pools.
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Love to travel but also want to take care of the planet? Here are 5 sustainable travel trips 🧳👇
▪️ Pack light and compensate for the carbon footprint of your travels locally
▪️ Slow down your travels and stay for longer
▪️ Use public transport or rent fossil-fuel-free vehicles
▪️ Travel during the off-season and explore regions closely
▪️ Choose locally made products and services from local businesses

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Bolungarvík in the @westfjords is a small town packed with history and folklore and a perfect destination for fishing, hiking or bird watching! It is also home to a beautiful Hólskirkja church, one of over 350 churches in Iceland ⛪️
Do you have a favourite church in Iceland?

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One of Iceland’s most famous landmarks - the majestic black sand beach located in @southiceland 🤩
The Reynisfjara beach will delight you with its raw beauty and pure power of nature. The basalt rock formations visible from the coast have a story behind them in Icelandic folklore 📖 According to the tales, these rocks were once trolls trying to pull a ship to the shore. They were surprised by sunlight that turned them into stone.

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*Please note → We kindly remind anyone who wishes to visit this wonderful location to stay safe and follow guidelines!

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Take a walk on a stone bridge.. 🚶‍♀️
@westiceland Iceland is packed with gems not to be missed and this stone bridge is surely one of them! Located near the village of Arnarstapi, an old fishing hub, the stone arch makes a beautiful spot for photographers and nature lovers 💚
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Did you know the owner of this house still spends her summers there? 💚
This picturesque turf house is called Lindabakki and is located in the village Borgarfjordur Eystri, @visitausturland, which is famous for its history and unique beauty. Icelanders used to live in turf houses in the old days and they were an integral part of our architectural heritage before they were gradually replaced by more modern houses - but no worries! You can still find plenty of turf houses all over Iceland 🇮🇸
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