Explore articles inspired by Iceland’s hidden lagoons from seasonal travel tips to the stories shaped by ice, water, and time.
By their very definition, ice caves in Iceland, as with those anywhere else in the world, are constantly in a state of flux. During the warmer months, meltwater finds its way into cracks and crevasses in the ice, carving out tunnels and cavernous spaces within the main body of the glacier.
FjallsárlónFrom a distance, Vatnajökull appears to be a solid tongue of ice. It’s huge, covering an estimated 10% of Iceland’s land area, and in places, the ice is hundreds of metres thick.
FjallsárlónOn a fine day, there’s surely nothing better than the view from atop one of Iceland’s glaciers. Blessed with clear visibility and blue skies, you can see for miles and drink in the country’s incredible landscapes. But in Iceland, weather conditions can change rapidly. This unpredictability is what makes it so special when the clouds lift or the rain eases.
FjallsárlónThis article includes information about glacier hiking for beginners. It can be a strange feeling walking onto a glacier for the first time. From a distance these white, shiny, blocks of ice seem peaceful and calm. But in reality, they are very much a live and are not as easily accessible as you might think.
FjallsárlónIt’s human nature to look for explanations when we don’t understand something. In the past, when scientific knowledge wasn’t what it is today, myths and legends filled the gaps. Amid Iceland’s dramatic coast and countryside, there’s ample inspiration to feed people’s imaginations.
FjallsárlónWhat is the best time of day to photograph glaciers? When you’re faced with a landscape as extraordinary as the glacier-filled valleys and lagoons like Fjallsárlón, it’s only natural to want to reach for your camera. But light and weather conditions can turn the same scene into very different images, so a bit of advance preparation can pay dividends.
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Glacier retreat is impacting every glacier in Iceland; some are affected to a greater extent than others. This means that the amount of ice is decreasing; in the process, this alters landscapes both in the immediate vicinity and further afield. In this article we’ll take a look at why this is happening and what changes are likely to occur in the future to places such as Fjallsárlón.
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Vatnajökull National Park covers a region that’s a little under 14% of the area of Iceland as a whole. Aside from Greenland, no other European country has a national park of this size. This protected reserve encompasses a diverse range of environments including, of course, the vast icy expanse of Vatnajökull glacier.
FjallsárlónEveryone likes to be fully prepared for a holiday in a new country. If this is your first winter adventure in Iceland, save yourself the trouble of scrolling through endless social media posts looking at packing lists and read this instead. Here are some of the items you might not have thought of and why you won’t regret bringing them.
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