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travelers stories about Cliff in Vatnsnesvegur, Iceland

Cliff in Vatnsnesvegur, Iceland

  49 km from Hólmavík


In the summer of 2014 I took a long exposure picture of this 15 m tall basalt stack, located along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, near Vatnsnesvegur (northern Iceland). Its name ‘Hvítserkur’ means ‘white nightdress’ because of the seabirds guano covering it. Most guides refer to its shape as a dinosaur or dragon drinking from a spring. According to the local mythology, Hvítserkur is a troll that was going to destroy a nearby monastery since he was tired of being woken up every morning by the church bells, but he underestimated the distance and was petrified when the sun came up.


  Experienced by Rocco Casadei


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travelers stories about Church in Stykkishólmskirkja Church In Iceland, Iceland

Church in Stykkishólmskirkja Church In Iceland, Iceland

  85 km from Hólmavík


One night, under a heavy wind as only north of Iceland can provide, we where stuck in this lovely town of Stykkishólmur. Maybe not what you think first when checking what to visit in Iceland but this town and it’s region is worth the road! This church has been designed by Jón Haraldsson, concecration happened in 1980. The sweeping bell tower was thinked to looks like a whale vertebra. Some people will told you that it was drawn to be viking drakkar. The interior include a Madonna painting with child floating in the night sky, you will also notice the hundreds of suspended lights.


  Experienced by Mickael Tournier


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travelers stories about Tundra in Kjalvegur, Iceland

Tundra in Kjalvegur, Iceland

  105 km from Hólmavík


Taken from the ancient Kjalvegur, a mountain road connecting north and south Iceland through the desolate interior


  Experienced by Einar H. Reynis


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travelers stories about Loch in Snæfellsnesvegur, Iceland

Loch in Snæfellsnesvegur, Iceland

  106 km from Hólmavík


Day trip around the Snaefellsnes peninsula and an impromptu roadside stop that rewarded us with these views from above.


  Experienced by Tim Foster


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Mountain range in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


I’ve seen so many pictures of this particular mountain in Iceland, but almost all of them capture it from the same perspective. I got lucky enough at 2:30 in the morning to catch a glimpse of the northern lights, which were not supposed to be out this time of year. All the way down by the ocean, my hands completely frozen, this mystical mountain showed a glimpse of beauty that I’ve never seen before.


  Experienced by Landon Arnold


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Waterfall in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


We took this picture while it was snowing and everyone had left because of the bad weather. The only thing about Iceland is that weather changes every 5 minutes. This was taken during Spring time and there still was snow and walking through waterfalls and streams is not a smart idea. Only do if the picture is going to be epic


  Experienced by Jeremy Bishop


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travelers stories about Hill in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Hill in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


They say if you don’t like the weather in Iceland, then just wait 5 minutes and it’ll change. It had been raining sideways basically all morning, so when I pulled off the road to get here I sat in my car thinking the rain would let up at any moment. Well, 45 minuets goes by and it’s still coming down, so I just decide to jump out of the car, shielding my lens from as much water as possible, run up the hill and get the shot. Of course, not long after getting back in the car the rain stops and the sun comes out


  Experienced by kyler trautner


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travelers stories about Historic site in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Historic site in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


There are two ways through life, the way of Nature and the way of Grace. You have to choose which one you’ll follow. Grace doesn’t try to please itself. Accepts being slighted, forgotten, disliked. Accepts insults and injuries. Nature only wants to please itself. Get others to please it too. Likes to lord it over them. To have its own way. It finds reasons to be unhappy when all the world is shining around it. And love is smiling through all things.


  Experienced by Mitchell Hollander


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travelers stories about Loch in Norðurgarður, Iceland

Loch in Norðurgarður, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


It was heavily overcast and threatening rain when we pulled into Grundarfjörður harbour but the sun broke through briefly and illuminated a small farm on the shore.


  Experienced by Joe deSousa


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travelers stories about Landmark in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Landmark in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


This incredible mountain is located in the North Western part of Iceland. We went there ending a week long trip around the country and man was this amazing to see with our own eyes. Next time we will try and spend the night there, will probably be cold but no doubt Northern Lights here would be absolutely worth it. Magic!


  Experienced by Neil Rosenstech


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travelers stories about Tundra in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Tundra in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  113 km from Hólmavík


Kirkjufell mountain is one of Iceland’s top attractions and quite possibly the most picturesque scene on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. The mountain is right along the road, about 5 minutes outside the town of Grundarfjörður, and this photo was taken by walking down the path on the right side of the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall as you look up at the mountain. Read more details from our team about visiting Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss on our website -https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/kirkjufell-kirkjufellsfoss


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travelers stories about Hill in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Hill in Kirkjufell, Iceland

  114 km from Hólmavík


Kirkjufell mountan or the church mountain. I hiked early in the morning to do some shots and the sun came just out, to illuminate it a bit. Sea level was low, so i could walk on the coast around it. There is a lot of pictures with the waterfall next on it, but i tried a bit different perspective :)


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Lighthouse in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Lighthouse in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

  114 km from Hólmavík


The Snæfellsnes Peninsula really is Iceland in a nutshell; here some of the most incredible scenes in the whole country can be found. We found this lighthouse on a stormy day, and the drone battled the wind to get up high enough and get the shot.


  Experienced by Jack Anstey


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travelers stories about Tundra in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Tundra in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

  114 km from Hólmavík


Snaefellsnes in iceland, the part that also hosts arrow shaped mountain (or as it’s called for non-GoT viewers: Kirkjufell ;)). It not only provides that iconic view but many others, and is a great area just to drive around and be happy :) Buy awesome, limited edtition, photo prints: handpictphoto.com


  Experienced by Johny Goerend


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travelers stories about Shore in Snæfellsnes, Iceland

Shore in Snæfellsnes, Iceland

  114 km from Hólmavík


An incredible, colorful, vibrant sunset in Iceland during the winter months. There are only a few hours of daylight each day which means the sun rises and sets quickly in the afternoon hours. This sunset was one of the most amazing sunsets that we saw during our trip in Iceland. The funny thing about this shot and what makes this shot so amazing is that we were actually on a bus trip that stopped at a 'rest stop' for a 30 minute food break. Instead of eating, I climbed over a railing and went down a hill to get to the incredible scene you're seeing here. Definitely worth it.


  Experienced by Benjamin Rascoe


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travelers stories about Headland in Snæfellsnes, Iceland

Headland in Snæfellsnes, Iceland

  114 km from Hólmavík


One of my personal favorite photos form my Iceland trip looking out onto the ocean with the tide rushing up against the black sand beach. This is shot on a 30 second exposure with a 10 stop BD filter. The yellow grass in the foreground contrasts with the blue/green tint of the ocean and sky.


  Experienced by Benjamin Rascoe


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland

Waterfall in Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland

  115 km from Hólmavík


On my recent trip to Iceland I managed to capture the beauty of this amazing natural waterfall and nearby countryside. Praise God. The world is amazing.


  Experienced by Martin Jernberg


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travelers stories about Hill in Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland

Hill in Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland

  115 km from Hólmavík


At our last day we saw a spectacular mountain which is said to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland, and for a very good reason.


  Experienced by Eleni Afiontzi


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travelers stories about Ocean in Geothermal Baths, Iceland

Ocean in Geothermal Baths, Iceland

  116 km from Hólmavík


On the other side of this photo, behind the camera was a geothermal bath. That area was warm and bright, whereas this area was cold and deserted. The contrast amazes me.


  Experienced by Joey Clover


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travelers stories about Cave in Unnamed Road, Iceland

Cave in Unnamed Road, Iceland

  117 km from Hólmavík


I had the experience of going inside of a glacier - a rare opportunity. It won’t be available in 10 years time because of the glacier melting and hence becoming unstable. You may not believe that Global Warming is caused by man but it’s certainly exists and is a threat to mankind.


  Experienced by Joey Clover


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