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travelers stories about Tundra in Reykjavík, Iceland

Tundra in Reykjavík, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


Beautiful winter view of Reykjavik, Iceland and the Northern Lights and auroras with snowcapped mountains. This photo is free for public use. Please credit this photo in caption with link to GlobalCareerBook.com.


  Experienced by Mike Swigunski


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travelers stories about Town in Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland

Town in Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


It was our penultimate day in Iceland and the weather was really stormy and snowy in Reykjavík. It was cold and the wind was extemly uncomfortable but i really wanted to go to the Hallgrímskirkja to have a view about the northernmost capital of the world. The church has little stone windows so the wind was still blowing and gets stronger (and on a 75m tower you definitely feel the power of the wind much stronger anyway!)So it was impossible to photography and i though after minutes of trying i must go. But at once it was complete calm. I was alone and had this beautiful and colourful view.


  Experienced by Tabea Damm


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travelers stories about Glacier in Reykjavík, Iceland

Glacier in Reykjavík, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


Northern Lights outside of Reykjavik, Iceland. Please consider crediting my photos to the link found in my bio! :-)


  Experienced by Mike Swigunski


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travelers stories about Off-roading in Reykjavík, Iceland

Off-roading in Reykjavík, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


My camera was out of battery as I have taken so many photos as I drive along the road in Iceland. I ended up using iPhone and it turns out to be my favorite photo. More Iceland story at: https://www.roadtripwithraj.com/on-the-road/2018/2/2/i-am-learning-to-trust-the-road-ahead-wherever-it-may-lead


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travelers stories about Landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland

Landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


Harpa Concert Hall at Sunset - Modern, glass honeycomb concert hall & conference center, home to the Icelandic national opera & symphony. On this day, you can see melting icebergs outside of the entrance, welcoming guests of the Arctic Circle climate action conference.


  Experienced by Kristin Wilson


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travelers stories about Tundra in Reykjavík, Iceland

Tundra in Reykjavík, Iceland

  7 km from Skógar


Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Iceland! Please consider crediting my photos to the link found in my bio! :-)


  Experienced by Mike Swigunski


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travelers stories about Ecoregion in Reykjavík, Iceland

Ecoregion in Reykjavík, Iceland

  11 km from Skógar


On a mission to start crossing some must sees off of my bucket list, I booked a quick trip to Iceland to chase the northern lights. Turns out, I barely had to leave Reykjavik and I caught my first glimpse on my first night about 10 minutes outside of town.


  Experienced by Falguni Vyas


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travelers stories about Ocean in Reykjavík, Iceland

Ocean in Reykjavík, Iceland

  11 km from Skógar


On August, I spent about two weeks in Iceland and Greenland. This glacier was the first astonishment as we arrived in Iceland. The first time in my life sitting so close to the glacier and touch the cold water. Not just cold but extremely freezing. Still, an unbelievably beautiful scenery with no doubt.


  Experienced by Chris Yang


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travelers stories about Ocean in Reykjavík, Iceland

Ocean in Reykjavík, Iceland

  11 km from Skógar


It was my last day in Iceland. My girlfriend and I were walking around and try to discover something new. We found this car alone on this big parking and the sunrise happened at the same time. It was one of those moments you don’t live every day.


  Experienced by Mark Claus


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Reykjavík, Iceland

Glacial landform in Reykjavík, Iceland

  11 km from Skógar


We were doing a road trip around the famous Ring Road in Iceland. We were snowed in at a farm that we were staying over at for the night. As we had to wait for the roads to be cleared we had some time to kill and went for a short walk outside. This was literally the view from the backyard of the farm. This for me was the epitome of Iceland; awe-inspiring, breathtaking and just out of this world. There’s beauty around every corner.


  Experienced by Cat Drowley


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travelers stories about Hill in Reykjanesfólkvangur, Iceland

Hill in Reykjanesfólkvangur, Iceland

  17 km from Skógar


This photo was taken along the scenic drive on Route 417 in the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve in Iceland. The area features lava formations, crater lakes and geothermic fields, but the main attraction to us was the incredible mountain backdrop that was presented here.⛰Read more details from our team about visiting Glymur Waterfall on our website - https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/reykjanesfolkvangur


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travelers stories about Hill in Þjóðvegur, Iceland

Hill in Þjóðvegur, Iceland

  18 km from Skógar


On a winter trip to Iceland with my fiancé we got hit by a winter blizzard. Luckily at the end of your third day on the trip, visibility began clearing up and we were able to see some beautiful sights like this. Iceland is truly beautiful and the views such as this were even more valuable to us because they were rare during the winter storm. Coordinates: 63°58'22.7"N 16°25'13.2"W


  Experienced by Tim Arterbury


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travelers stories about Ecoregion in Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Ecoregion in Blue Lagoon, Iceland

  32 km from Skógar


At the end of every Iceland trip we like to relax at the Blue Lagoon Clinic (although we haven’t been there since their updates). The rooms often offer a nice view over the nearby lava fields and watching the sunset over them is the perfect activity before heading to dinner.


  Experienced by Matt Palmer


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travelers stories about Waterfall in þórufoss, Iceland

Waterfall in þórufoss, Iceland

  36 km from Skógar


I was going through some old photos and I found this shot from the first time we landed in Iceland. We drove for about 40 min and just randomly chose a turn-off. The area looked beautiful but pretty flat and we just happened to stumble upon this beauty. I knew right then that I had fallen in love with this place, I was hooked.


  Experienced by Tim Trad


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travelers stories about Tundra in Nesjavallavirkjun, Iceland

Tundra in Nesjavallavirkjun, Iceland

  37 km from Skógar


Our feet took us up high into the snowy mountains and all the way down into the bottom of the valley where we saw mud pots and hot springs.


  Experienced by Gemma Evans


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travelers stories about Hill in Thingvellir, Iceland

Hill in Thingvellir, Iceland

  46 km from Skógar


Þingvellir is a stunning national park in Southwest Iceland, about 45 minutes outside of Reykjavik, that sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Make sure this is part of your itinerary so that you can see the beautiful Öxarárfoss waterfall, go snorkeling at Silfra and / or hike out to the abandoned farms of Skógarkot. Read more details about Thingvellir National Park on our website - https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/thingvellir-national-park


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travelers stories about Tundra in Þingvellir national park, Iceland

Tundra in Þingvellir national park, Iceland

  47 km from Skógar


March 2017, on the eve of my 28th Birthday, I decided to try and catch the Norther Lights for the first time. We sat in the national park Þingvellir, just outside Reykjavik for a few hours, freezing, unsure what we were looking for. Then right in the distance I saw a very feint white light appear in the sky where the clouds were just a short hour ago. I pointed it out just as people started to stand up and get excited. The lights started here and danced above our heads and over to the other side of the hill we were standing on. I cried.


  Experienced by Kym Ellis


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travelers stories about Badlands in Almannagjá, Iceland

Badlands in Almannagjá, Iceland

  48 km from Skógar


Geologically Almannagjá is a part of the North Atlantic rift system that stretches to the south pole in the Atlantic ocean. The length of the Almannagjá gorge is eight kilometers and one of the interesting places where you can see tectonic plates drift apart. But you would, unfortunately, have to stay there for a few hundred years to see the movement. The cliffs that tower over the walking path tell a long, complex and fascinating geological story.


  Experienced by Gunnar Sigurðarson


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Glymur Waterfall, Iceland

Waterfall in Glymur Waterfall, Iceland

  50 km from Skógar


Glymur Waterfall is Iceland’s second-tallest waterfall and located in West Iceland. This photo was taken about 2 hours into this grueling hike, where the full beauty of Glymur is on display. The trailhead is about an hour drive from Reykjavík and offers one of the best hikes in the entire country. ⛰Read more details from our team about visiting Glymur Waterfall on our website -https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/glymur-waterfall


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travelers stories about Mountain in Kerið, Iceland

Mountain in Kerið, Iceland

  56 km from Skógar


I was travelling through Iceland in the fall of 2016, we stopped at a volcanic crater called, Kerið, just before sunset. Iceland is a magical place in November. There is just enough daylight to stay sane (sunrise is around 9.30am and sunset around 4pm) but at the same time sun is always very low in the sky making every minute feel like golden hour. The last 30mins before sunset, which is when this photo was taken, was one of the most beautiful skies I have ever seen.


  Experienced by Victoria Farrand


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