The Reykjavík Grapevine


Víðgelmir

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  • Best Of West Iceland 2019: Best Tour

    Best Of West Iceland 2019: Best Tour

    West is best! However true that sentiment rings, we’ll try a little harder to illustrate what we love about the region. The West of Iceland is a stunning place to explore, offering up some version of the numerous wonders that Iceland at…

  • A World Beneath Our Feet: The Víðgelmir Lava Cave

    A World Beneath Our Feet: The Víðgelmir Lava Cave

    It becomes dark almost as soon as we begin our descent into Víðgelmir. It’s the kind of darkness to which your eyes will never adjust, and although above ground it’s a summery twelve degrees Celsius, the temperature has quickly dropped to near…

  • A Day Tour Of Langjökull: Floating On A Sea Of Snow

    A Day Tour Of Langjökull: Floating On A Sea Of Snow

    Our driver and guide for the day Stefán Gunnarsson surrendered to the glacier at an altitude of 800 metres, just a few hundred metres from the top. He had already deflated the car’s tyres twice to increase their surface area and minimize…