Day trip to Melgraseyri and Drangajökull. Distance: 204 km Time to drive: 3 h Up north towards Melgraseyri and try to go a bit further up to have a view to the Drangajökull. Drangajökull Drangajökull is the northernmost glacier of Iceland. It is situated southwest of the peninsula Hornstrandir in the Westfjords region. Just behind Melgraseyri, […]
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Planning Day 6: Látrabjarg to Heydalur
Drive from Hotel Latrabjarg to Heydalur. Distance: 350 km Time to drive: 5:37 h Dynjandi waterfall Dynjandi (also known as Fjallfoss) is a series of waterfalls located in the Westfjords (Vestfirðir), Iceland. The waterfalls have a cumulative height of 100 m. [singlepic id=5793 w=800 h=500 float=none] The falls are not very wide, so the Voigtländer […]
Planning Day 5: Látrabjarg and Rauðisandur
Day trip to Látrabjarg and Rauðisandur beach. Distance: 106 km Time to drive: 3:35 h Látrabjarg Want to see puffins and this should be the right place for doing so. The cliff line does have large colonies with that bird. Besides this, it is also the most western point of Europe. [singlepic id=5790 w=800 h=500 […]
Planning Day 4: Snorrastaðir to Hotel Latrabjarg
Drive from Snorrastaðir to Hotel Latrabjarg. Distance: 428 km Time to drive: 7:30 h Klofningur (optional) Klofningur is a a panoramic view over Breidafjordur Bay, SnaefellsnesPeninsula and Bardaströnd. On the way this might offer a good opportunity to take a break and have a nice spot to view. [singlepic id=5788 w=800 h=500 float=none] Rkhólaeyr […]
Planning Day 3: Akranes, Hraunfossar and Glanni waterfall
Day trip to several spots south and east around the vacation home in Snorrastaðir. Distance: 280 km Time to drive: 3:40 h Akranes Village (optional) Want to check out the lighthouse located in the west of the town. Not a must though. [singlepic id=5782 w=800 h=500 float=none] Hraunfossar waterfall The Hraunfossar falls are wide but […]
Planning Day 2: Snæfellsnes
Day trip with several viewpoints and must sees on Snæfellsnes. Distance: 256 km Time to drive: 3:27 h Langaholt If the weather allows, there should be an incrdible view across the bay towards the Snæfellsnes volcano. [singlepic id=5776 w=800 h=500 float=none] Should be suitable for the Tamron 70-200mm lens or the Sigma 24-105mm. [singlepic id=5779 w=800 […]
Planning Day 1: Kevlavik to Snorrastaðir
Stage 1: Arrival and drive from Kevlavik to Snorrastaðir. Distance: 151 km Time to drive: 1:55 h Does include a stop at Smáralind shopping center.
Places to go – Gudendorfer See
Gudendorfer See Rumours that there should be Bee-eaters there in summertime. I need to check that spot out. Time to go there Bee-eaters should be most active in late afternoon hours. This sets the time to go there. [singlepic id=5769 w=800 h=500 float=none] I assume long lenses will be required. Location Shots [singlepic id=5763 w=800 h=500 […]