Born and raised in Iceland, Thrainn has spent most of his life travelling around and exploring every corner of his beautiful country. There is a lot to think about when it comes to planning your trip to Iceland and in this guide, Thrainn leaves no stone unturned as he shares all his favorite locations, hidden gems, epic itineraries and anything you might need to make your Iceland trip as unique and unforgettable as possible.
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Langisjór
A very unique lake in the highlands
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An incredible geothermal area
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WW2 Shipwreck
A landing barge used in Normandy
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The king and queen of waterfalls in Iceland
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A magical little cave in Reykjanes
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Beautiful waterfall area
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When and how to find them and my favourite spots
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One of my favourite A-frames in Iceland
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A remote and beautiful island in North Iceland
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Magical Icelandic volcanic arch
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A rarely seen view from a beautiful black sand beach
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Hidden waterfall and old ruins
A rarely seen waterfall
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A popular place to swim in the ocean
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A hidden cave offering a unique view
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Where to spot them and when
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One of Iceland's biggest geothermal areas
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Stunning Icelandic mountain range
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A hidden waterfall inside a cave
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A shield volcano overlooking a geothermal valley
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Beautiful Icelandic village with history and nature
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A beautiful waterfall surrounded by rock pillars
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An epic view of Hrúfjallstindar
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Spectacular waterfall with a hike
Hotel
Mjóeyri Cottages
Lovely cottages in the Eastfjords