In Vik there is no harbor due to natural obstacles, but nevertheless the people of Vik have been fishing for centuries. Modern technology now allows them to go to sea with amphibietrucks. Half boat a...

  Njáll Exhibitions & Njáll Feast are two popular local attractions - both located in Hvolsvöllur. The area around the Hvolsvöllur village is the site of the dramatic Njál’s Saga, the ...

On and around the beaches of Skogar - travelers can take an unforgettable tour of Icelands famous black beaches and experience the astonishing sights that can be found along the way on these rugged 4...

Iceland has sometimes been called a bird watchers paradise. This activity has the advantage that it cost nothing once you reach a suitable spot. Large colonies and breeding grounds are found in vario...

"Batman Begins" was (partially) filmed in Iceland. The Raufarhólshellir cave is where it is at. The 1,4 km long cave Raufarhólshellir is the second longest lava tube system in Iceland. It i...

Cycling on both rough and paved Icelandic roads is becoming an increasingly popular sport. We at Hotel Ranga are actually receiving bookings from several customized groups exclusively for biking here...

Dog sledding is fun, is gaining popularity and is a real treat for anyone with adventure in their blood. Just make yourself comfortable on a real dogsled and be whisked along by a team of sweet-natur...

Photos from Fellsendavatn Fly fishing at Fellsendavatn. Photos from Thorisvatn Fly fishing in Iceland Iceland is a North Atlantic island measuring 103,000 km2 in size, which lies just south of the Ar...

- A truly marvelous experience See Iceland from a birds eye view from above and really get a taste of this exquisite landscape and the vastness of the interior. From Bakki or Hella fly over the volca...

Iceland is famous for its glaciers. South Iceland has a total of 4 glaciers (Mýrdalsjökull, Langjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull) with the Vatnajökull (Europe’s largest glacier) an...

There are about 50 golf courses in Iceland, six of them 18-hole courses and almost all the rest with 9 holes. This actually makes Iceland one of the most densely populated countries for golf courses ...

Hrauneyjar Circle – Home of Trolls and Elves Distance 6 - 8km, marked trail, easy walk  Leaving the Highland Centre, the route follows the banks of the Hrauneyjakvísl dried-up riverbed t...

  http://kort.ganga.is/ Iceland hiking map Thousands of people come to Iceland annually to hike in the extremely versatile nature and alternating landscape that is found here. This is the "...

For centuries, the plains and mountains of Iceland have served as a major breeding center for one of the world's most unique animals, the Icelandic Horse. A purebred descendant of its Viking ancestor...

Hunting in Iceland has only recently been embraced by foreign sportsmen, and the few who have made the journey have usually been pleasantly surprised. The vast, wild and unspoiled interior of Iceland...

The Suðurströnd Travel Service in Stokkseyri offers kayaking on lakes and lagoons, as well as off the shore, in a great nature paradise - rich in birdlife. The experience is fantastic for families an...

Northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a leading trademark at Hotel Ranga. The hotel is in a geographical region that has very favourable conditions for viewing the northern lights. ...

River Rafting in the swirling waters of glacial rivers is a challenge as well as an unforgettable experience. The trips go through majestic canyons in several of the rivers in South Iceland. This is ...

Did you know that Iceland actually offers good diving? There are several dive sites in Iceland both in the ocean and freshwater. The temperatures of the waters of Iceland are from 2°C – 10&...

For deep-sea anglers there are highly interesting tours organized from various places in Iceland. Iceland's rich fishing grounds are usually only a few minutes cruise from the harbors. The boats are ...

Iceland has a wide choice of downhill resorts and also offers extensive cross-country skiing with hundreds of kilometers of prepared trails. Icelanders speak excellent English, the skiing environment...

For the adrenaline junkie, racing across a twinkling white landscape on motorized snow scooters is the perfect outdoor winter experience. 'Jetskiing on snow' gives you the chance to see the scenery w...

Super Jeeps are ‘suped-up’ Jeeps with enormous oversize tires – some as high as a person – and on board satellite navigation equipment (very handy up on a glacier when the fog...

Swimming is a national sport in Iceland. Most of the 120 pools all around Iceland are outdoor pools. The water is geothermal from hot springs. For a traveler, a geothermal dip is an ideal way to rela...

Oddi church Imagine a carpet of snow stretching as far as the eye can see. A silence so pure you can almost hear it. Close your eyes and listen for the haunting sound of a mystic raven above. Picture...

The cool clear North Atlantic encircling Iceland is teeming with whales of various sizes and types. Already thousands of tourists are enjoying whale watching from various sites around the country. Th...