Country living and wildlife in Iceland

Iceland is "The Land of Ice and Fire". We are given beautiful landscapes with snowcapped mountains, active volcanoes, northern lights, and moss covered hills. By far, most of us live in the capital area of Reykjavik, but some of us are fortunate to live in the middle of stunning views. Exploring the country side, you will see cottages, farms, cabins, wood houses, and churches along with horses, birds, and blooming valleys.

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In @southiceland there are some geothermal areas where rye bread is baked in holes in the ground. We like to enjoy it with locally smoked Arctic char. #Iceland #Icelandsecret #southiceland #laugarvatn #hveragerði #geysir #geothermalactivity #goldencircle #þingvellir #Gullfoss

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Scandinavian Countries

İZLANDA: VOLKANLARIN, BUZULLARIN, FYORDLARIN, ŞELALELERİN DİYARI

Husavik

several fish hanging from hooks on a dock next to the water and wooden planks

Cod, drying

The making of Skreið (dried fish), Iceland

the seal is sitting on top of the nest and rubbing its face against it's mouth

Going for a tan

Seal, South West Iceland, Hafnarfjordur, Hafnarfjordur, Iceland

an orange and yellow field with snow covered mountains in the backgrounnds

Freenom World

Dimmuborgir, Lake Myvatn, Iceland.

a white house with grass growing on top of it's roof and two windows

Places to go in North Iceland - All the places you will go

10 places to go in North #Iceland. Visit the #Laufás!

a small house sitting on top of a lush green hillside next to a body of water

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One of Iceland's best kept secrets is undoubtedly the country's north-west corner, usually known as the Westfjords. Isolation has preserved the region in relatively unspoiled wilderness. Largely uninhabited, Iceland's Westfjords are frequently distinguished by travel guides as a destination of excellence, and are a must-see for any serious explorer. This is Holmavík, Westfjords, Iceland.

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The Westfjords of Iceland is a great place to experience peace and quite. It is isolated, but the more exciting, as nature is unspoiled. Tradition and heritage play a large role in the region's culture, and the strong relation to the ocean is evident in both the regional cuisine and folklore. The Westfjords are a true Icelandic wilderness, and undoubtedly the ideal place for spotting birds, arctic fox, and other unique fauna in their natural habitats. This is Flateyri, Westfjords, Iceland.

three black and white birds standing on top of a grass covered hill next to water

In the spring the puffins starts arriving in Iceland, where the world's largest population of them stay, feed and breed over summer in Iceland. They are adorable, and easy to catch a glimpse of, when you visit Iceland on vacation. Here they are at Grassy Cliffs overlooking the Sea, perhaps at Látrabjarg or in the country side close to shore. Iceland is perfect for birdwatching!

a church on the side of a road with mountains in the background

Icelandic Church

When driving the ring road in Iceland you will come across a lot of beautiful located churches. Every town have their own.

an open window in the side of a rock wall with grass growing on it and yellow flowers

Iceland window - image by Australian photographer Grant Dixon

Room with a lovely view. Once spring comes to Iceland the flowers bloom in the moss on hills and valleys beneath the mountains in all its glory until summer.

a small house with a thatched roof in the snow next to some bare trees

Timeless

You can visit Iceland any time you like. The winter here is cold and dark, but brings lovely snow and northern lights. The aurora borealis if quite a stunning view, and the phenomena can best be seen in places outside the cities or capital area to avoid light pollution. Like here at this cosy cottage in the snow.

the houses are painted red, white and yellow with windows on each one side that have grass growing on top of them

You can learn much more about our houses, architecture and way of life in the Icelandic Turf House Museum at Laufás in Eyjafjörður. The Laufás turf houses now belongs to the National Museum of Iceland and is run by the Akureyri Museum.

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During winter nights in Iceland, you can admire the multicolored lights of the aurora borealis. Meanwhile, during the summer, you can marvel at the lush, green plateaus that fill most of the country.

Country living and wildlife in Iceland

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Scandinavian Countries

İZLANDA: VOLKANLARIN, BUZULLARIN, FYORDLARIN, ŞELALELERİN DİYARI

Husavik

Cod, drying

The making of Skreið (dried fish), Iceland

Going for a tan

Seal, South West Iceland, Hafnarfjordur, Hafnarfjordur, Iceland

Freenom World

Dimmuborgir, Lake Myvatn, Iceland.

Places to go in North Iceland - All the places you will go

10 places to go in North #Iceland. Visit the #Laufás!

westfjords | Tumblr

[ Flateyri ]

Icelandic Church

When driving the ring road in Iceland you will come across a lot of beautiful located churches. Every town have their own.

Iceland window - image by Australian photographer Grant Dixon

Room with a lovely view. Once spring comes to Iceland the flowers bloom in the moss on hills and valleys beneath the mountains in all its glory until summer.

Timeless

vintagerosegarden

During winter nights in Iceland, you can admire the multicolored lights of the aurora borealis. Meanwhile, during the summer, you can marvel at the lush, green plateaus that fill most of the country.

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