Volcanoes & Nature
Vífilsfell’s volcanic story reveals Iceland’s subglacial mysteries
Vífilsfell rises above the lava fields of southwest Iceland, holding remnants of ancient eruptions and a name tracing back to the era of settlement.
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Volcanoes & Nature
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð, a volcanic landscape shaped by fire and folklore
Just outside the geothermal area of Krýsuvík, a unique crater row and a rare flat-topped tuya reveal stories of glacial eruptions and legendary disputes.
Volcanoes & Nature
Brennisteinsfjöll and the history of Iceland’s sulfur mountains
Brennisteinsfjöll’s crater rows and shield volcanoes have shaped southwest Iceland, leaving behind lava fields, old mining scars, and geologically active terrain.
Volcanoes & Nature
Eldborg í Bláfjöllum is a fiery part of Iceland’s volcanic past
This scoria cone, set close to Reykjavík, tells a story of eruptions, royal names and protected landscapes in the Bláfjöll mountains.
Volcanoes & Nature
Bláfjöll’s past and present: Iceland’s blue mountains beyond the city
Rising just east of Reykjavík, the Bláfjöll mountain range holds a legacy of volcanic origins and winter sports. Its protected slopes are a cornerstone for local recreation.