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Slippery Sidewalk Season!
During the winter sidewalks and hiking/walking trails in Iceland are often slippery. Many areas are sanded or salted but its still possible to slip and fall. We recommend using micro-spikes for...
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Sneaker Waves at Reynisfjara Beach
Video showing large waves and sneaker wave at Reynisfjara The Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara is the popular black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland near the small town of Vík. While being famous...
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What Do I Do If The Ring Road Is Closed?
The ring road (highway 1) is open and serviced year round. However, a few days per year when there is very severe weather such as windstorms with blowing sand or snow storms the ring road closes....
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Safety
Fireworks in Iceland are very popular on New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day and on þrettándinn (6th January). If you will spend New Year’s Eve in Iceland we advise you to keep the following in mind for a...
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Hot Spring Safety
There are 2 kind of hot springs in Iceland: #1 The lovely kind for bathing and relaxing in #2 The kind that can melt your skin off They often look the same so its important to be able to know the...
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Spring Hiking in Iceland
Spring hiking in Iceland can be very challenging as it can be difficult to find hiking routes with suitable conditions. The spring season brings melt and thaw and with that comes EXTREMELY MUDDY...
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Driving Road 1 in Iceland in the Spring
Driving road 1 in Iceland is a popular way to see the island year round. While people are aware that winter brings extra risks and challenges they might not be aware of the challenges in spring. Here...
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Is my 4X4 OK for river crossings on highland F-roads in Iceland?
The highland F roads in Iceland usually start to open in June with opening dates varying from year to year. Driving in the Icelandic highlands is much different from driving on Road 1. Icelandic F...
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How To Cross A River On Foot
Depending on the depth, terrain and current of a river crossings can range from easy to hazardous. Here‘s how to make sure you get across safe: If there is a ranger nearby – ask their advice about...
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How to Deal with Hypothermia while Hiking
Hypothermia is a very common condition in Iceland as our temperatures rarely reach above 20 degrees Celsius on even the hottest summer days. The nearly constant wind blowing in Iceland also creates a...
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