Photos of Volcanoes Glaciers and Waterfalls

August 113 2021 (13 days)

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Coast Hofsos

The beautiful basalt rock formations near Hofsos

Church Hofsos

The church of Hofsos stands somewhat lonely in the landscape

Oldest turf church

The oldest turf church in Iceland from the 17th century

Church of Holar

The oldest stone church of Iceland is in Holar

Interior church Holar

The church of Holar dates from 1763

Siglufjorur

The town Siglufjorur was once the herring capital

Akureyri

The colorful houses of Akureyri

Akureyrarkirkja church

The modern Akureyrarkirkja church in Akureyri

View on Akureyri

View of Akureyri from the other side of the fjord

Road to Myvatn

The road along the fjord on the way to Myvatn

Goafoss

The Goafoss waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the country

Mvatn lake

The Mvatn lake which means midge lake

Hverir

The boiling mud pools of Hverir

Hot springs

Plenty of volcanic activity around Lake Myvatn

Smoke plumes

Volcanic heat comes out of the ground

Husavik church

The church of the harbor town Husavik

Fishing boats

Some fishing boats in the harbor of Husavik

Whales

In summer whales swim around the bay of Husavik

Humpbacks

A humpback whale just dives under

Colossal animals

Beautiful to see how the whales dive

Whale tour

On board the whale tour wearing waterproof suits

Dimmuborgir

The jagged rock formations in the Dimmuborgir nature reserve

Peekthrough

The jagged rocks formed by lava at Dimmuborgir

View Mvatn lake

A small part of the large Mvatn lake

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