Iceland - Northeastern Region
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On route 85 in Northeast Iceland
Beautiful scenery with some blue sky on route 85 in northeast Iceand
Asbyrgi (Shelter of the Gods) is a horseshoe-shaped canyon in Jokulsargljufur within the Vatnajokull National Park. Viking settlers believed to be a hoof-print formed by Sleipnir, Odin’s eight-legged flying horse from Norse mythology.
Ásbyrgi is a horseshoe-shaped canyon in Northeast Iceland
Ásbyrgi is one of the wonders of nature, a well forested horse-shoe shaped canyon in Oxarfjordur. Asbyrgi is a part of Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, within the Vatnajökull National Park. The Jökulsárgljúfur site of the National park reaches from highway 85, by Ásbyrgi south to Dettifoss, covering an area of 120 km2.
Hljóðaklettar (echo rocks) in North-East Iceland
The ‘echo rocks’ or Hljóðaklettar, are a collection of basalt columns lying in every which direction to create unique formations and arched caves that are known to create eerie echoes and reverberations. The rocks are located at the entrance to Vesturdalur, in the Vatnajökull National Park. The signs at the newly developed overlook parking area called this place "The Lava Church" now.
Selfoss waterfall on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum River in Northern Iceland
Located in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon in Northern Iceland, Selfoss waterfall is one kilometer south of the enormous waterfall Dettifoss. It is fed by the glacier river Jökulsá á Fjöllum with its routes in Vatnajökull glacier. Jökulsá á Fjöllum is also the second-longest river in Iceland with a length of 206 kilometers, flowing into the Greenland Sea. The glacier from which this river originates is the largest ice cap in Iceland that makes 8 percent of the country’s landmass.
Dettifoss Waterfall in Northeast Iceland
Dettifoss in Vatnajökull National Park is said to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. The Dettifoss falls of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river are 100 meters (330 ft) wide and have a drop of 44 meters (144 ft) down to the canyon Jökulsárgljúfur. It is the second largest waterfall in Iceland in terms of volume discharge, behind the Urriðafoss.
Dettifoss Waterfall in Northeast Iceland
Dettifoss in Vatnajökull National Park is said to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. The Dettifoss falls of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river are 100 meters (330 ft) wide and have a drop of 44 meters (144 ft) down to the canyon Jökulsárgljúfur. It is the second largest waterfall in Iceland in terms of volume discharge, behind the Urriðafoss.
The Golden Gate Bridge Of The Highlands, Iceland
A simple single-lane bridge takes Route #1 across a glacier stream in the highlands of Northeast Iceland. Google now calls it "The Golden Gate Bridge Of The Highlands". I think they are making this up - somewhere in Iceland is a Gylfi or a Guðrun having fun with that. . .
Perpetual Hot Shower near Krafla in
One of the most amazing bathrooms is located next to the geothermal station Krafla, in Iceland. In order to obtain heat directly from interaction with terrestrial magma, an experiment was conducted there from 2009 till 2011. So, the station receives energy from underground sources. On the side of the road leading to Krafla, in the middle of a large patch of bare ground, there is a shower. Not only it does not have walls (there is a picturesque landscape), but also the shower is working perfectly fine. It is connected to a thermal spring, as a result of which there is hot water in the shower all year round.
Boiling mud pools at Hverir Geothermal Area in Northeast Iceland
Hverir is one of the most active geothermal areas in all of Iceland. Also known as Hverarönd, this region stands out for its ochre coloured landscapes and the numerous fumaroles and boiling mud pools dotted over its moon-like terrain.
Cone shaped fumarole at Námaskarð Hverir geothermal area in Northeast Iceland
Námafjall is a mountain near Mývatn in the North East of Iceland. The mountain is close to the Kraftla volcano and is right in the middle of a geothermal area. The mountain is hot and the snow melts much quicker on Námafjall. Námaskarð Hverir is a hot-spring area at the base of Námafjall. There is a collection of steam fumaroles, some bubbling mud pots and lots of interesting colours.
Grjótagjá Lava Cave near Lake Mývatn in North Iceland
Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site. But during the eruptions of the Kafla volcano from 1975 to 1984 the temperature of the water rose to more than 50 °C (122 °F), though the temperature is slowly decreasing and has fallen below 50 °C again. Grjótagjá was used as a location for filming the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, called "Kissed by Fire".
Grjótagjá Lava Cave near Lake Myvatn in North Iceland
Grjótagjá is a small lava cave near lake Mývatn in Iceland. It has a thermal spring inside. In early 18th century the outlaw Jón Markússon lived there and used the cave for bathing. Until the 1970s Grjótagjá was a popular bathing site. But during the eruptions of the Kafla volcano from 1975 to 1984 the temperature of the water rose to more than 50 °C (122 °F), though the temperature is slowly decreasing and has fallen below 50 °C again. Grjótagjá was used as a location for filming the fifth episode of the third season of Game of Thrones, called "Kissed by Fire".