Iceland in Winter

On your tour of the Snafellsnes peninsula, make a detour to admire the Malarrif lighthouse in winter, surrounded by snow, and visit the small museum to learn more about the region. Here are our tips for your passage. Is the Malarrif lighthouse worth a visit in winter? Our opinion: Yes, visiting the Malarrif lighthouse in winter is an experience we recommend. The iconic tower rises out of the frozen landscape, surrounded by snow-covered lava fields and towering basalt cliffs.What's more, the … [Read more...] about Malarrif lighthouse in winter (Snaefellsnes): tips + photos

When touring the Snaefellsnes peninsula, don't miss the beauty of Londragar's rock formations in winter. A short walk from the parking lot takes you to one of Iceland's most beautiful viewpoints!Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Is Londrangar worth a visit in winter? Our opinion: Visiting the iconic basalt cliffs of Lóndrangar in winter is a breathtaking experience. These rock formations, sculpted by the sea, are even more impressive when … [Read more...] about Londrangar in winter (Snaefellsnes): tips + photos

Budakirkja is surely the most photographed church in Iceland (apart from Reykjavik Cathedral). It's even more impressive in winter.In this article, you'll find some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit Iceland's black church: Budakirkja Is Budakirkja worth a visit? Our opinion: Yes, Budakirkja is well worth a visit in winter. It's a short detour on your loop around the peninsula, and the black church is even more stunning against the snowy … [Read more...] about Budakirkja Black Church in winter (tips + photos)

In winter, the magnificent Snaefellsnes peninsula is covered in a heavy blanket of white, highlighting its volcanic formations and natural treasures: waterfalls, mountains, lava fields, caves... Here's our selection of the best attractions to discover around Snaefellsnes in winter. Snaefellsnes Peninsula winter attractions: Map To get you started, here's some guidance: a map with our attractions listed in this article (Malariff is almost in the same place as Londrangar): The Sanefellsnes … [Read more...] about Snaefellsnes Peninsula in winter: 10 attractions + tips

Vik, with its black sand beaches, is one of the main stops along the south coast.Here's our guide to the must-see places in and around Vik, and useful tips for planning your visit. Is Vik worth a visit? The town of Vik (or Vík í Mýrdal by its full name) is not very large, with mainly tourist accommodation and stores. It's one of the most convenient places to stay on the south coast to explore all its treasures: cacades, glaciers, ice caves. And in the town itself, don't forget to climb up to … [Read more...] about 8 things to do in winter in Vik (and around)

From 60m-high waterfalls and black sand beaches to diamond-sparkling icebergs and towering glaciers, the south coast offers a wide variety of landscapes, all within easy reach of the main Route 1.Here are our tips for visiting Iceland's south coast in winter: attractions, itineraries, conditions, accessibility... South Iceland winter attractions: Map The notion of "South Iceland" varies from one source to another. In our opinion, South Iceland has 4 tourist regions In this article, we focus … [Read more...] about South Iceland in Winter: 14 attractions + tips