10 REASONS TO VISIT ICELAND IN WINTER

Because we liked Iceland so much …

Here are 10 reasons to visit Iceland in winter:

1. Reykjavik, the smallest capital city in the world. A small town with a big soul.

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Harpa, the concert hall

 

2. Waterfalls so scenic you will keep wanting to return to get the perfect shot with yet different light.

Skogafoss

Skogafoss

 

3. Ice caves so amazing your jaw will drop, and believe me you will have a hard time closing it.

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Crystal Ice Cave

 

4. Black beaches you will learn to love, once you know how to keep your boots dry.

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Reynisdrangar

 

5. A lagoon so full of ice, you will have to see it, to believe it.

Jökulsarlon, Glacial Lagoon

Jökulsarlon, Glacial Lagoon

 

6. Horses so cute even a horse-hater will love them.

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Iceland horse

 

7. An ice beach so photogenic, you may consider leaving the rest of the tour out.

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Ice beach

 

8. Snow storms, because they are just part of what Iceland in winter is all about (and at last you will have time to download and check all your photo’s)

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Snow storm on the beach

 

9. Super jeep tours, because it is fun, and they even make a girl’s heart beat faster.

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Super Jeep

 

10. Northern lights, like green curtains rippling in the wind, above and all around you, a sight you will never forget.

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Aurora Borealis

 

See what we mean ? It is just so incredibly photogenic !

copyright photo & text : Astrid & Juerg Bluemel for bluemelphoto.ch