Thrihnukagigur volcano
The most north-easterly of the three peaks is a small cinder cone, standing about 35 m/100 ft higher than its surroundings. At the top of this cone is a funnel-shaped opening, about 4×4 m/12×12 ft wide, the entrance of a huge 120 m/400 ft deep, bottle-shaped volcanic vault, measuring 50×70 m/160×220 ft at the bottom. Volcanic passages continue down to the southwest, to a total depth of about 200 m/700 ft.
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5 Best Restaurants in Iceland
Iceland’s culinary has placed special emphasis on the available food sources. The cuisine has been centered on the use of lamb, dairy and fish because of Iceland’s proximity to the sea. A number of restaurants in the capital Reykjavik specialize on fish and seafood which prides itself with the quality and freshness of the ingredients found in the country. Here are some of the restaurants that you can visit in Iceland that best represents its culinary tradition.
Seafood Cellar
Sjávarkjallarinn or the Seafood Cellar is a restaurant that has a history that dates back to the mid-19th century. The chefs in this restaurant have transformed the bounty of Icelandic seas into a world cuisine. The restaurant focuses on fusion cuisine which is evident in its menu. The ambiance is a great way to help rid anxiety because it uses modern style decorations that is not found in any other places in Iceland. You can try a fried langoustine that comes with a sauce of spruce, herb oil and buckthorn berries that comes from the sea. Its smoked cod is served with a garnishing of cod foam. The seafood dishes that they serve will no doubt give you the best value for your buck. However, no matter how delicious these foods can be everything has to be eaten in moderation. Otherwise, you will run the risk of suffering from the symptoms of anxiety and stress since too much eating is not good for your health.
Fish Company
Designed by Leif Welding and master chef Lárus Gunnar Jónasson, Fiskfélagið or the Fish Company is Iceland’s best place to have an adventure under a bridge. The unique atmosphere of the restaurant is a worthy treatment for stress. The window panes of the restaurant are from the Hafnarfjörður Free Lutheran Church which provides ambient lighting to the bar. One should try the seaweed with garlic-broiled langoustine and the fern tree-marinated cod with an Indian mix using curry. Indeed, the food they serve will definitely relieve you from stress and anxiety. These mouth watering dishes will certainly keep you coming back to Iceland.
Þrir Frakkar
ÞrirFrakkar is famous for bringing to fore the use of natural décor, a wide selection of seafood and rich servings of potatoes and vegetables for that balanced and hearty meal that you deserve. Critics say that it represents the “real Icelandic restaurant” as far as Icelandic culinary is concerned. The restaurant is conveniently located in the downtown area and is easily accessible from major shopping centers in the city. The specialties include salt cod, the plokkfiskur (fish stew) served with a black bread.
Við Tjörnina
ViðTjörnina is an award-winning restaurant from Reykjavik’s food critic circles. It is known for its cod-based meals, like the salt-cod mousse and the fermented shark. It is also known for the smoked lamb’s heart with an exceptional wine sauce. Their specialties are the marinated cod chins and the guillemot with port, garlic langoustine. If you have not yet experienced feeding the ducks, then you can also experience it when you go to this restaurant. You can ask for some leftover bread so you can feed the ducks since there is a pond adjacent to the restaurant. This experience will add up to those memorable things that you have during your visit to Iceland.
Indian Mango
Indian Mango is a small Indian restaurant that is a must for visitors to the country. It is known for its beef, duck and fish dishes. The menu is a fusion of Indian and Icelandic pallet.
If you plan to visit Iceland, never leave without trying the gastronomic treats that you can try while on vacation. You will surely have a grand time tasting the history and culture of Iceland. The cuisine of Iceland fused with various influences can really make your visit in this place an enjoyable experience. Add to that the cold climate and the warm dishes they serve which seem to be the perfect recipe for an unforgettable vacation in Iceland.
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Ryan Rivera used to suffer from the symptoms of anxiety attacks for seven years. He now advocates healthy living as the best weapon against stress, anxiety and depression. You can read more of his articles at Calm Clinic.
How The Earth Was Made.Iceland.
A look at the geologic history of Iceland and how the forces of fire and ice — volcanoes and glaciers — played a role together in the island’s formation.
Iceland, where? What? How?
Iceland is an island in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland and Norway 103 000 square kilometer at size. It is second largest island in Europe after Great Britain and eighteenth largest in the world .In Iceland lives around 320 000 people and speak own language Icelandic who was speak in the Scandinavia country for thousand years ago. The country was settled around 874 but with new information from archeologist it can be that the settler did come here at least 200 years earlier.
In the year 930 it was establish parliament on Thingvollum and it is the oldest parliament how is still functional. Though it have change in going centurys.
Iceland is establish on hot spot on the Atlantic ridge, who lead to that in Iceland is much volcanic activated and most famous volcanic mountain is Hekla (1491m)how did erupt last time in year 2000 but last eruption was 2010 in Eyjafjallajökull (1502m) who everybody remember because air traffic in Europe did stop for several days . Around 10% of the land lies under Ice the largest glacier is Vatnajökull (8000 square km) and he is the largest glacier in Europe .On Iceland is much of hot water and 97 % of all houses is heated up with hot water from geothermal heat and the rest is heated up with hydroelectricity. We in Iceland is going to be in front in green environment revolution.
The tourism in Iceland is still growing and it is suppose it will come around 600 000 people to visit our country this year and most of the tourist are coming from May to the end of August.
In the year 930 it was establish parliament on Thingvollum and it is the oldest parliament how is still functional. Though it have change in going centurys.
It is 2way to come to Iceland with ferry or with airplane. The international airport is in Keflavik 50 km from the capital Reykjavik who have 200 000 people living. Nearly 2/3 of all population is living in the capital aria. The other door to Iceland is Seyðisfjordur how is fjord in the eastern part of the country. Where the ferry Smyril line is coming there each week from Denmark .From Seydisfjordur to the capital aria is 681 km. From there is driving through many beautiful arias both to the north and to the south .It is airport in Egilstadir who is ca 30 km from Seyðisfjordur , where it is fly from Egilstadir to Reykjavik or Akureyri .
The contrast in landscape and colors in the nature is magnificent, when driving or walking through each area the view is chancing, the day light is 24 hours from June to end of July and be in the northern part of the country this time is amazing to see the sunset just touch the surface of the ocean before the sun start rise again. Playing golf in these surroundings is something golfers don’t want to miss.




