Gullfoss-Geysir-Tour

A trip to the geothermal active area northeast of Reykjavik. The first picture shows Geysir, variable active again since 2000. The other one is Strokkur, the little brother of Geysir. On the right, there is Gullfoss (for instructions how to take pictures of Gullfoss - see the picture before last). The last picture demonstrates that it is possible to grow tomatoes, cucumbers or flowers. (29.01.2006)

Reykjavik

Reykjavik. Geothermal energy makes it possible. Actually you can defrost your parking site. (23.01.2006)

Mount Esja

Mount Esja. With these crazy guys I tried to climb Mt. Esja (914 m). Unfortunately the weather was not good enough. Anyway, it was a lot of fun sliding downhill. (21.01.2006)

Hiking close to Bláfjöll

Road No 1 - close to Bláfjöll. Hiking on a small ridge at snow flurry. (16.01.2006)

Þingvellir

Þingvellir. Located in the active rift zone, nearby Lake Þingvallavatn. The first parliament was founded there in 930. (15.01.2006)

Reykjavik

Reykjavik. The view out of my window. (14.01.2006)

Reykjanes

Bláa Lónið. Pleasant use for sewage water of the power plant Svartsengi! The water is rich in silica, salt and algae and its source is in a depth of 2 km. (14.01.2006)

Reykjanes

Reykjanestá. No polluting industry - this is pure energy from the earth! (14.01.2006)

Reykjavik

Reykjavik. The Main Building of the University of Iceland. (13.01.2006)

Journey to Iceland

Reykjavik. My domicile for the next months, located downtown. (13.01.2006)

Journey to Iceland

Norröna. The upper bed was my living space for almost three days. It seems to be a very comfortable cabin . Indeed it is very convenient, but appearances are deceiving. Imagine this cabin moving like crazy!!! (09.01.2006)

Journey to Iceland

Faroer Islands. Caused by a winter storm we had to wait about 10 hours to get the permission for entering the harbour of Tórshavn. (09.01.2006)

Journey to Iceland

Faroer Islands. Enjoying the wonderful landscape of Faroer Islands by car. (09.01.2006)