{"id":34368,"date":"2023-12-29T12:02:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T12:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ishestar.is\/?p=34368"},"modified":"2023-12-29T12:02:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T12:02:24","slug":"5-things-to-do-over-wintertime-in-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/5-things-to-do-over-wintertime-in-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to do in Iceland over wintertime"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winter in Iceland is a season of wonder, offering adventures that are not just about braving the elements, but also about embracing and enjoying them. From the awe-inspiring Northern Lights to the thrill of riding the Icelandic Horse, each activity adds an experience that makes Iceland a premier winter destination. So, bundle up and prepare for Icelandic winter adventures!<\/i><\/p>\n

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1. Horseback Riding in the Snow:<\/b><\/p>\n

Riding an Icelandic horse through the snowy landscape is both a peaceful and unique way to experience the winter beauty of Iceland. These sturdy horses are well-adapted to the cold and offer a comfortable ride. A visit to \u00a0Ishestar Horse Center,<\/a><\/strong> where you can choose between tours for beginners to experienced riders, is a must for anyone traveling to Iceland during wintertime as they are open the whole year around.<\/p>\n

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2. Hunting the Northern Lights by boat:<\/b><\/p>\n

No winter trip to Iceland is complete without attempting to view the Northern Lights. These ethereal green and purple lights are visible on clear, dark nights and are a breathtaking sight. Hunting the northern lights from the ocean is an amazing experience; sailing away from the coastline of Reykjavik and seeing the aurora borealis out on the North-Atlantic ocean with beautiful mountains and the city in the background is something you won\u2019t forget!<\/p>\n

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3. Glacier Hiking and Ice Caving:<\/b><\/p>\n

Exploring\u00a0 <\/span>glaciers in Iceland is a thrilling winter adventure. Guided hikes on Vatnaj\u00f6kull, the largest glacier in Eourope, offers a\u00a0 <\/span>breathtaking views and the opportunity to enter blue ice caves, a winter-only phenomenon, that creates an otherworldly experience.<\/p>\n

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4. Soaking in Geothermal Pools:<\/b><\/p>\n

After a day of adventure, there’s nothing more relaxing than soaking in one of Iceland’s many geothermal pools. The Sky Lagoon<\/strong> and the Hvammsv\u00edk<\/strong> Hot Springs are popular choices, but there are also many lesser-known hot springs\u00a0 around the country that offer a more secluded experience.<\/p>\n

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5. <\/span>Museums and Cultural Sites in Reykjavik City:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter is a great time to explore Reykjavik’s indoor attractions. The city is home to many museums and galleries, including the National Museum of Iceland<\/strong>,<\/a> the Reykjavik Art Museum,<\/strong><\/a> The Whale Museum<\/a><\/strong> and the Saga Museum,<\/a><\/strong> which offer insights into the rich history and culture of Iceland.<\/p>\n

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Winter in Iceland is a season of wonder, offering adventures that are not just about braving the elements, but also about embracing and enjoying them. From the awe-inspiring Northern Lights to the thrill of riding the Icelandic Horse, each activity adds an experience that makes Iceland a premier winter destination. So, bundle up and prepare for Icelandic winter adventures! 1. …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-riding-tours"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishestar2.webdev.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}