The Hidden Highlands of Iceland
The gateway to an uninhabited and unspoilt land
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The Hidden Highlands of Iceland
The gateway to an uninhabited and unspoilt land
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2016-11-16
Filed by Arthouse PR
Head to Iceland’s Highlands this winter and experience some of the region’s most dramatic scenery. If you are touring the region and looking to go deep into the heart of this wild and enthralling landscape, then you must head to the Interior Highland. A gateway to a heart-stoppingly beautiful part of Iceland, the Highland offers travellers the opportunity to seriously get away from everything and see the extreme contrasts of this bold natural environment. Just under two hours from Hotel Rangá you will find the Highland Center Hrauneyjar, situated at the edge of the country’s most impressive and active volcanic area. It is the last stop before entering the vast and untouched interior of Iceland. This is the prime location from which to base yourself as the Highland Center Hrauneyjar not only offers excellent accommodation, it also has a very good restaurant and better still, all of your activities and excursions can be organized from here. The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is close to many of the most beautiful and popular attractions in The Highland including Landmannalaugar, Ţjórsárdalur, Mount Hekla, Sprengisandur, Veidivötn and Fjallabak. The vastness and lack of human impact on the surrounding area makes it one of the last places in Europe where freedom, natural beauty and solitude work in harmony.
Landmannalaugar
This magical valley is located deep in the Highland interior, resting between beautiful gem-coloured mountains and the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. The surroundings of Landmannalaugar are spellbinding with the richly tinted mountains offering a stunning backdrop to the hot and cold thermal meadows and springs where you can bathe all yearround. This rich and fertile valley overflows with wild flowers in the Spring and Summer making Landmannalaugar a land of extreme contrasts where hot and cold meet in unison to produce an oasis of colour and enchanting natural elements.
Sprengisandur
The route F26 gravel road traverses the wildest most uninhabited terrain found in Iceland. Sprengisandur is the barren and bleak highland desert located on the east side between Hofsjökull the rounded icecap marking Iceland’s geographical centre and Vatnajökull Iceland’s north western front. This area has its own particular charm and historically this deserted region was thought to be frequented by ghosts, giants, elves and outlaws. Today, Sprengisandur attracts hikers and visitors looking to get away from the constant hustle and bustle of the outside world. The Sprengisandur route remains a challenging one, whose unbridged rivers and stark scenery provide an insight into medieval Iceland’s harsh living conditions.
Veidivötn Lakes
The Veidivötn Lakes offer an oasis of tranquillity set within desert- like surroundings only 30 km from The Highland Center Hrauneyjar. The crater formations provide
a distinct contrast between the black sand and crystal clear water giving the scene a lunar quality. The lakes are rich in trout that are believed to be from one of the oldest stocks in Europe, making Veidivötn the perfect destination for those keen
fishing enthusiasts.
To experience the very best The Highland has to offer, hire the services of a local guide or adventure company who know the region inside and out, that way you will have the opportunity to see the real hidden Highlands. To organise your Highland tour or to book accommodation at The Highland Center Hrauneyjar speak to reception at Hotel Rangá or check out:
www.thehighlandcenter.is
Hotel Rangá is the only 4 star resort in South Iceland and offers luxury accommodation, gourmet food and outstanding views. It boasts all the facilities and services of a modern resort yet is situated in an area of exceptional natural beauty. Located about an hour from Reykjavík between the towns of Hella and Hvolsvöllur, Hotel Rangá lies just off the main road right in middle of South Iceland’s panoramic scenery. Hotel Rangá has been voted one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.
www.hotelranga.is
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