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Northeastern Region: Everything You Need to Know

The Northeastern Region is one of the eight regions of Iceland, bordered by the Eastern Region to the South and East, the southern peninsula to the South and the northwestern region to the west. Spanning an area of nearly 22 thousand square kilometers, this tourist-friendly region offers a great number of natural attractions. The Northeastern Region is more remote and has thriving wildlife both on land and water. It is home to Húsavik, considered as the whale-watching capital of the world. Every corner of this region will impress you during your visit and is home to many spectacular attractions. This includes the largest waterfall in Europe, the longest glacial river canyon in Iceland, and much more. It is a domain where nature rules unabashedly, and a dream to explore. Travel and Visit Iceland

Visitors have to understand that the Northeastern Region of Iceland is not just about tourist hotspots. The very essence of this region is its pure and wild beauty that offers amazing sensory experiences to those who visit. Here, you can see astounding natural views to your heart’s content, from sunrise to sunset. Tourists who love nature walks, wild exploration and hiking will feel at home in the Northeastern Region. Although Húsavik is one of the most popular places in the region, it is minute compared to the myriad wonders of this region. Part of the expansive Vatnajökull National Park also lies within this region of Iceland. You can spend your time watching the whales at Húsavik, observe puffins and many other types of seabirds on the seaside cliffs, and enjoy the many sights and sounds of nature. Northeastern Region is considered as one of the most underrated regions of Iceland, and a paradise for lovers of the wilderness. You can go click-happy at various places due to the stunning beauty of the landscape. But even the most beautiful photographs will fail to capture the aura of locations like Mývatn, Krafla, and Dettifoss. It makes sense to plan at least a week-long trip to Northeastern Iceland. This will ensure that you have enough time not just for sightseeing, but also enjoy being in the heart of nature. Book Your Trip in Iceland The key attractions of the Northeastern Region of Iceland include - Mývatn - Mývatn is one of the most impressive and surreally beautiful lakes in the Northeastern Region of Iceland. It is the fourth largest water body in the country and one of the most popular centers of tourism. Mývatn Lake is spread over a huge 36 square kilometer area and is home to a diverse selection of flora and fauna. It is situated in a region that has a lot of volcanic activity and has a volcanic origin. This is one of the must-see attractions that you should not miss during your trip to the Northeastern Region. It is a feature attraction of the famous Diamond Circle travel route. The lake has several islands that add to its unique and mesmerizing beauty. Most of these were formed by intense volcanic activity over thousands of years. You can choose to take a bath in the geothermally heated waters of the Mývatn Lake at the Mývatn Nature Baths. Dettifoss - Dettifoss is considered by many as the mightiest waterfall in Iceland, and all of Europe. This magnificent natural wonder is situated within the boundaries of the Vatnajökull National Park in the Northeastern Region of Iceland. Originating from the Vatnajökull Glacier, this waterfall comes down with a voluminous roar and descend 150 feet into the ground beneath. The waters hit the ground and create a gigantic spray that can be spotted from miles away. You will find it difficult to get incredibly close to the waters of the Dettifoss waterfall, and doing so is not safe. But there are observation points where you can descend to, and feel the spray of the fresh glacier water. Dettifoss is widely regarded as the Niagara Falls of Iceland due to its massive scale and ferocity. Grjótagjá - Grjótagjá is a small lava cave situated in the proximity of Mývatn Lake in Northeastern Iceland. This famous cave is a geological wonder of Iceland with a thermal spring within it. Grjótagjá became popular as it was the hideout of the 18th-century outlaw named Jón Markússon. Although it features a hot spring, the water temperature is more than 50 degrees and unsafe to bathe in. But, you can explore the insides of this famous cave, which was used as a location for the filming of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. The combination of the volcanic rock interiors with the water-filled cave floor creates amazing views for visitors to enjoy. Grjótagjá is a type of place that you are unlikely to come across anywhere in the world. Aldeyjarfoss - The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is a picturesque attraction in Northeastern Iceland and a popular tourist destination. It is a part of the Skjalfandafljot River and descends amidst vertical basaltic columns. Although this waterfall is not so tall with just 20 meters height, its surrounding regions are quite beautiful and interesting examples of Icelandic geology. To reach this waterfall, you have to climb to the highest region of the Budardalur valley. Once you reach this attraction, look down to enjoy stunning views of the basin into which the waterfall descends. The bordering basaltic columns will give you a lot of opportunities for clicking amazing photographs, but watch your step on the rugged surface. Some say the fall resembles the veil of a bride.  Free tips in Iceland

Heimskautsgerðið - Heimskautsgerðið or the Arctic Hedge is a set of manmade rock sculptures situated at Raufarhöfn in the Northeastern Region of Iceland. It is a major tourist hotspot even though the construction has not been completed yet. The protruding structures of the hedges are inspired by a famous Eddic poem named Völuspá (Prophecy of the Seeress), and also pay homage to the Nordic roots of the country’s population and culture.  Krafla - Krafla is a 10-km wide caldera situated in the Mývatn area of Northeastern Iceland. It is a crater of one of the most active Icelandic volcanoes, with an expansive 90-km fissure zone. The Krafla fissure zone is home to the famous Viti crater, another major tourist destination of the region. You can take a trip to this caldera when you are doing your tour of Mývatn Lake. Krafla is situated right on the edge of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a great place to witness amazing volcanic landscapes and a lake with amazing teal-colored waters. The Krafla volcanic system encompasses the Leirhnjúkur Lava Fields and Víti Maar, both of which are accessible to tourists. This area of intense volcanic activity has a distinct appeal that cannot be described in words.  Visit to Iceland travel

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Glenn Moyle I Water Polo Coach Iceland

Player, Iceland coach of Armann Water Polo Club

 1.     What is your philosophy of coaching? My philosophy in coaching is that you should enjoy working with your players as much as you want them to enjoy working with you….the relationship between coach and player should go both ways where both can learn from each other..a coach can always learn to be a better coach through his players and vice versa. Book Your Trip in Iceland

 2.     What is the most rewarding part of being a coach? The most rewarding part of being a coach is to see the improvement in the team and individual players..also it is rewarding because we as well get to develop our coaching and people skills.

  3. Explain Water polo in one sentence. A game that rewards you both mentally and physically and gives you a full-body workout from head to toe.

 4. What are the challenges you f ace with water polo in Iceland? If any, how do you feel you overcome those challenges? The biggest challenge that we face in Iceland is that there are not enough players. We try to recruit people to the sport but people think that the sport is too hard so therefore they don’t join our team.

We are trying to grow the sport here and it is a challenge..but water polo is such a great sport and it gives so many benefits that I truly believe that it can grow in Iceland just like many other sports.

 5. Explain how technology has changed water polo? How do yo you make sure that you are updated with it? Water polo at the end of the day is quite simple..we need a pool, some goals, some caps and a ball and then we can play..so technology doesn’t really affect us here in Iceland. However, once you get to the bigger leagues then now they have goal-line technology and underwater cameras for the TV coverage..we are not quite there yet. Entertainment in Iceland

 6.Your most significant achievement as a coach? My most significant achievement as a coach is winning national titles here in Iceland...ok, we are only 2 teams here but both teams are always very equal and competitive with each other, so it’s always a real achievement to win the national title.

 7. Your most successful team? Why? Armann Water Polo Club here in Iceland...we have won many national titles in the last 10 years.

8. What’s your message to the kid's parents who are entering the sports? My message to any kids parents who are entering any sports is to get to know the coach and make sure you trust that they are doing a good job to encourage the kids and to be positive towards them. The most important thing for the kids when entering sports is that they feel secure and that they have good role models to look up to. The kids should be having fun first and learning the game second.

 9. Explain Iceland in your words? One thing you would like to change in Iceland. If I could change one thing then, of course, it would be the weather...but Iceland is truly a magical place and has so many beautiful things going for it..the kids run free and the opportunities are grand. Iceland has a big community feel to it and you always feel secure and safe. The water and heating in iceland is one of the best things ...oh, and of course all the fantastic swimming pools!! Travel and Visit Iceland

It can sometimes feel a little bit isolated but if you make a trip abroad once in a while this helps the mood a lot.

 10. What comes to your mind after hearing this? ONE OR TWO WORDS ONLY.

Water polo needs: Iceland

Fairplay: respect, positivity

Pressure: bring it!!

Best water polo player: denes varga

Best team: my old Maranui team from New Zealand

Iceland Water Polo needs: players

2022 Water Polo Champion: Armann 

Best Coach: Peter Paul Metz

Retirement: not thinking about that!!

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 Waterpolo in Iceland (200 words)

 Waterpolo in Iceland was at its prime in the 1960s when there were 4 teams.now we are 2 competitive teams, and a third one is starting to grow. Hopefully, one day, there will be more.

Each year we have an international tournament here in Reykjavik, and the word around the water polo world is starting to spread that Iceland Waterpolo is beginning to move.

We have world-class facilities in Reykjavik, but we need more players.

Waterpolo is such a fun sport and gives us a tremendous physical challenge like all good sports should. Iceland competed in the Olympic games in Waterpolo in 1936.it was the first team sport that Iceland competed in the Olympic games. I hope that one day Iceland will again go to the Olympics in water polo

 I love the sport of water polo, and I love to coach the players that we have at armann water polo. I also still play, and I love the energy I get from playing the game.i could never imagine not playing this sport..!!

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