BEYOND KATLA

TRAVEL BLOG OF ICELAND

From thrilling tours and glacier safety tips to hidden stories and travel inspiration, discover everything you need to make your Iceland adventure unforgettable.

Welcome to Beyond Katla, your travel blog of Iceland for discover everything about this country. Dive into expert travel guides, insider tips, fascinating facts about Icelandic nature and folklore, and practical advice to explore safely and confidently. Whether you’re planning your next tour or simply dreaming of wild landscapes, you’ll find inspiration here.

Can I visit ice caves in summer?

For safety reasons, most of the ice caves are not accesible during the summer season in Iceland. But there is one that you can visit all year around! Do you want to discover where is it and why it is totally safe to go there?

What can you do in Þakgil?

Do you know Þakgil area? It is a breathtaken spot next to Vik, and it has a lot to offer! You can campiste surrounded by mountains, hike to unbeliavable places, cross rivers to unknow places… Do you want to discover more?

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Katla Volcano

Oct 2, 2025 | About Iceland

Discover 5 facts about Katla Volcano. This hidden and powerful volcano in the South of Iceland is a sleeping giant… For now.

What to Do in Vík Iceland in Less Than 2 Hours?

Sep 11, 2025 | Iceland Travel Guide & Tips

Visiting Vík with limited time? Discover the top things to do in less than two hours, including the black sand beach, Vík Church, Yoda Cave, and fun tours.

Where is Þórsmörk and Why is it so Special?

Sep 4, 2025 | Iceland Travel Guide & Tips

Þórsmörk offers epic hikes, glacier views, and legends in Iceland’s highlands—explore by foot, bus, or Super Jeep for the ultimate adventure.

What can you do in Þakgil? Campsite, hiking and much more!

Aug 14, 2025 | Iceland Travel Guide & Tips

Discover Þakgil in South Iceland: camping, hiking, and buggy or Super Jeep tours through its mossy cliffs, rivers, and hidden canyon.

How is the Weather in Iceland in Summer?

Aug 7, 2025 | Iceland Travel Guide & Tips

Iceland in summer offers endless daylight, lush green landscapes, and milder weather than most visitors expect — a true seasonal surprise.

Join a Super Jeep tour in Iceland

Jul 29, 2025 | Adventure Tours in Iceland

Explore Iceland’s wildest places with Katlatrack’s Super Jeep tours — from ice caves to volcanoes, this is off-road adventure at its best.

Can I visit ice caves in Iceland during summer?

Jul 19, 2025 | Glaciers and Ice Caves in Iceland

Discover why the Katla ice cave is open in summer and what does make it safer comparing to other ice caves in summer.

Which Ice Cave tour is right for you?

Jan 26, 2023 | Glaciers and Ice Caves in Iceland

In 2009, we started Katlatrack with the goal of showing off the hidden secrets around Vík, our hometown. These secrets include the magical Þakgil canyon, the iconic black sand beaches of the south coast and, last but not least, the magical Katla ice caves. We are...

9 Things to Do in Vik Iceland

Jan 7, 2019 | Iceland Travel Guide & Tips

Welcome to our hometown, Vik! It’s a town where only around 750 people live on a daily basis. So to say we all know each other is pretty darn true! When you drive down the mountain and into the town, you get a sense of excitement but still with the underlying,...