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?

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,...

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