We make out drive to famous waterfalls that make Iceland one of the world’s most popular destinations for landscape photography: Seljalandfoss, Skógafoss and the hidden waterfall of Gljufrabui.
Although they’re far from having the maximum water flow in winter, the surrounding Christmassy landscape, with snow-covered frozen ground and crystalline icicles, makes the waterfalls a true winter highlight.
We reach Vík í Mýrdal in time to catch the best light from the cliffs above the black beach of Reynisfjara. With fantastic surf at sunset, we let ourselves be inspired by the beautiful view of the Reynisdrangar basalt columns. These iconic rocks are of volcanic origin and are said to be petrified trolls.