In Iceland"s Skaftafell, autumn isn"t just a season—it"s an experience. From glaciers to waterfalls, like the one featured here today, to northern lights, this area in Vatnajökull National Park is a showcase of nature"s raw beauty. Skaftafell, once a thriving farm and now a preservation area, has been formed over thousands of years by the fierce interplay of volcanic fire and glacial water. Here, the glacier Skaftafellsjökull, a branch of Vatnajökull—the second largest ice cap in Europe—stretches out like a frozen river, inviting visitors for guided hikes. Then there"s Svartifoss, another waterfall in the park, fed by glacial meltwater. Surrounded by dark lava columns that resemble a heart from afar, this waterfall inspired the design of Iceland"s National Theatre and the Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík. Skaftafell"s hiking trails range from easy walks to challenging climbs, so there"s something for everyone. While the daylight hours may be shorter in this season, there"s a bright
Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
Today in History
More Desktop Wallpapers:
-
World Nature Conservation Day
-
Vancouver Coastal Sea wolves in the Great Bear Rainforest, Canada
-
Want to hang about?
-
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
-
Pride in London
-
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
-
Happy Diwali!
-
Red rock country
-
Ring-tailed lemur
-
Château de Sully-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
-
World Rivers Day
-
Dragon waterfall, Venezuela
-
A breathtaking cave when it’s cold
-
Molokini crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
-
Wasson Peak, Saguaro National Park, Arizona, United States
-
The buffet is open
-
Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
-
Cherry blossoms in Shanghai, China
-
Rolling hills and charming villages
-
A scented sea of purple
-
Lago Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
-
Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
-
Madame Sherri Forest, New Hampshire, United States
-
Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
-
Happy International Beaver Day!
-
An explosive history
-
National Hummingbird Day
-
St Barbaras Cathedral, Kutná Hora, Czechia
-
The Bahamas
-
Thorrablot: The Icelandic midwinter festival