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Lisa Dahl
"❤️ I love all of the cute, tiny churches dotted around Iceland. ⛪️ Ingjaldshólskirkja does not disappoint! This little white church with a red roof rests atop a hill with Snæfellsjökull in the background. ☀️ I've visited on a sunny day. Beautiful! And when there's mist and cloud, it's also beautiful. 📸 It’s a fantastic photography spot! Close-up with the base of Snæfellsjökull in the background. Or from a distance with the dark road rolling up to the bright white church. ☀️ In the summer the area is flooded with purple lupines, it’s magical. NOTE: You can only visit the outside of the church, not the interior. ⛪️ The present church was built in 1903. And is the oldest concrete church in the country. ⛵️The area has been historically significant since at least the 12th century. And it's where Christopher Columbus is believed to have stayed in the winter of 1477-78 to gain insights before embarking on his voyage to North America. 💰 COST: Free 🚗 PARKING: Small free lot ⏰ HOURS: You cannot go inside but can visit the interior anytime."
"❗️EVA'S TIP: Here there's another "cute" church that you can see from the main road. If you come during the lupine season in Iceland, between June and July, you will see an amazing contrast of colors, the road surrounded by purple flowers and the curch in the middle! (Not like my picture when I went in February...)."
Kristen Mackiewicz
" Christopher Columbus is said to have stayed here during the winter of 1477-78. It is believed that he was here to get tips and info from the Vikings, who had already discovered America, before going on his journey west. The current church at Ingjaldshóll is the oldest concrete church in the world!"

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Have you ever dreamt about travelling to Iceland? Here I share the most complete 8-day itinerary along the Ring Road in Iceland! After having lived in Iceland for more than 1 year, I want to share with you my best tips based on my experience for travelling around one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen and that I like to call home. I’m also sharing special places and not only the most popular ones. What to consider before reading: • Personally, I believe that the most enjoyable way to travel around Iceland is by Camper van, and you can get a 5% discount for your camper van rental with Go Campers by applying the code: EVARIOS • The most important thing to pack is different layers of clothes, no matter what season you are in • Bare in mind that it's illegal to camp outside campings in Iceland (this is under your own responsibility) and this guide is not focusing on camping sites. • Be aware of the fast changing and though Icelandic weather. • Bring eye mask to sleep (there's almost no darkness during the Midnight Sun). • Feel free to modify the starting point of the road trip (either starting from the South or the West) according to the weather forecast (although it can be unpredictible). • I would not recommend taking detours that I suggest along the blog if weather conditions are not good. • Note that the maximum speed limit in Iceland is 90 km/h in main roads, make sure you don't overpass the limit. Traffic fines are very expensive in Iceland, you don't want to pay one! And be careful with sheep! They are constantly crossing the road. ENJOY YOUR TRIP TO ICELAND!! 😜🇮🇸 *all the pictures in this blog are mine otherwise stated
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