Icelanders love Thorsmork (Icelandic: Þórsmörk) and visit this exquisite and charming hot spot in south Iceland the whole year round. Some even prefer to spend New Year's Eve there.
Thorsmork is a pearl amidst glacial rivers, rugged mountains and glaciers and partly covered with small birch woods. Two - three days are perfect for visiting this extraordinary place where you can take lots of interesting walks.
You should bear in mind that quite many streams and rivers have to be crossed to get there. It should only be done with the right type of cars in the company of experienced people. Otherwise it can be very dangerous.
There are frequent bus trips to Thorsmork from Reykjavík. Bring your swimwear with you since the latest attraction is a hot pool, Þórslaug. There are mountain lodges there offering sleeping bag accommodation and also camping grounds.
Photo by Ólöf Björnsdóttir, 2006. Wikipedia commons: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:%C3%9E%C3%B3rsm%C3%B6rk_055.jpg
