CURVES 16 - ICELAND!

Fire and Ice! When it comes to Iceland, it quickly becomes clear: here, contrast reigns! A moment ago you were shivering in the face of the lashing waves of the North Sea, but just a few kilometres further on you are washed by the hot water of the Blue Lagoon while taking a bath in the middle of a lava field. The island is a single volcano, but it is not completely active. Besides, it is also home to the largest glacier in Europe. Life pulsates in the capital Reykjavík, while the rest of the inhabitants are spread all over the island. Hot and cold, rough and gentle, lively and lonely - what’s missing? That’s right: gentle gliding and ambitious cornering. Stefan Bogner once again explores the island to which he has already set a monument with his volume “Epic“. On the way are spectacular routes that take him once around the whole of Iceland. Past rugged mountains, endless expanses, toppled coasts - but also as a guest of friendly Icelanders who prove that yo