Kerlingarfjoll, spelled Kerlingarfjöll in Iceland, is a mountain range in the central Icelandic Highlands. Travelers can explore Kerlingarfjoll during Iceland’s summer season on one of the many adv

Vatnsnes is a peninsula in North Iceland, best known for its wildlife and geology. The best way to visit Vatnsnes is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day

Odadahraun is the most extensive lava field in Iceland, with a total area of around 4-6000 km² (definitions vary), consisting of relatively young and rough lava. It lies north of Vatnajokull and at

Hrossaborg, in Northeast Iceland, is a tephra and scoria crater. Its name means ‘Horse Castle’, as it was once used as a natural shelter for the steeds of travellers. Explore this area while on a s

Stora-Laxa is a 90 km long freshwater river, located at Hreppar in South Iceland. It is renowned for its salmon and widely considered one of Iceland‘s most beautiful rivers. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Christian Bickel. No edits

Eldey is a small island southwest of the tip of Reykjanes, and situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (see continental drift). Another island was formed further out in the year 1783 by an eruption from the sea floor but was later washed away. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Dagur Brynjólf

Kistufell is a mountain in North Iceland, with a highest point of 1450 metres (4757 ft). Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Hiking and super jeep tours run up the mountain slopes. From here, you can attain spectacular views over Vatnajökull glacier and National Park, as well as

Hrafnseyri is an old town in the Westfjords that dates back to the Settlement Era and has links to Iceland’s independence movement. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Oliagust. No edits ma

Skálafell is a volcanic mountain and ski resort in the municipality of Kjósarhreppur in southwest Iceland, roughly thirty minutes drive from the capital, Reykjavik.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Skálafell is thought to be approximately 1.8 million years old, a remna

  Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Eldborg is a crater on the base of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula that it is possible to hike to the top of and around. It is 60 metres (197 feet) tall. Explore this crater on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Formation of Eldborg Eldborg is located on a sho

Drekagil is a canyon located in North Iceland. Its name translates to Dragon Gully, due to the impressive, twisted lava formations that define it. The best way to visit Drekagil is on a relaxed sel

Hrolleifsborg is a mountain in the Westfjords, in one of the most remote parts of Iceland. Learn more about this area on a tour of the Westfjords in Iceland. At 776 metres (2545 ft) tall, it is one of the highest peaks in the region. It is an excellent spot for hiking but requires guests to tr

Dyngjufjoll is a volcanic mountain range in the lava field Odadahraun in the Icelandic Highlands. The Askja caldera is situated in this mountain range. The Dyngjufjoll mountain range is roughly located between the glacier rivers Skjalfandafljot to the West and Jokulsa a Fjollum to the east and 15 k

Holuhraun is an immense lava field north of Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland's Highlands. The most recent major eruption in Iceland occurred here, beginning on  29 August 2014 and ending on 27 Feb

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Joe DeSousa. No edits made. Seydisfjordur is a town of around 668 people in East Iceland, sitting at the inner corner of a fjord of the same name.  Explore

  Laugarvalladalur is a beautiful, verdant oasis, best known for the many hot springs that sit around the abandoned farm on site. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Located west of the river Jökulsá á Dal, and north of the great dam Karahnjúkur, it is a site that very few kn

Skaftfell Art Center is a vibrant cultural hub in Seydisfjordur, East Iceland. It’s an independent, not-for-profit art organization with exhibitions, a gallery, artist residencies, workshops, communit

Mjodd Service Center, also known as Mjóddin, is a shopping center and bus interchange located in Reykjavik. With its combined shopping and transportation facilities, Mjodd plays an essential role in the daily lives of Reykjavik residents and visitors alike. Mjodd is both a shopping mall and an impo