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Fnjoskadalur is a valley in South-Thingeyjarsysla county in North Iceland. It is home to Vaglaskogur, the country's largest birch forest. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Coast Way self drive, available in

Hólmsheiði is a prison just outside of Reykjavík, known for its long-term rehabilitation facilities for women, as well as its reputation for luxury.  Warum du unseren Inhalten vertrauen kannstGuide to Iceland ist die vertrauenswürdigste Reiseplattform Islands und hilft jedes Jahr Millionen von Bes

Fláajökull ("Sloping Glacier") is a small glacier tongue found on the east side of Breiðabunga volcano, stretching down from Iceland's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.  Explore this area while on a s

Svartsengi Power Station is a geothermal power plant on the Reykjanes peninsula. The station's excess water is used to fill the renowned Blue Lagoon. Photo from Pixabay, by neanet. No edits made. Svartsengi Power Station is located in the southwest of Iceland, near the town of Grindavik and clo

Thjorsarver is a wetlands area and natural reserve in the mid highlands of Iceland and became listed as a RAMSAR site in 1990, mainly as it the world's largest breeding ground for pink-footed geese. 6-10,000 geese pairs breed at Thjorsarer and other birds nest there as well, such as the purple s

Eldvorp is a crater row of scoria and spatter cones located northwest of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland. The area has extensive geothermal activity, emanating steam of about 280 degrees Celcius. The lava from the crater row is one of the most extensive Holocene lava f

Englandshverir hot spring is a series of hidden hot spring pools in the geothermal area of West Iceland near Reykjavik. The geothermal pool is near Iceland’s capital but off-the-beaten-path. Travele

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 Brynjól

Trölladyngja is Iceland's largest shield volcano, located in the north of Vatnajökull National Park in the highlands. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our Conten

Flateyri is the largest settlement in the 2km deep fjord, Önundarfjörður, in the Westfjords of Iceland. Its population is still just under 200 people. Even by the Westfjords’ high standards, Önundarfjörður is known for its sublime beauty, tabletop mountains, and eccentric museums.  The best way to

Located in the fjord of Eyjafjordur in Noth Iceland, Grundarkirkja is one of Iceland‘s most beautiful and distinct churches. It is unusual for an Icelandic church in that its architecture rather resembles a Russian one, particularly its spire. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Hansueli

Klettshellir is the largest and best-known cave in the Westman Islands. The cave lies innermost of sea rock Ystiklettur. It is quite high and has a deep-sea level. Brass concerts in the cave are pop

Breiðárlón is a gorgeous, yet often overlooked glacier lagoon, that can be found at the south end of  Vatnajökull glacier, just five minutes drive from its more famous counterpart, Jökulsárlón. Explore this location while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Warum du unseren Inhalten vertrauen kannst

Þingeyri is a village in the Westfjords of Iceland, found coastally on the Dýrafjörður fjord. Þingeyri has a population of around 250 people. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.Warum du unseren Inhalten vertrauen kannstGuide to Iceland ist die vertrauenswürdigste Reiseplattform Is

Heidarvatn lake in South Iceland is a tranquil fishing destination surrounded by rugged landscapes, offering anglers a serene retreat amidst nature's beauty. Heidarvatn is an idyllic lake just north of Vik village in South Iceland. It's an easy side trip from the Ring Road for those seeking a peac

The Fljotsdalsherad district in East Iceland, home to East Iceland's main town, Egilsstadir, is particularly attractive and features an abundance of sites of natural, historical and cultural intere

The Hellulaug hot spring is a small, secluded geothermal pool in the Westfjords region of Iceland.  You can visit the Hellulaug hot pot on a self-drive tour of Iceland that visits the Westfjords. Th

Haenubrekkufoss waterfall, spelled Hænubrekkufoss in Icelandic, is a beautiful roadside attraction in East Iceland that flows into the Berufjardara river. Many of Iceland’s waterfalls are off-the-be