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Austurstraeti is a small yet charming pedestrian street in Iceland located in the downtown area of Reykjavik. Locals and tourists visiting the Icelandic capital can visit Austurstraeti street by joining guided tours, such as this two-hour guided Reykjavik walking tour and this three-hour private to

The Seal Circle driving route takes visitors on a scenic journey around the Vatnsnes Peninsula in North Iceland, covering seal hotspots, incredible natural landscapes, and areas of cultural and histor

Uxatindar is a mountain peak in the Southern Highlands which stands 642 metres above sea level. It is green with moss throughout summer and is surrounded by rivers, black sand deserts, grassland and other mountains. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Located in a very remote area

Laugarfell is a small mountain in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, with a peak of 827 m (2,713 ft) above sea level. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Environme

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, NASA. No edits made. Brúarjökull is a 1600 sq km (617 sq mi) glacier tongue extending from Iceland's largest ice-cap, Vatnajökull.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Brúarjökull is the largest glacier tongue of its kind, extending 55 km (34 mi) down into the Central Highlands, reaching such low elevations as 700 m (2297 ft) above sea level.  As with all ice-caps, Brúarjökull is capable of extending and retreating, depending on the circumstances. The first recorded glacial burst was in 1810.  In 1964, Brúarjökull burst again, adv

Bakkafjörður is a small village located in a fjord of the same name in north-east Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr. No edits made. Life in Bakkafjörður Like many settlements in the Eastfjords of Iceland, Bakkafjörður is a far-flung, tiny village; its year-round popula

Gerpir is the easternmost mountain peak in Iceland and has some of the oldest rock formations in the country, dating back 12 million years. The Gerpir mountain is an excellent hiking area where travelers can appreciate Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. The Gerpir mountain stands out as a special des

Holmatindur mountain is a prominent peak in East Iceland, offering excellent hiking and outdoor adventure opportunities. Its peak is 3,232 feet (985 meters) above sea level and towers over the towns of Reydarfjordur and Eskifjordur. Holmatindur mountain nestles between the coastal towns of Eskifjor

Almannaskarðsgöng is a 1312m (roughly 1.3km) tunnel along Route 1, located near Höfn (Hornafjörður) in the eastern region of Iceland. The tunnel pushes through 1150m of rock and 162m of concrete. The tunnel is two lanes wide with three passing spots for emergency traffic. Explore this area while on

Hornafjörður (“Fjord of Horns”) is a fjord, municipality and growing community found in southeast Iceland. The fjord takes its name from the curved shapes of the sand reefs that have formed just off the coastline. Hornafjörður is one of the larger municipalities found in Iceland, covering a total area of 260 km, all for a population of little over 2,200. The southern end of Vatnajokull National Park falls under Hornafjörður’s jurisdiction.   Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Höfn  Höfn (“Harbour”)—known from 1994 to 1998 as Hornafjarðarbær—is the second largest tow

Vestragil is a hidden treasure within Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park, offering a unique combination of geological wonders and historical significance. This gully, shaped by the interplay o

Arneshreppur is a municipality of the Westfjords in Northwest Iceland. There are many ways to explore the Arneshreppur municipality and the Westfjords. The easiest way is to take a day tour to Strand

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 travel

Hlidarvatn lake, or Hlíðarvatn in Icelandic, is a serene body of water nestled in the Hnappadalur valley in West Iceland. It offers picturesque views and opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreati

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Christian Bickel. No edits made.  Dimmugljúfur is a deep and dramatic canyon in northeast Iceland, a favourite among hikers to the region. Alongside its coun

Holaskogur is a deforested area (despite the name, 'skogur'='forrest') in Gjupverjaafrettur in the mid highlands of Iceland.  Holaskogur has excellent modern accommodations and is th

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jóna Þórunn. No edits made. Hreppholar is a series of regular basalt columns located at Hrunaheidi heath in South Iceland. These towering pillars are located at the Hrunaheidi heath in Arnessysla county. Despite some mining in the area they still remain a

The Northeast of Iceland is one of the country’s eight traditional regions, encompassing diverse landscapes like waterfalls, lakes, fjords, and coastal towns. It is also home to Akureyri, the most populous town in Iceland outside the Capital Region. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in the Northeast. Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful w