La cascada de Rjukandi es una de las más altas de Islandia, fácilmente accesible desde la Ring Road. Explora esta impresionante atracción realizando un tour a tu aire en coche por el Noreste de Islan

Flokalundur village is called Flókalundur in Icelandic and is a small village with a lot of heart that makes a great stopping point in the Westfjords.  You must stop by if you’re driving the Westfjords. Hotel Flokalundur welcomes all visitors and makes a great place to hang your hat and kick up you

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. Travelers can reach it by renting a car and driving themselves, or as part of a self-drive tour, like this I

Grimsfjall hot spring is an off-the-beaten-track bathing area near the Grimsvotn volcano in the Vatnajokull National Park.  Intrepid travelers with hiking experience can visit the bathing area indepe

Svortuloft, spelled Svörtuloft in Icelandic, is a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) long pitch-black coastal cliff with a bright orange lighthouse situated at the western tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in W

Bolafjall is a mountain peak you can drive up in Bolungarvik in the Westfjords, offering incredible views across Isafjardardjup fjord and its surrounding mountain ranges. Enjoy the freedom of a custo

Blahylur lake, spelled Bláhylur in Icelandic and also known as Hnausapollur, is a stunning crater lake in the Southern Highlands. Travelers can discover Blahylur’s beauty on this full-day Landmannala

Mjoifjordur is the name of a fjord and a small village in the East Fjords area of Iceland. You can visit this beautiful strip of water and a tiny settlement with the same name by taking a slight deto

The Westfjords Heritage Museum, called Byggðasafn Vestfjarða in Icelandic, is a museum in Isafjordur offering insights into the local fishing industry. Travelers can select a Westfjords tour starting

Hafrahvammagljufur canyon, spelled Hafrahvammagljúfur in Icelandic, is one of the best hidden gems on East Island.  Many travelers miss out on this amazing attraction because of its remote location.

Nauteyrarlaug hot spring is a hidden attraction in the Westfjords of Iceland, sheltered from the busy mainstream tourist areas. No guided tour can take you to the attraction because of its remoteness

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-beaten-track, but fortunately, that’s not the case for all. Travelers can conveniently see Haenubrekkuf

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum, Skrímslasetrið Bíldudal in Icelandic, is a heritage museum in Bildudalur village in the Westfjords dedicated to stories and interactive exhibits about sea monsters.

Los Baños Geotérmicos GeoSea son un balneario geotérmico de agua marina y de categoría mundial en el Norte de Islandia. Se calienta de forma natural y brinda una impresionante vista del océano Atlánti

Keldur Turf House in South Iceland is an ancient farm and homestead. It is thought to have been first built in the 11th century and rebuilt many times. It is one of Iceland's largest and oldest

Slakki Petting Zoo is part of a family-owned farm that allows visitors to meet and pet animals. Some are farm animals, some are domestic pets, and some are native Icelandic animals. The best way to

Sjonarnipa, spelled Sjónarnípa in Icelandic, is a beautiful viewing point in Skaftafell Nature Reserve located within the Vatnajokull National Park in South Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative C

Raudarfoss waterfall, spelled Rauðárfoss in Icelandic, is a beautiful waterfall in South Iceland. It is approximately 66 feet (20 meters) high and has a majestic shape. One of the best ways to expl