Ellidaa is a river inside the Reykjavik area. Its sources are two smaller rivers in the Blafjoll mountain range and the Hengill area that flow into Ellidavatn and its outlet forms the river.  The r

Sandgerdi is a village on the Reykjanes peninsula, covering the western shore of Midnes to the northernmost part of the peninsula, Gardskagi. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Emstrur. N

Eyjabakkar is an oasis in the East Highlands of Iceland.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. This is Iceland's second-largest wetland, the largest being Thjorsarver, itself a R

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. Photo from Wikimedia,

Oxarfjordur (a.k.a. Axarfordur) is a fjord in North-East Iceland between the headlands Tjornes and Melrakkasletta. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creativ

Drangajökull is Iceland’s northernmost and lowest lying glacier. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by AgainErick. No edits made.  Geography of Drangajökull Drangajökull is located to the southwest of Hornstrandir, an uninhabited

Sauðárkrókur (a.k.a. 'Krókurinn'), is the largest urban area in Skagafjörður in north Iceland and the second-largest town of the north. Its population is roughly 2600. It is the centre for commerce, services, and food production for the area. It has a secondary school that serves the northwe

The beautiful Litlaa is a fresh water river in the Kelduhverfi district by Oxafjordur in North Iceland and is one of Iceland‘s greatest trout rivers. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed s

Sveinstindur is a 1093 m (3408 ft) high mountain in Iceland's Central Highlands that is a popular sightseeing location amongst hikers and nature enthusiasts. Sveinstindur overlooks lake Langi

Torfajökull is the name of both a stratovolcano and a complex of subglacial volcanoes, north of Mýrdalsjökull glacier in South Iceland. The volcano's last documented erupted occurred in 1477. Exp

Snæfell is the name of the largest freestanding mountain in Iceland, located in the east of the country. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Common

Budardalur is a village of around 650 inhabitants in the fjord Hvammsfjordur, innermost off Breidafjordur. It is the service centre for the area. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Icela

Bjarnarflag is the oldest geothermal power station in Iceland, having been first opened nearly fifty years ago in 1969. Explore this location on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia

Eyjabakkajökull is a northeastern glacial tongue of the great Vatnajökull glacier, the largest ice cap in Iceland. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creativ

Húnaflói is a bay in North Iceland. Many beautiful fishing villages and fascinating sites sit on its shores.  The best way to visit Hunafloi bay is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best opt

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Guðrúnarlaug, or "Guðrún’s pool," is a pool with naturally hot water in West Iceland.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. The pool has ove

Neskaupstadur, in the fjord Nordfjordur, is a fishing town of around 1500 people in East Iceland. It is the largest town of the municipality of Fjardabyggd. Neskaupstadur has a strong fishing indust

Svarta is a river in Bardardalur valley in North Iceland, around 45 kilometers from the mighty Skjalfandafljot glacier river. Svarta is one of the greatest trout rivers in Iceland. The beautiful Ulla