Spákonuvatn is a beautiful crater lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, surrounded by the haunting lunar landscapes that define this region. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo fr

Morsárjökull is a glacier in south Iceland. Geography of Morsarjokull Morsárjökull is an outlet glacier that sits at an elevation of 457 metres; it is approximately 3.5 kilometres long and 1.5 k

  Kjölur is a mountain pass on the highland road of Kjalvegur, which is one of two roads that connect the north and south of the country. Explore a wide range of Highland tours. Kjalvegur Kjalve

Ögmundarhraun is a lava field on the southern side of the Reykjanes Peninsula, which was formed by an enormous lava flow during an eruption in 1151 AD. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Ice

Hjalteyri is a community of around 40 people, located on the western shores of Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Until the early 20th century it was one of the centres for the herring industry in Iceland. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doi

Munkathverarkirkja is a beautiful wooden church in the fjord of Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The current church was built in 1844 by Thorsteinn Danielsson. It was further renovated in the years 1985-6, the graveyard was leveled and a gatherin

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 ge

Lake Hop is a tidal lake in North Iceland. It is the fifth-largest lake in the country and popular for fishing. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best option

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons. Photo by Pietro. No edits made. Kverkfjöll is a sub-glacial mountain range on the northern side of the Vatnajökull glacier. Its highest point is 1,764 metres (

Þerneyjarsund is a large channel of water between the islands Þerney and Gunnuey.  Þerney island is found in Kollafjörður and is named after the Arctic tern. During the summer months, the island is u

Kálfshamarsvík is a little-known cove in north Iceland that is home to rare hexagonal basalt columns. It is found well off the beaten track, on the tip of the Skagi Peninsula. Discover this hidden

Hvannalindir is a vegetated area within Vatnajökull National Park in the Highlands of Iceland.  While the Icelandic Highlands mostly consist of barren wastelands, Hvannalindir is a lush oasis, nestin

Húsey is a farm in east Iceland, renowned for its picturesque nature, abundant wildlife and hiking opportunities. Visiting Husey Húsey is located just inland from Héraðsflói, one of the bays of

Meleyri beach, near Breiddalsvik, is a beautiful coastline in East Iceland. Because of its beauty and location by the Ring Road, it is a popular spot among travelers and locals. The Meleyri beach is characterized by its black volcanic sands framed by towering peaks that add to its dramatic beauty

Nyidalur (a.k.a. Jokuldalur) is a valley in the Icelandic Highlands, south of the glacier Tungnafellsjokull and north of Hofsjokull glacier. It is a frequent stop for travellers of the highlands, as h

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 settle

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

Saenautavatn is a lake near Egilsstadir in East Iceland with fishing and hiking opportunities and a history museum. The Saenautavatn lake is one of the largest in the Jokuldalsheidi area in East Icel