Hellisheiði is a lava plateau east of Reykavík, approximately 380 metres (1,247 feet) high. Iceland's main highway, Route 1 passes through it, leading east. The latest and most distinctive lav

The Adalstraeti and Settlement Exhibitions are the best places to learn about the settlement of Reykjavik. Discover the archaeological remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse and trace the city's history to the modern day. Beneath the streets of Adalstraeti in downtown Reykjavik, you'll

Hvíta is a glacier river in Arnessysla in South Iceland. It is one of the most popular rivers in Iceland for rafting, salmon fishing, and it is home to Iceland's most famous waterfall. Gullfoss Waterfall The river has its source in Hvítarvatn, by the roots of Langjökull. Many tributaries joi

Kvernufoss waterfall is located in South Iceland and cascades down 98 feet (30 meters) from cliffs made of lava rock. It is considered one of Iceland’s hidden gems because even though it is located

Seljavallalaug is an outdoor swimming pool in South Iceland, roughly ten kilometers (six miles) east of Ásólfsskáli. The pool can be visited by those who rent a car, take a South Coast tour, or book self-drive packages that travel through the region, such as this 10-day Summer Self-Drive. Those w

Saxhóll is one of the most popular craters on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, found 9 km (5.5 mi) south of Hellissandur on the peninsula's western-most tip.  Explore this region on a tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Diego Delso. No edits made. Sa

Vesturbæjarlaug is a public pool in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík. It can be walked to from most hotels in the city, though those staying further out who are renting a car will find plenty of parking around. You can access the pool for free with a Reykjavík City Card, which will also grant yo

Búðir is a small hamlet in the municipality of Snæfellsbær on the westernmost tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Take a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The hamlet is located in the lava fields

The Laundromat Café is a fun and unique establishment in downtown Reykjavik, which, as the name suggests, combines a café with a laundromat. Originally founded in Denmark in 2004, it opened up in 20

  Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Kolugljúfur is a gorge that contains a waterfall in North Iceland. It is relatively unknown, but by no means less impressive as a result.  Explore this area wh

Halsanefshellir is a sea cave that's famous for its hexagonal basalt pillars. It's located on the Reynisfjara black sand beach near the town of Vik on Iceland's South Coast. Halsanefshell

Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Xfigpower The Bjarnahöfn Shark Museum is a fascinating exhibition on the processing of traditional Icelandic fermented shark. Located on the northern shores of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this site gives you the opportunity to learn all about how the

Sundhöllin is a swimming pool in central Reykjavík. Even if you rent a car for your holiday, you should be able to walk to it from most places in the city. Those who purchase a Reykjavík City Card will be able to enter the pool for free, and receive free and discounted admission for a range of ot

Rauðfeldsgjá, which translates to Red-Cloak Rift, is a beautiful gorge in Botnsfjall Mountain on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. In the summer, it is possible to walk up to and climb inside it. Visit it

Laxness is Iceland’s only Nobel Laureate, securing the award for his book Independent People "for his vivid epic power which has renewed the great narrative art of Iceland". His self-built house, Gljú

Árbæjarsafn is an open-air museum in Reykjavík dedicated to providing guests with an insight into the daily lives of the capital's earliest settlers.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo above from Wikimedia. Creative Commons. by Ymblanter. No edits made. The museum w

Borgarfjörður is a fjord and a district in south western Iceland, by Faxaflói bay. It covers the coastal land between Reykjavík and the Snӕfellsnes Peninsula. Explore this region at your own pace on a self drive tour in Iceland. Economy, History & Culture Though mostly rural, several townships

Skeidararsandur is a vast sand plain located in southeastern Iceland. It is situated between the Vatnajökull glacier and the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of approximately 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers), making it one of the largest sand plains in Iceland. Formed by glacial activ