Brimketill is a coastal rock pool on the Reykjanes Peninsula, renowned for its differing beauty between the seasons and its folklore. Folklore at Brimketill Brimketill’s current name translates to

Svínafellsjökull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, the largest ice cap in Europe. It is one of the country’s most popular places for glacier hiking due to its incredible formations and excellent

Svarfaðardalur is a wide, fertile and densely populated valley in North Iceland, dotted with quintessential farmsteads, gurgling streams and surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. The hig

The Geitafoss waterfall is a small cascade close to the Godafoss waterfall in North Iceland. Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Iceland, the Geitafoss waterfall remains one of the country's hidden natural treasures. Unlike its more famous nearby counterparts, the Geitafoss cascade offers a t

Glymur is Iceland’s second-tallest waterfall and the tallest that is easily accessible by foot. Located in the fjord of Hvalfjordur, it stands at a height of 650 feet (198 meters). The beautiful waterfall Glymur is fed by the river Botnsa, which has sources in Iceland’s glaciers and runs from a l

Hvalfjörður is a fjord in Southwest Iceland. The fjord is approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) long and five (three miles) kilometres wide. Take a tour of the South Coast to explore this region m

At Stong in Thjorsarsalur valley in South Iceland you can see the Thjodveldisbaer, a reconstructed viking turf house based on the ruins of the old manor farm Stong. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Thomas Ormston. No edits

The Capital Region refers to Reykjavík and its bordering towns. It holds well over half of the country’s population, in spite of taking up less than 1% of the country’s landmass. The towns surround

Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo by Chris 73 The Bridge Between the Continents is a bridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula that connects the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Mid Atlantic Rift in Iceland The Bridge Between the Continents exists because the mid-Atlantic rift runs throu

Þórufoss is an 18 m (62 ft) high waterfall found east of Lake Þingvallavatn. The best way to visit this attraction is on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by B

The Akureyri Christmas House, or Jólahúsið, is a shop and tourist attraction by the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri. Photo above by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  For Sale at the Akureyri Christ

A golden sandy beach found on the northwestern tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Skarðsvík is an exceptional, natural gem, even by Icelandic standards.  Explore this region on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. In stark contrast to the majority of black sand beaches in Iceland, Skarðsvík resemb

The Blue Mountains, otherwise known as Bláfjöll, are a beautiful mountain range in the south-west of Iceland. They hold some of the most popular skiing slopes in Iceland, and well as the potential f

Sandvík, by the southwest tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, is a popular destination for travellers, best known for being home to the Bridge Between the Continents. Explore this location while on a s

Laxnes is a farm in Mosfellsdalur Valley. Nobel author Halldor Laxness was partly brought up here and adopted the farm's name as his surname. Laxness later moved back to Laxnes and made his home in a new house he called Gljufrasteinn, which now functions as a museum in his memory. Laxnes has a

Tröllaskagi is a dramatic peninsula in north Iceland, renowned for its enormous mountains and high population of Icelandic horses. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Geograph

Snæfellsjökull National Park is found on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and is one of three National Parks in Iceland. It is named after its crowning glacier and volcano. Established in 2001,

The Leifssafn museum in Budardalur village in West Iceland features the Vinland Exhibit of Viking and explorer Leif Ericsson. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The exhibition showcases scientifically verified tools and artefacts from the Viking Age. Leif sailed to 'Vinland&#