Hornstrandir is a nature reserve located in the Westfjords, in the north-west of Iceland. The total area covers 580 square kilometres (220 square miles) of tundra, cliffs, flowering fields and ice. Discover the wonders of this region by taking a tour of the Westfjords. This beautiful region can

Hrísey is an island in the fjord Eyjafjörður of north Iceland of around 200 people. Widely hailed as 'The Pearl of Eyjafjörður', the beauty and tranquility of Hrísey, along with its interest

Húsavík, près de la baie de Skjálfandi dans le nord de l'Islande, est une ville d'un peu plus de deux mille habitants. Elle est considérée comme l'un des meilleurs endroits d'Europe

Arnarstapi is a village on the southern side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, once a fishing hub and now a place for travellers to refuel before entering Snæfellsjökull National Park. The area has seve

Siglufjörður is a town of about 1,300 people, located in North Iceland. It is the northernmost town of the mainland. The best way to visit the town of Siglufjordur is on a relaxed self drive tour.

Katla is one of Iceland’s most explosive volcanoes, located underneath the island's fourth-largest ice cap, Myrdalsjokull glacier. Since the first settlers arrived in Iceland, it has erupted, on average, once every fifty years, with the last eruption in 1918. Katla is a large volcano located on

Kerid is a volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes area of South Iceland. It is close to the three major sites that comprise Iceland’s world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route. Visit this spectacular crater lake on selected Golden Circle tours. For those who rent a car, it makes for the perfect de

Skagafjörður is a fjord in North Iceland. Sauðárkrókur is its largest village. Skagafjörður district is an agricultural hub and has a rich history. The best way to enjoy all that this area has to

Blonduos, spelled Blönduós in Icelandic, is the largest urban area of Hunafloi Bay in northwest Iceland. It has a population of around 880 people. It is a service center for the local area and a common stop for travelers on the Ring Road. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Debivort

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. 

Dettifoss est une cascade du nord de l'Islande, considérée comme la plus puissante d'Europe. Il est régulièrement visité lors des visites du Cercle de Diamants et ne devrait pas être manqué par toute visite de la région. Les visites d'Akureyri vous emmèneront à la découverte de la cas

Deildartunguhver is a hot spring located in Reykholtsdalur, a district of West Iceland. Deildartunguhver is the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe and is widely known for its rapid flow rate of 180 litres (380 pints) per second. Visit this district on a self-drive tour in Iceland. Geothermal

Breiðafjörður is a nature reserve and bay between the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the Westfjords in West Iceland. Explore this area on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Geography of Breiðafjör

Bolungarvík is the second-largest town in the Westfjords, as well as being its second-largest municipality, with around 950 people. The town hosts one of the oldest fishing stations in the country a

The Dyrhólaey Peninsula is a 120-metre promenade famed for its staggering views of Iceland’s South Coast, as well as its historic lighthouse and wealth of birdlife. It is home to a rock arch of the

Dyrafjordur is one of the fjords comprising the Westfjords and is situated between the fjords Arnarfjordur and Onundarfjordur. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Coast Way self drive, available in the summer

Stykkisholmur is a town of about 1,100 people on the northern shore of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It is a center of service and commerce in the area and the ferry Baldur sails from here to Brjanslaek

  Surtsey is a volcanic island, part of the Westman Islands and formed by an underwater volcanic eruption in 1963.  Explore a wide range of tours of the Westman Islands. Surtsey was declared a nature reserve in 1965 and in 2008 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. It is considered a clas