Asmundarsafn in Laugardalur valley in Reykjavik is a museum dedicated to the works of Icelandic sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson. Along with the sculptures, the Asmundarsafn building itself is interestingly shaped and was mostly designed by the sculptor, drawing inspiration from Arabic domes and Egyp

Snorrastofa is a cultural- and research centre for medieval studies and the history of Borgarfjordur. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jabbi. No edits made. The museum is situated in Reykholt, where Snorri Sturluson, chieftain,

The Arctic Henge is a monument to Asatru, the beliefs of the Old Norse. It is located in the northernmost settlement of mainland Iceland. Photo by ActiveSteve Mythology of the Arctic Henge The Arctic Henge is a site consisting of many stone arches and statues, arranged as a monument to the No

Laugarfell is a small mountain in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, with a peak of 827 m (2,713 ft) above sea level. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Environment and Surroundings Laugarfell is located in a very desolate area, where the population is less th

  Leiðarendi is a lava tube located in a lava field close to Bláfjöll, the Blue Mountains, in southwest Iceland, about a 25 minutes drive from Reykjavík. Journeys in its depths reveal a wealth of k

Skógar, in South Iceland, is a tiny village and popular stop for travellers. It has a population of about 20 people, features a regional museum and is close to the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall. Th

Eiriksstadir is a historical site in the West of Iceland and the possible homestead of Eric the Red. Located on site is a reconstructed Viking longhouse based on the living conditions of the time. Lo

Ísafjarðardjúp is a large fjord in the Westfjords. Once translated, it means ‘Icefjord’s Deep’. See the best of the west on a tour of the Westfjords. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons,

Heiðmörk is a conservation area on the outskirts of Reykjavík, popular amongst locals and visitors for recreational activities. Visit this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from W

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir. Nauthúsagil is a narrow ravine in South Iceland, located beneath the glacial volcano Eyjafjallajökull.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Location and History A true hidden gem of Iceland's South Coast, the Nauthúsagil ravine sits b

Ríf is a tiny settlement on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Hellissandur and Ríf Like many of the villages on the Snæfellsne

Hafnarfjörður is Iceland’s third most populous city and located in the Greater Reykjavík Area. It has a population of 28,200 and is located to Reykjavík’s South. Explore this region on a self drive

The Westman Islands, or Vestmannaeyjar, are an archipelago of 15 islands and 30 rock stacks off the South Coast of Iceland. Aside from their incredible natural beauty, the islands have the world’s l

Les hautes terres islandaises couvrent la majorité du pays et comprend de nombreux sites naturels impressionnants. Loin de la foule, du bruit et de l'agitation, les hautes terres offrent silence

Lakagígar is a row of spectacular craters along twenty-five kilometers in the southern Icelandic Highlands, formed in the eruptions at Laki in 1783-1784. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlan

Uxatindar is a mountain peak in the Southern Highlands which stands 642 metres above sea level. It is green with moss throughout summer and is surrounded by rivers, black sand deserts, grassland and

Grábrók is a volcanic crater east of Lake Hreðavatn in the fjord of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by

Keflavik, meaning ‘Driftwood Bay,’ is a town in southwest Iceland, positioned along the Reykjanes coast, 29 miles (47 kilometers) from Reykjavik. In 1995, Keflavík merged with Njarðvík and Hafnir