Hólmsheiði is a prison just outside of Reykjavík, known for its long-term rehabilitation facilities for women, as well as its reputation for luxury. Modelled off Norwegian luxury prisons, which seek

Brunnhorn is a little-known, jagged mountain in south-east Iceland. It often nicknamed the Batman Mountain due to its distinctive shape, giving it the appearance of bat ears. Description of Brunnho

Mosfellsbær, colloquially known as “The Green Town”, is a town in southwest Iceland, 15 minutes drive away from the island’s capital, Reykjavík. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by OddurBen. No edits made. Mosfellsbær has a population of about 9,000 inhabitants. As its nickname sugg

The Leirhnjukur volcano, or Leirhnjúkur in Icelandic, is an active crater near Lake Myvatn and one of Northeast Iceland's impressive natural wonders. Various tours are available to see this spect

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Eldfell is a volcano in the Westman Islands, off the South Coast of Iceland, which famously erupted in the middle of the town of Heimaey in 1973. Visit the Westma

Reykir is a tiny settlement in North Iceland. It is best known for its regional museum and the hot spring Biskupslaug. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the be

Ólafsfjörður is a town in North Iceland with a population of approximately 785 people.  The town is located in a fjord of the same name. Together with the town of Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður forms t

Lomagnupur mountain is a breathtaking colossal rock on the South Coast, known for being one of the most recognizable mountains in Iceland. Several self-drive tours will take you to the Lomagnupur mountain, such as the 9-Day Northern Lights Winter Tour and the shorter 4-Day Summer Self-Drive Tour wi

Stakkholtsgjá a canyon located in South Iceland that can be hiked through to reach a picturesque waterfall. It is renowned for its fairytale-esque beauty. Explore this area while on a self drive to

Nesjavellir is a geothermal area in southwest Iceland. It is most famous for being home to the Nesjavellir geothermal power station, the second largest of its kind in the country. Explore this area

Pollurinn hot spring is a hidden attraction near the small village of Talknafjordur, which is a part of Iceland's Westfjords region.  Visit the hot spring when you pass by the Talknafjordur villa

Vigur Island, half an hour’s boat ride from Ísafjörður in the Westfjords, is famous for its enormous colony of birdlife. Species here include puffins, eider ducks, arctic terns, black guillemots and r

Teigarhorn Nature Preserve is a protected attraction in East Iceland. It has rich biodiversity and globally renowned zeolite deposits, and a part of it is a natural monument. Teigarhorn Natural Monum

The Caves of Hella are a series of human-made caves in South Iceland.  Also known as the Caves of Aegissida (Caves of Ægissíða in Icelandic), the Caves of Hella consist of 12 sandstone caves. Nobody

Ingólfsfjall is a 551 metre (1807 feet) tall tuff mountain, named after the country’s first official settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, and is said to be his burial place. Explore this area while on a sel

Austurvollur is a public square in the centre of Reykjavik and a popular gathering place. Visit Austurvollur on a tour of Reykjavik. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Helgi Halldórsson.

Mt. Keilir is a volcanic mountain southwest of Hafnarfjörður and the most recognizable landmark on the Reykjanes Peninsula. For visitors traveling from Keflavik Airport, it is arguably their first i

  Systrastapi (“Sister’s Rock”) is a historical rock hill and natural attraction west of the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, in South Iceland. Systrastapi is named after, and the supposed burial plac