Les meilleurs endroits en Islande

Markarfljótsgljúfur is a canyon in Iceland's Southern Highlands, west of Hvolsvöllur. Photo of Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Mickaël Delcey. No edits made. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon is less known than many of its counterparts across

Vodafone is your go-to mobile provider for staying connected in Iceland. As one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers, they offer a wide range of mobile, internet, and TV services to keep you connected and entertained. They’ve got you covered with their network that extends across

Sudureyri is an eco-friendly village nestled on the shores of the Westfjords, Iceland, with a population of approximately 300 residents. Despite its small size, Sudureyri boasts a rich maritime history, making it a charming destination for visitors. Image from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Brad

Neskaupstadur Museum House, or "Safnahúsið Neskaupstað," is a museum complex in the town of Neskaupstadur in East Iceland. It has three distinct museums under one roof, offering insights into the region's rich heritage, nature, and contemporary arts. The Neskaupstadur Museum House, known in Ice

Gvendarlaug is the name given to a medieval hot pool, hot creek and swimming pool found in Westfjords. Explore this location in Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

Bjarnarey is a small and uninhabited island located off the South Coast of Iceland in the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar). It is the fourth-largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. Like the other islands in the Westman Islands, Bjarnarey was created through underwater volcanic activity

  Magni is one of the newest craters in Iceland, alongside its neighbour Móði. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Formation of Magni Magni was created during the 2010 eru

Kapelluhraun is a young lava field housing the ruins of a Catholic chapel, situated on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland.  Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Reykholt. No edits

Árhver (and nearby Vellir) is a geological feature which consists of six to eight vents on small sand flats, some slightly elevated but most just beneath the surface of the water. Lucky visitors might be able to see it erupt, shooting water up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) into the air, although the activ

Svarta is a river in Bardardalur valley in North Iceland, around 45 kilometers from the mighty Skjalfandafljot glacier river. Svarta is one of the greatest trout rivers in Iceland. The beautiful Ullarfoss waterfall is located in this river. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.  

Fnjoskadalur is a valley in South-Thingeyjarsysla county in North Iceland. It is home to Vaglaskogur, the country's largest birch forest. 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

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 to isolate but not torture its criminals, Hólmsheiði is both venerated and condemned, depending on w

Fláajökull ("Sloping Glacier") is a small glacier tongue found on the east side of Breiðabunga volcano, stretching down from Iceland's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.  Explore this area while on

Svartsengi Power Station is a geothermal power plant on the Reykjanes peninsula. The station's excess water is used to fill the renowned Blue Lagoon. Photo from Pixabay, by neanet. No edits made

Thjorsarver is a wetlands area and natural reserve in the mid highlands of Iceland and became listed as a RAMSAR site in 1990, mainly as it the world's largest breeding ground for pink-footed ge

Eldvorp is a crater row of scoria and spatter cones located northwest of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland. The area has extensive geothermal activity, emanating steam of about 280 degrees Celcius. The lava from the crater row is one of the most extensive Holocene lava fl

Englandshverir hot spring is a series of hidden hot spring pools in the geothermal area of West Iceland near Reykjavik. The geothermal pool is near Iceland’s capital but off-the-beaten-path. Traveler

Eldey is a small island southwest of the tip of Reykjanes, and situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (see continental drift). Another island was formed further out in the year 1783 by an eruption from the sea floor but was later washed away. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Dagur Brynjólf