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Nesgja is a freshwater fissure in North Iceland, close to Husavik and Asbyrgi. It is one of Iceland‘s top dives.    As with the Silfra fissure at Thingvellir, Nesgja bears witness to the tectonic drift, being situated where the Eurasian and American plates meet. While shallow (4 meters deep), Nesgj

Sveinstindur is a 1093 m (3408 ft) high mountain in Iceland's Central Highlands that is a popular sightseeing location amongst hikers and nature enthusiasts. Sveinstindur overlooks lake Langisjór, providing a stunning view of both the lake and its surroundings. The mountain is considered to be

Lake Hop is a tidal lake in North Iceland. It is the fifth-largest lake in the country and popular for fishing. 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 months. The l

Hellissandur is a village dating back to the 16th Century, found on the northwesternmost point of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. Explore this area while on a self-drive tour in Iceland

Spákonuvatn is a beautiful crater lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, surrounded by the haunting lunar landscapes that define this region. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo fr

Knútsstaðaborg hollow is an open cave, or lava chamber, about 10 square metres (107 square ft.) in size. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  It is a site surrounded by beauty; birch trees and heather grow all around, and the 2000-year-old l

ARS LONGA contemporary art museum, situated in Djupivogur in the Eastfjords, is a fantastic place for modern art enthusiasts to explore innovative artworks. When traveling around the Eastfjords of

Súðavík is a fishing village and municipality in the Westfjords of Iceland, positioned just off the West Coast of Álftafjörður. Súðavík is only a couple of minutes drive to Ísafjörður, and the two settlements have long been interconnected through trade and culture. The village’s primary industries are tourism, fishing and fish processing. Explor

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo by Bjoertvedt. No edits made. Tindfjallajökull is the smallest glacier in Iceland, covering an ancient stratovolcano. It can be found in the south of the country. Learn more about the inherent power in Iceland on a lava cave tour. Geography of Tindfja

The Fontur peninsula, also called Langanesfontur, is a thin strip of land at the end of the Langanes peninsula in Northeast Iceland. It is known for its rugged cliffs, picturesque coastline, and birdwatching opportunities. There is a lighthouse here called Langanesviti lighthouse which helps ship

Morsárjökull is a glacier in south Iceland. Geography of Morsarjokull Morsárjökull is an outlet glacier that sits at an elevation of 457 metres; it is approximately 3.5 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide. It consists of two ice streams, one of which is connected to Vatnajökull glacier, the la

Graenalon glacier lagoon in Iceland, spelled Grænalón in Icelandic, is a shrinking glacier lagoon in South Iceland.  Located near Skaftafell Nature Reserve, Graenalon glacier lagoon is an excellent a

Ullarfoss is a beautiful waterfall in the river Svarta in North Iceland. The waterfall is located in a fresh spring river that flows through Bardardalur valley and joins with river Sudura, flowing into the mighty Skjalfandafljot glacier river. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self d

Ögmundarhraun is a lava field on the southern side of the Reykjanes Peninsula, which was formed by an enormous lava flow during an eruption in 1151 AD. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Ice

Gjabakkahellir (a.k.a. Helguhellir or Stelpuhellir ('Girl cave')) is a  lava tube, located in the area of Thingvellir National Park. Gjabakkahellir formed around 9000 years ago. With its ma

Nauteyrarlaug hot spring is a hidden attraction in the Westfjords of Iceland, sheltered from the busy mainstream tourist areas. No guided tour can take you to the attraction because of its remoteness

Photo from Wikimedia Commons, by  Vera de Kok No Edits made. At the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik, is Hverfisgata, which means "Neighborhood Street." It is a historical city street a

Astjorn, spelled Ástjörn in Icelandic, is a small lake in the beautiful port town of Hafnarfjordur, famous for birdwatching and strolling activities. Travelers staying in Hafnarfjordur accommodations, like Hotel Vellir and Hotel Viking, can easily access the lake because of its proximity to the cen