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Skeiðarárjökull (left) and the Morsárdalur valley. Photo: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 Skeiðarárjökull (Icelandic: Skeiðarárjökull, "the glacier of the Skeiðará river") is the largest outlet glacier on the south side of the Vatnajökull ice cap. Its wide front rises above the black sands of Skeiðarársandur just west of Skaftafell, in full view of the Ring R

Brennisteinsalda above Laugahraun lava. Photo: Borvan53, CC BY-SA 4.0 Laugahraun (Icelandic: Laugahraun, "the hot-spring lava") is the rough, black lava field that lies directly behind the hut, campsite and natural hot spring at Landmannalaugar in Iceland's southern highlands. It erupted around

Graenihryggur, also known as the Green Ridge, is a vivid cyan-green rhyolite ridge hidden in the Highlands of South Iceland, roughly 121 miles (195 kilometers) from Reykjavik. It sits deep in the Fja

Hveragerði entrance from Route 1. Photo: Debivort, CC BY-SA 3.0 The Hveragerði Earthquake Exhibition, called Skjálftinn 2008 ("The Quake 2008") in Icelandic, is a small free exhibition inside the Sunnumörk shopping centre at the entrance to Hveragerði, 45 km east of Reykjavík on the Ring Road. It te

Steaming ground in Vondugil. Photo: David Karnå, CC BY 3.0 Vondugil (Icelandic: Vondugil, "the bad ravines" or "bad gullies") is a wet, open valley of small streams and coloured rhyolite slopes on the west side of the Laugahraun lava field at Landmannalaugar, in Iceland's southern highlands. It lie

Brennisteinsalda above Laugahraun. Photo: Uwe Hömer, CC BY-SA 4.0 Pokahryggir ridge (Icelandic: Pokahryggur, "sack ridge", from poki, a sack) is a low ridge just north of the Reykjadalir geothermal area in the Fjallabak highlands of South Iceland. It lies between the Rauðufossafjöll mountains and t

Sudurnamur Mountain is a prominent feature of Iceland's Fjallabak Nature Reserve, situated within the famed Landmannalaugar Region. Best known for its breathtaking panoramas of rainbow-colored rhyolite mountains, sprawling lava fields, and glistening glacial rivers, it is a photographer’s dream

Duus Museum is a gateway to Icelandic art, history, and seafaring life, all housed in Keflavik’s oldest harbor buildings, just a 10-minute drive from Keflavik Airport. Read on to learn what to expect, how to get there, nearby attractions, and travel tips. Set right along the harbor of Keflavik, Duus

Giantess in the Cave (Skessuhellir) is a charming and slightly surreal site in the coastal town of Keflavik. It’s the central character from an Icelandic children’s book brought to life through detailed craftsmanship. Read on to discover the magic behind the Giantess, how to visit, and what makes t

Frostastaðavatn below Frostastaðaháls. Photo: Gestumblindi, CC BY 3.0 Frostastaðaháls is a low ridge in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in Iceland's southern Highlands, between the lake Frostastaðavatn and the hot-spring oasis of Landmannalaugar. The mountain road F208 (Fjallabaksleið nyrðri) climbs o

Zipline over Svartagljúfur gorge Svartagljúfur ("the black gorge") is a short, steep-sided canyon cut by the river Hengladalsá just above Hveragerði in South Iceland, at the mouth of the Reykjadalur hot spring valley. The river falls off the Hellisheiði plateau through the gorge in the waterfall Sv

Reykjabod Hot Springs is a new geothermal spa opening on September 3rd, 2026, in Hveragerdi, South Iceland. Set beside a steaming hot-spring river, it combines geothermal bathing with sauna and cold-water rituals, plus a Nordic bathhouse. Read on to discover what to expect and make the most of your visit. Reykjabod sits at the trailhead of the Reyk

Burfellsgja Lava Gorge is a 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) ancient lava channel carved by a volcanic eruption over 7,000 years ago. One of the best-preserved lava channels in Southwest Iceland, it offers a scenic, family-friendly hike through dramatic lava walls, small caves, and moss-covered terrain, al

F225 past the Nýjahraun lava field. Photo: Pietro, CC BY-SA 3.0 The Nýjahraun lava field ("New Lava") is a young lava field in the highlands east of Hekla, in Rangárþing ytra in South Iceland. It for

Discover the Crystal Ice Cave in Iceland and plan your winter adventure. Find out how to reach the cave, what to expect on a crystal ice cave tour, and how to prepare for a safe and unforgettable exp

Löðmundarvatn lake, named after the mountain Löðmundur, is a small highland lake at the foot of the mountain Löðmundur in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, in the southern highlands of Iceland. It lies a

Braided Morsá in Morsárdalur. Photo: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 CA Morsá is the glacial river that drains Morsárjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, down the length of Morsárdalur valley on the western side of Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, Southeast Iceland. The river gives its name to the

Hellisfjall above Landmannahellir. Photo: Reen Eversdijk, CC BY 2.0 Hellisfjall ("cave mountain") is a 699-meter hyaloclastite hill in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in Iceland's southern highlands