Hoffell is a farmland area in Southeast Iceland. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Gummao. No edits made. Hoffell is loca

Almannaskarðsgöng is a 1312m (roughly 1.3km) tunnel along Route 1, located near Höfn (Hornafjörður) in the eastern region of Iceland. The tunnel pushes through 1150m of rock and 162m of concrete. The

The Fljotsdalsherad district in East Iceland, home to East Iceland's main town, Egilsstadir, is particularly attractive and features an abundance of sites of natural, historical and cultural int

Hvolsvöllur is a small town of 950 people in south Iceland, conveniently located by the Ring Road. It is often travelled through or stopped off in by those exploring the South Coast or encircling th

The Lóndrangar basalt cliffs are amongst the many geological wonders of the Snæfellnes peninsula. Geology of Lóndrangar Once a volcanic crater, all that remains after aeons of ocean battering are

Almost everywhere where there is old lava by the Icelandic shores, there are also spectacular waves, particularly in the southwest parts of the country.  Explore the best of Iceland on a self drive tour. In the northwest, north and east, high seacliffs (up to 500 meters high) can widely be found

Fríðheimar is a visitor-friendly tomato farm in South Iceland, renowned for its fresh produce, horse-breeding programme, and for the horse-shows that it puts on in fourteen languages. Visit this lo

Barnafoss is a rapid waterfall in West Iceland, just a short walk away from the serene Hraunfossar falls. It is best known for its dark history in folklore, and for how much it contrasts with its ne

Efstidalur is a farm that holds a hotel, cafe, and restaurant. Visit the farm while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Facilities at Efstidalur Efstidalur is primarily a dairy farm, run by four siblings and their families; it has been in their family for generations. Recently, it has become more

  Brúarfoss ('Bridge Falls') is a relatively small waterfall compared to many of its Icelandic counterparts, but its diminutive size does nothing to take away from its staggering beauty. Both

Gjarfoss is a beautiful waterfall in a stunning valley amid the remote South Iceland countryside. The Gjarfoss waterfall, Gjárfoss in Icelandic, is in the Gjain valley, a paradise-like landscape with many gorgeous natural features in a tiny area. Travelers who love exploring lesser-known hidden gem

Surrounded by layered, flat top mountains, Bíldudalur is an attractive fishing village settled on the fjord, Arnarfjörður. This fjord-side location is responsible for the village’s envious reputation

Laugardalslaug is a swimming and sports complex with Iceland’s largest pool. It is located in the capital city, Reykjavík. Learn about the local area and explore more of the city on a tour of Reykjavik. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Ohlen. No edits made. Facilities at Laug

Tindfjöll is a mountain ridge that runs south from the glacier and volcano Tindfjallajökull. It was formed in an eruption 54,000 years ago. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Borvan53. No edits made. Tindfjöll is located in the south-west of the Icelandic highlands, close to sett

Stórasúla is a distinctive, cone-shaped mountain found in the Southern Highlands of Iceland. The mountain has an elevation of 693 m (2274 ft).  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Stórasúla is south of the equally identifiable hill, Brattháls, and is one of the omnipresent feature

Dimmuborgir, or the Black Fortress, is a dramatic expanse of lava in the Lake Mývatn area. Steeped with folklore, it is one of the most popular destinations for travellers to north Iceland. Geology of Dimmuborgir Dimmuborgir was formed in an eruption that occurred in the area 2,300 years ago; th

West Iceland is home to the country’s capital city, Reykjavík, and an array of impressive natural sites. These include Europe's most powerful hot spring, Iceland's most significant lava tube

  The Akureyri Botanical Gardens, or Lystigarðurinn, are among the world’s northernmost botanical gardens, sitting just 31 miles (50 kilometres) shy of the Arctic Circle. Features of the Akureyri Bo