Herdubreidarlindir is an oasis situated near Herdubreid mountain north of Vatnajokull glacier. The area features a campground and hiking trails and is popular with travellers. More than 72 vascular plant species may be found there. Herdubreid also has rich birdlife which includes pink footed geese,

The Husavik Museum, also known as Safnahúsið á Húsavík in Icelandic, is a museum in Husavik highlighting the relationship of Icelanders to nature and maritime activities. It also houses a network of l

Hlíðarfjall is a ski resort in north Iceland, on a mountain of the same name. Photo by Bryndis Birgisdottir  Enjoying the Hlidarfjall Ski Resort Hlíðarfjall is located in the mountains beside the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri; due to its proximity to this population centre, and the diver

Skjaldbreidur is a shield volcano in Southwest Iceland. It is indeed shaped like a broad shield, whence it derives its name. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Reykholt. No edits made.

Stórurð is a spectacular mountain region in east Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Michal Klajban. No edits made. Geography of Storurd Stórurð translates to ‘the Giant Boulder

Hopsnes, spelled Hópsnes in Icelandic, is a peninsula near Grindavik village, Southwest Iceland. It was an old fishing village during the 19th century and is now protected for its historical and cultu

Varmá ('Warm River') is a small river located just near the town of Hveragerdi, approximately 30 mins drive from Iceland's capital city, Reykjavík. Photo from Relaxing 9 Hour River Fis

Lofthellir Cave is a lava cave renowned for its incredible ice formations in North Iceland. Explore hidden depths on a lava cave tour in Iceland. Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Geology of Lofthellir Lofthellir was formed in a volcanic eruption about 3,500 years ago. Like all lava caves,

  Selárdalslaug is a geothermally heated swimming pool located in the Eastfjords of Iceland.  Description of Selárdalslaug Selárdalslaug is located by the popular fly-fishing salmon river Selá in e

Credit: Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Emstrur Located in the Westfjords of Iceland, Patreksfjörður is a charming village of approximately 650 inhabitants. Its name means ‘the fjord of St Patrick’

クルゥタフィヨルズル（Hrútafjörður）はアイスランド北西部にあるフィヨルドで、フーナフロゥイ湾（Húnaflói）につながっています。クルゥタフィヨルズルは「雄羊のフィヨルド」という意味です。 写真：Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Eysteinn Guðni Guðnasonより。編集はしていません。 この美しいフィヨルドを訪れるには、自分の

Hoffellsjokull is an outlet glacier in Southeast Iceland. The glacier, called Hoffellsjökull in Icelandic, is an outlet glacier of the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland's largest glacier. It extends d

Heinabergslón is a little-known glacial lagoon in the South of Iceland. It can be found within Vatnajökull National Park, located on the South Coast. The glacial lagoon’s outlet glacier is Heinabergs

Skálholt is a historical site and an ancient bishop seat in South Iceland. Explore this region on a tour of the South Coast of Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Qaswad. No edits made. History From 1056 to 1785 Skálholt was one of two episcopal seats in Iceland, the other be

Sigöldugljúfur, also known as the Valley of Tears, is a canyon in the Icelandic Highlands. It is most renowned for and earned its nickname from its sheer number of waterfalls. Visit this fantast

  Gígjökull is one of the two glacier outlets of Eyjafjallajökull. The other is Steinholtsjökull. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Eyjafjallajökull is best known for its 2010 eruption. It caused an enormous ash cloud, that not only destroyed the agricultural region aroun

Hveravellir is a geothermal area located in the central Icelandic Highlands. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Geography of Hveravellir Hveravellir is a wonderland of stea

Holar in Hjaltadalur valley, in the east of Skagafjordur is an ancient bishop seat and an important historical site. It currently has a female ordaining bishop.  Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Com