Beste plaatsen in IJsland

Budardalur is een dorp met ongeveer 650 inwoners in de fjord Hvammsfjordur, binnen Breidafjordur. Het is het dienstencentrum voor het gebied. Verken dit gebied tijdens een autovakantie in IJsland.Wa

The Strytur in are giant submarine geothermal silica cones that rise like towers from the seafloor at Ystuvik and Arnarnes in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Ystuvikurstrytur are the deeper

De machtige Langjökull, de 'Lange Gletsjer', is met 935 vierkante kilometer de op één na grootste gletsjer van IJsland. De Langjökull is de populairste gletsjer in IJsland voor jeep- en sneeuwscootertochten en je kunt er ook skiën en wandelen. De Langjökull ligt op slechts een uur rijden van Reykjavik, dus je kunt een goedkope auto huren en e

Kristnitökuhraun is a lava field to the west of Hellisheiði plateau in southwest Iceland. The lava field formed during an eruption in the year 1000, when Icelanders were debating the christening of the nation at national parliament Alþingi at Þingvellir. The story goes that when the eruption start

Downstream of Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall, is another major waterfall, the thunderous Hafragilsfoss. Like Dettifoss, Hafragilsfoss is a part of the glacier river Jokulsa a Fjollum in North Iceland. Hafragilsfoss drops at 27 meters into Jokulsargljufur canyon. Why You Can Trust Ou

Grímsey is een eiland voor de noordkust van IJsland, genesteld aan de andere kant van de poolcirkel. Het is daarom het enige deel van IJsland dat echt in het noordpoolgebied ligt, en veel bezoekers komen om hun paspoort te laten stempelen als erkenning voor de hoge breedtegraad. Het maakt deel uit van de gemeente Akureyri, waar ongeveer 100 men

Dyrholaey Lighthouse (Dyrholaeyjarviti) is a picturesque landmark perched on the Dyrholaey peninsula, an iconic promontory on Iceland's south coast. Featuring panoramic views of black sand beaches, colossal rock formations, and the vast Atlantic Ocean, this charming lighthouse stands as a beacon fo

Image Credit: Skaftfellingur and trade at Skaftaros. Photo courtesy of Eldsveitir.is. If you're visiting the town of Vik in South Iceland, don’t miss the Skaftfellingur Museum. This small but special museum is all about an old wooden ship that once sailed the rough waters along Iceland’s southern

Located on a hillside overlooking the village of Vík, the Víkurkirkja (Vík í Mýrdal Church) stands as one of Iceland’s most photographed landmarks. Its red roof and white walls stand out sharply against the dark volcanic landscape, offering a striking visual contrast that captures the raw beauty of the South Coast. Though small and simple, the ch

Stampar Crater Row is a dramatic chain of 13th-century volcanic craters that cuts through the rugged lava fields of Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. Quiet and untamed, it’s one of the region’s most striking hidden gems. This surreal, moonlike terrain is the kind of place that makes you pull over mid

The Volcanic Way is a scenic route that winds through the heart of South Iceland’s most active volcanic regions. Stretching from the Reykjanes Peninsula to Vatnajokull Glacier, it follows a path forged by eruptions, shifting plates, and the clash of fire and ice. Read on to discover how you, too, c

High in the Icelandic Highlands lies Hrafntinnusker, a remote and otherworldly mountain peak best known for its geothermal activity, lingering snowfields, and striking obsidian formations. The name i

Reykjabod Hot Springs is an exciting new geothermal spa set to open in spring 2026. It’s located near the Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River on Iceland’s South Coast. Keep reading to learn why this peaceful retreat is perfect for travelers looking to relax after exploring the area. Reykjabod Hot

Photo by Julien Carnot, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr. 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 field

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

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 detai

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

Laugaras Lagoon is een nieuw geothermisch kuuroord dat in oktober 2025 is geopend aan de Golden Circle. Met zijn omgeving vol berkenbomen en landbouwgrond en zijn uitzicht op de rivier de Hvita, bi