Лучшие места в Исландии

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 option

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons. Photo by Pietro. No edits made. Kverkfjöll is a sub-glacial mountain range on the northern side of the Vatnajökull glacier. Its highest point is 1,764 metres (

Þerneyjarsund is a large channel of water between the islands Þerney and Gunnuey.  Þerney island is found in Kollafjörður and is named after the Arctic tern. During the summer months, the island is used as a haven for farm animals. The island is also home to the ruins of a 13th Century church.  Þe

Kálfshamarsvík is a little-known cove in north Iceland that is home to rare hexagonal basalt columns. It is found well off the beaten track, on the tip of the Skagi Peninsula. Discover this hidden gem by choosing from a range of self-drive tours. Photo above by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Featu

Hvannalindir is a vegetated area within Vatnajökull National Park in the Highlands of Iceland.  While the Icelandic Highlands mostly consist of barren wastelands, Hvannalindir is a lush oasis, nestin

Húsey is a farm in east Iceland, renowned for its picturesque nature, abundant wildlife and hiking opportunities. Visiting Husey Húsey is located just inland from Héraðsflói, one of the bays of the spectacular East Fjords. The area is very remote; other than the farmstead itself, there is just a

Nyidalur (a.k.a. Jokuldalur) is a valley in the Icelandic Highlands, south of the glacier Tungnafellsjokull and north of Hofsjokull glacier. It is a frequent stop for travellers of the highlands, as huts of The Icelandic Touring Association are located there. Explore this area while on a self drive

Bakkafjörður is a small village located in a fjord of the same name in north-east Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr. No edits made. Life in Bakkafjörður Like many settleme

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, NASA. No edits made. Brúarjökull is a 1600 sq km (617 sq mi) glacier tongue extending from Iceland's largest ice-cap, Vatnajökull.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Brúarjökull is the largest glacier tongue of its kind, extending 55 km

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Christian Bickel. No edits made.  Dimmugljúfur is a deep and dramatic canyon in northeast Iceland, a favourite among hikers to the region. Alongside its counterpart canyon Hafrahvamma, Dimmugljúfur sits below the controversial Kárahnjúkar dam and reservoir.