Лучшие места в Исландии

Vestragil is a gully at Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park and a popular stop for hikers. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Denis DespaiR. No edits made. Here you get the chance to

Arneshreppur is a municipality of the Westfjords in Northwest Iceland. There are many ways to explore the Arneshreppur municipality and the Westfjords. The easiest way is to take a day tour to Strand

Hrolleifsborg is a mountain in the Westfjords, in one of the most remote parts of Iceland. Learn more about this area on a tour of the Westfjords in Iceland. At 776 metres (2545 ft) tall, it is

Hlidarvatn lake, or Hlíðarvatn in Icelandic, is a serene body of water nestled in the Hnappadalur valley in West Iceland. It offers picturesque views and opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreati

Dimmugljúfur is a deep and dramatic canyon in northeast Iceland, a favorite among hikers to the region. Alongside its counterpart canyon Hafrahvamma, Dimmugljúfur sits below the controversial Kárahnjúkar dam and reservoir. The dam's construction opened the canyons to visitors in 2008. Explo

Holaskogur is a deforested area (despite the name, 'skogur'='forrest') in Gjupverjaafrettur in the mid highlands of Iceland.  Holaskogur has excellent modern accommodations and is th

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jóna Þórunn. No edits made. Hreppholar is a series of regular basalt columns located at Hrunaheidi heath in South Iceland. These towering pillars are locat

The Northeast of Iceland is one of the country’s eight traditional regions, encompassing diverse landscapes like waterfalls, lakes, fjords, and coastal towns. It is also home to Akureyri, the most populous town in Iceland outside the Capital Region. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in the Northeast. Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful w

Karahnjukavirkjun is a Hydropower plant in Eastern Iceland, designed to 4600 GWh annually to serve Alcoa's aluminium smelter east of Reydarfjordur in Northeast Iceland.  Visit this location on a 

Eyjabakkar is an oasis in the East Highlands of Iceland.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. This is Iceland's second-largest wetland, the largest being Thjorsarver, itself a R

Northwest Iceland is a region in the land of fire and ice characterized by its untamed natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. It is home to the largest seal colony in Iceland. Travelers often treat the Northwestern region of Iceland as a side stop when traveling to other regions of the country from Reykjavik, especially

Brunnhorn is a little-known, jagged mountain in south-east Iceland. It often nicknamed the Batman Mountain due to its distinctive shape, giving it the appearance of bat ears. Description of Brunnho

Karahnjúkur describes two mountains and a power plant, found beside each other in East Iceland. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons. Photo by

Brúardalir is a series of valleys in Brúaröræfi in East Iceland.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Surroundings The valleys that make up Brúardalir are Laugarvalladalur, Sauðá

Hjalteyri is a community of around 40 people, located on the western shores of Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Until the early 20th century it was one of the centres for the herring industry in Icelan

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

Dyrfjöll is a series of mountains within a great mountain range that rests between fjord Borgarfjörður Eystri and the municipality Fljótsdalshérað in East Iceland.  The mountains get their name f

Eyjabakkajökull is a northeastern glacial tongue of the great Vatnajökull glacier, the largest ice cap in Iceland. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creativ