Aldeyjarfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, found within the northern highlands in the Skjálfandafljót river. Visit this incredible waterfall while on a self-drive tour in Iceland. Geology of Aldeyjarfoss Aldeyjarfoss stands at twenty meters tall, and plummets into a beauti

The Hellisheidi Power Station is the largest geothermal powerstation in Iceland and the second-largest in the world. The power station is located by Mt. Hengill in Southwest Iceland. Presently, He

Skútustaðagígar is the name of a row of pseudo-craters in North Iceland. Explore the North of Iceland on a tour of Myvatn or a trip from Akureyri. Geology of Skútustaðagígar The Skútustaðagígar Craters are found in the Lake Mývatn area, which is very volcanic, being near to the Krafla volcano s

Borgarnes är en stad med färre än 2 000 invånare, belägen på en halvö vid Borgarfjordurs strand och genomsyrad av kultur och historia.  Staden Borgarnes är en historisk bosättning som fungerar som

Reykholt is a tiny village in west Iceland, which was once home to one of the world’s greatest medieval writers. Packed with history and culture, this little settlement should not be overlooked. The best way to explore Reykholt is on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Cre

Hallormsstaðaskógur is Iceland's largest national forest, found in East Iceland near Egilsstaðir. The area is famous for its pleasant hiking trails, wildlife and collection of tree species. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Development and Nature For a largely treeless l

The Diamond Circle is a famed 260 kilometre (162 mile) sightseeing route in the northeast of Iceland, characterised by its sheer number of natural attractions, picturesque settlements and fantastic landscapes. The Diamond Circle is available for those who wish to drive the route themselves, as we

Háifoss, or the 'High Waterfall', is a waterfall in Fossárdalur valley, innermost of Þjórsárdalur valley, in South Iceland. It is the country’s fourth tallest falls. Explore this region on

Granni is a waterfall that sits beside one of the tallest falls in the country, Haifoss. Travellers who rent a car can reach it by travelling through south Iceland. It is also featured on many self

Glanni is a beautiful waterfall in West Iceland, located close to the Grabrokarhraun lava field and the village Bifrost. Situated nearby, in the middle of the lava field, is a mesmerising oasis. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Glanni waterfall is small but drops in three mul

Deildartunguhver is a hot spring located in Reykholtsdalur, a district of West Iceland. Deildartunguhver is the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe and is widely known for its rapid flow rate of

The Settlement Center is a museum in Borgarnes, a town of West Iceland. Here, you can visit two exhibitions, with one about the Age of Settlement, and the other about viking and poet Egil Skallagrím

Skjálfandafljót is a glacier river that has its source at Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. It is 180 kilometres long, making it the fourth-longest river in Iceland. Explore this area whi

Hella is a small town of around 781 people (as of 2011), located in South Iceland, around 94 kilometres (58 miles) from the capital. It is an important regional centre for the area. Visit this area

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Fossatún is a country hotel, renowned for being a centre to learn about Iceland’s troll folklore. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Nearby are

  Arnarker is a 515 m (1,693 ft) long cave in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of the old road leading from Þrengsli towards Selvogur.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Alt

The Geothermal Energy Exhibition is an interactive museum on Iceland’s volcanic processes at Hellisheiði Power Plant. Explore this exhibition while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Geothermal Ener

Hellisheiði is a lava plateau east of Reykavík, approximately 380 metres (1,247 feet) high. Iceland's main highway, Route 1 passes through it, leading east. The latest and most distinctive lav