Snaefellsnes is a large peninsula extending from West Iceland, often nicknamed "Iceland in Miniature" due to the wealth and diversity of natural features found there. The Snaefellsnes peninsula is

Skaftafell is a nature reserve in southeast Iceland, located within Vatnajökull National Park, and is the country’s most popular destination for glacier hiking. This stunning area offers breathtaking landscapes, massive glaciers, and a great camping site. Once a national park in its own right, it

Gullfoss, which translates to the "Golden Falls," is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. It’s part of the popular Golden Circle route, located in Southwest Iceland. Gullfoss waterfall is one o

Seljalandsfoss is an iconic waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland, just under a two-hour drive from Reykjavik. It has a pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water, which has made it a favorite spot among photographers. Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of Iceland's most s

Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with an astounding width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 meters (197 feet). The waterfall is incorporated in plenty of s

Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, found in south-west Iceland. It's part of the popular Golden Circle travel route. The Geysir geothermal area is less than two hour drive from the capital, making it easily accessible for many joining a Golden Circle da

Thingvellir National Park is one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iceland and one of the three stops on the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route. Thingvellir National Park is one of the country’s most significant natural and historical landmarks. Situated about 28 miles (45 kilomet

Vik í Myrdal, or just Vik, is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, located 110 miles (186 kilometers) from the capital Reykjavik. It's just next to Reynisfjara black sand beach. Often visited by those traveling the popular sightseeing route along the South Coast, it is a wonderfu

Reynisfjara is a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland, which features basalt columns and the dramatic Reynisdrangar sea stacks. It's beside Vik i Myrdal, the southernmost village on the mainland of Iceland. Reynisfjara, known for its black sands, basalt columns, a

Akureyri, ‘The Capital of the North’ is a town in the fjord Eyjafjörður in North Iceland. It lies just 100 kilometres (62 miles) away from the Arctic Circle. It is Iceland’s second-largest urban a

Mývatn is a beautiful lake with many small islands in the north of Iceland, the fourth largest lake in the country. Due to its serenity, birdlife, and volcanism, the lake, including its surrounding ar

Snæfellsjökull is a glacier-capped volcano found on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in west Iceland. It stands in a National Park of the same name, one of the only three National Parks in the c

Ásbyrgi Canyon is a spectacular horseshoe-shaped depression in the northeast of Iceland, steeped in folklore. The canyon can be accessed by booking certain self-drives, such as this 10-Day Winter Road Trip, and guided packages, like this 10-Day Summer Vacation. Those who rent a car in the region

Hofn is an Icelandic fishing town of just over two thousand people in southeast Iceland. It is the most significant settlement on Route 1 between the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur in the South and

Húsavík, by Skjálfandi Bay in North Iceland, is a town of just over two thousand people. It is considered to be one of the best places in Europe for whale watching in the summer. Browse a wide range of whale watching tours in Iceland. Whale Watching in Husavik Húsavík is often nicknamed the whale

Egilsstaðir is the largest town in East Iceland, with a population of 2464 people as of 2018. It is located on the banks of the river Lagarfljót in the wide valley of the fertile Fljótsdalshérað district. Discover the wonders of the East on a tour of the Eastfjords. Egilsstaðir is the main centr

Hekla, nicknamed ‘the Gateway to Hell’ in the Middle Ages, is one of Iceland’s most explosive, unpredictable and powerful volcanoes. It has erupted twenty to thirty times since settlement and remains active to this day. Learn more about it on a volcano tour in Iceland. Geography of Hekla Hekla i

The Látrabjarg cliffs in the Westfjords mark both the westernmost point of Iceland and Europe. Hosting millions of birds, it is Europe’s largest bird cliff, 14 km (9 mi) long and 441 (1,444 ft) high