Best places in Iceland

Grundarfjörður is a small town found on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the west of Iceland. It has an approximate population of 872 people and has been twinned with the French town Paimpol since 2004. Visit this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our Content

Hrunalaug Hot Spring is a secluded natural bathing area in the gorgeous and rugged Southwest Iceland countryside. Visiting the hot springs is an excellent way to unwind from a day of adventuring. You could cap off a family-friendly 1.5-hour South Iceland horse riding tour with a soak in the hot

  Svalbarðseyri is a village of approximately 245 inhabitants in the North Icelandic district of Svalbarðsströnd. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year.

Mulagljufur, spelled "Múlagljúfur" in Icelandic, is a hidden canyon situated at the edge of Southeast Iceland. Those who love the outdoors can explore this beautiful haven through a self-drive tour to the south, like the 8-Day Summer Self-Drive Tour, which also takes visitors to other popular at

Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in east Iceland renowned for its surrounding geology. Visit this waterfall on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our content is written and reviewed by local experts who are deeply famil

Arbaejarsafn is an open-air museum in Reykjavik. It features multiple traditional Icelandic houses from different time periods and interesting exhibitions about Icelandic history. This Arbaer Open Air Museum is part of the Reykjavik City Museum Collective. The Arbaer Open Air Museum, known in Icelandic as "Árbæjarsafn," is one of the best museu

Fosslaug is a natural hot spring in Fosslaug, North Iceland, comprised of rocks and a mud floor.  Fosslaug hot spring is among the venues to include when touring hot springs in Iceland. This hidden gem can be visited when you go on a self-drive tour on the Ring Road along with other sites li

The Adalstraeti and Settlement Exhibitions are the best places to learn about the settlement of Reykjavik. Discover the archaeological remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse and trace the city's history to the modern day. Beneath the streets of Adalstraeti in downtown Reykjavik, you'll find th

Vatnshellir Cave is a dramatic lava tube on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. It's a popular site for lava caving tours and a top sight in the region. Vatnshellir is one of Iceland’s older lava tubes that can be explored on a guided cave tour, having been formed in an eruption 8,00

Yoda Cave, also known as Gigjagja, is a lava cave at the base of Hjorleifshofdi Mountain on Iceland’s South Coast. Its entrance resembles the face of Yoda from Star Wars, which gave the cave its name. Scenes from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story were filmed in the area, adding to its appeal for film

The Laundromat Café is a fun and unique establishment in downtown Reykjavik, which, as the name suggests, combines a café with a laundromat. Originally founded in Denmark in 2004, it opened up in 2011 in Iceland and has since become popular by both locals and visitors. The atmosphere at the Laun

Svinafellsjokull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajokull, the largest ice cap in Europe. It is one of the country’s best places for glacier tours due to its incredible formations and excellent views. If you're planning on visiting Iceland and want to experience the majesty of Svinafellsjokull firstha

Located on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Saxholl Crater is a volcanic formation inside Snaefellsjokull National Park. Rising about 358 feet (109 meters), a well-built metal staircase leads to the summit, giving visitors easy access to the top without a challenging hike. Saxholl was formed during a

The DC3 Plane Wreck at Solheimasandur is one of Iceland’s most iconic and remote attractions. Resting on a vast black sand beach, this abandoned U.S. Navy aircraft offers a striking contrast to the South Coast landscape. Read on to plan your visit, discover the best ways to get there, and make th

Heiðmörk is a conservation area on the outskirts of Reykjavík, popular amongst locals and visitors for recreational activities. Visit this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visito

Höfði is a building in Iceland’s capital, most famous for being the meeting point of then-presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. Explore the best of the city on a tour of Reykjavik.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted

Selvallafoss waterfall, or sheep’s waterfall as it is sometimes known, is an exciting destination on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This towering waterfall, with mountains on one side and Selvallavatn lake on the other, is a dream destination for photographers and hikers.  This 11-hour tour of Snaefellsnes is an example of a guided tour where you can see the Selvallafoss waterfall. Self-drive itineraries like this 7-day Northern Lights tour and this 12-day tour of the complete Ring Road also provide opportunities to visit Selvallafoss waterfall.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is

Sólheimasandur is a vast area of sand and gravel along the South Coast of Iceland, between the cliffs of the interior and the modern shoreline. It was built up by immense glacier bursts sweeping from the mountains to the shore. Visit these wonders and more on a tour of the South Coast of Icelan