Almannaskarðsgöng is a 1312m (roughly 1.3km) tunnel along Route 1, located near Höfn (Hornafjörður) in the eastern region of Iceland. The tunnel pushes through 1150m of rock and 162m of concrete. The

The Fljotsdalsherad district in East Iceland, home to East Iceland's main town, Egilsstadir, is particularly attractive and features an abundance of sites of natural, historical and cultural interest, some of which are listed below. Browse a wide range of Eastfjords tours. Notable natural at

Hvolsvöllur is a small town of 950 people in south Iceland, conveniently located by the Ring Road. It is often travelled through or stopped off in by those exploring the South Coast or encircling the country. It is very popular as a place to stay in a cabin or bungalow for those who want to be cl

The Lóndrangar basalt cliffs are amongst the many geological wonders of the Snæfellnes peninsula. Explore a wide range of Snaefellsnes peninsula tours. Geology of Lóndrangar Once a volcanic crate

Almost everywhere where there is old lava by the Icelandic shores, there are also spectacular waves, particularly in the southwest parts of the country.  Explore the best of Iceland on a self drive tour. In the northwest, north and east, high seacliffs (up to 500 meters high) can widely be found

Friðheimar is a visitor-friendly tomato farm in South Iceland, renowned for its fresh produce, horse-breeding programme, and for the horse-shows that it puts on in fourteen languages. Visit this lo

Barnafoss is a rapid waterfall in West Iceland, just a short walk away from the serene Hraunfossar falls. It is best known for its dark history in folklore, and for how much it contrasts with its ne

Efstidalur is a farm that holds a hotel, cafe, and restaurant. Visit the farm while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Facilities at Efstidalur Efstidalur is primarily a dairy farm, run by four siblings and their families; it has been in their family for generations. Recently, it has become more

Bruarfoss (Bridge Falls) is a small waterfall known for its striking color, sometimes being called "Iceland’s Bluest Waterfall." It's within the Golden Circle area in South Iceland, an hour and a

Gjarfoss is a beautiful waterfall in a stunning valley amid the remote South Iceland countryside. The Gjarfoss waterfall, Gjárfoss in Icelandic, is in the Gjain valley, a paradise-like landscape with

Surrounded by layered, flat top mountains, Bíldudalur is an attractive fishing village settled on the fjord, Arnarfjörður. This fjord-side location is responsible for the village’s envious reputatio

Laugardalslaug is a swimming and sports complex with Iceland’s largest pool. It is located in the capital city, Reykjavík. Learn about the local area and explore more of the city on a tour of Reyk

Tindfjöll is a mountain ridge that runs south from the glacier and volcano Tindfjallajökull. It was formed in an eruption 54,000 years ago. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Borvan53. No edits made. Tindfjöll is located in the south-west of the Icelandic highlands, close to sett

Stórasúla is a distinctive, cone-shaped mountain found in the Southern Highlands of Iceland. The mountain has an elevation of 693 m (2274 ft).  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. S

Dimmuborgir, or the Dark Fortress, is a dramatic expanse of lava in the Lake Mývatn area. Steeped with folklore, it is one of the most popular destinations for travellers to north Iceland. Visit this area on a Lake Myvatn tour or stop by on a longer self drive tour. Photo above from Wikimedia,

West Iceland is home to the country’s capital city, Reykjavík, and an array of impressive natural sites. These include Europe's most powerful hot spring, Iceland's most significant lava tube, fascinating glaciers, beautiful waterfalls important historical sites and more. It has three main

  The Akureyri Botanical Gardens, or Lystigarðurinn, are among the world’s northernmost botanical gardens, sitting just 31 miles (50 kilometres) shy of the Arctic Circle. Features of the Akureyri Botanical Gardens The Akureyri Botanical Gardens are, the name suggests, located in the capital of no

Raufarholshellir is the fourth-longest lava tube in Iceland. It is also remarkably spacious and accessible, making exploring its many fascinating geological features easy. Photos from Incredible 1