Fjallabak may refer to Fjallabak Nature Reserve, or two highland routes, South Fjallabaksleið or the North Fjallbaksleið. The name 'Fjallabak' literally translates to 'The Back of the Mo

Gjastykki is a beautiful and rugged rift valley to the north of the caldera Krafla, in the North of Iceland. Gjastykki was literally blown apart by the eruption of Krafla during the years 1975-1984. Two of the three areas that were active during that time are still warm. The area is covered with

The Skogar Museum, or "Skógarsafn" in Icelandic, is a cultural heritage museum next to the Skogarfoss waterfall in South Iceland. It features a Folk Museum, Open Air Museum, and a Technical Museum, pr

North Iceland is a beautiful region, hosting some of the best attractions on the island.  Explore North Iceland on one of these Akureyri tours or trips in the Myvatn area. You can also see some of the region's most famous attractions on Diamond Circle tours. Home to the Lake Mývatn region, t

Whale of Iceland is the biggest exhibition on whales in Europe, located in downtown Reykjavik. The exhibit features life-size models of different whale species, so you can truly grasp the size of thes

Reynisfjall is a tuff mountain on the South Coast of Iceland. It is five kilometres (three miles) long, 800 metres (2625 ft) wide and 340 metres (1115 ft) tall at its highest point. Visit this iconic location on a tour of the South Coast of Iceland. Reynisfjall’s surroundings The peak of Reynisfj

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 Icel

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, Hellisheidavirkjun has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity an 133 MW of hot water, aiming at 400 MW wh

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 is a town of fewer than 2,000 people, located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjordur and steeped in culture and history. The town of Borgarnes is a historical settlement that serves

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. Th

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.

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. This beautiful North Iceland route is available for those who wish to drive the circle

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.

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