Best places in Iceland

Oskjuvatn, sometimes called Lake Askja due to its location in the Askja caldera, is a vast crater lake in north Iceland. Explore this area on a self-drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our Con

Hrafnseyri is an old town in the Westfjords that dates back to the Settlement Era and has links to Iceland’s independence movement. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Oliagust. No edits m

Skjaldbreidur is a shield volcano in Southwest Iceland. It is indeed shaped like a broad shield, whence it derives its name. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Reykholt. No edits made.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 familiar with Iceland. You can count on us for accurate, up-to-date, and trustworthy travel advice. The volcano culminates at 1060 meters and its crater is about 300 meters in diameter. The basi

The Wilderness Center, or "Óbyggðasetrið" in Icelandic, is a highland adventure hub in East Iceland. This travel center and accommodation caters to those with a passion for the surrounding wild nature and an interest in Iceland's past. The Wilderness Center in the Eastfjords is a unique attracti

Hveravellir is a geothermal area located in the central Icelandic Highlands. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trus

Eystrahorn is a little-known but spectacular mountain in east Iceland. It is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range. Geography of Eystrahorn At 756 metres (2,480 feet), Mount Eystrahorn a notably tall feature in the Krossasnesfjall mountain region.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland,

The Monument to Þorbjörn Arnoddsson is a memorial built to honor an Icelandic driver who opened the path to winter travel for the town of Seydisfjordur. This memorial in East Iceland gives an appreci

Valahnúkur is one of the most notable and famous mountains in the beautiful Þórsmörk valley in South Iceland. It should not be confused for cliffs of the same name on the Reykjanes Peninsula, that

Surtshellir, named after the fire giant of Norse mythology is the longest and most renowned lava cave in Iceland. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our Con

1238 The Battle of Iceland is an interactive museum in North Iceland where visitors experience the chaos of Iceland's largest Viking age battle through the use of virtual reality. Named after the

Minjasafn Austurlands, also known as the East Iceland Heritage Museum, is a museum in Egilsstadir showcasing the culture and society of East Iceland from the past to the present. Travelers can visit Minjasafn Austurlands while in Egilsstadir, the largest town in East Iceland. Self-drive tours are

The Jon Sigurdsson Museum is a small but fascinating Westfjords museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Jón Sigurðsson, one of Iceland's most important historical figures. Travelers can visit the

Viðey is an island just off the coast of Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city. It is a popular destination due to its natural beauty, the artworks that have been erected here, and its accessibility and affordability. The only way to access Videy is via ferry. The island was once inhabited, even having a monastery, but has long since been deserted. V

The Laugavallalaug hot spring, also known as the Laugavellir hot pot, is a natural geothermal pool in East Iceland. It's known for its warm waterfall. The hot spring has a very remote location and c

Reykjahlid is a small village by the shores of Lake Myvatn, in North Iceland. Reykjahlid has about 300 inhabitants and is close to many natural attractions, such as Krafla, Dimmuborgir, Viti, Hve

Blahnjukur (a.k.a. Blahnukur) is a volcano in the area of Landmannalaugar, in the South Highlands of Iceland.  Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our Conten

Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall in North Iceland that is often visited on Diamond Circle tours. Read on to learn about Selfoss Waterfall, which side to experience it from, and the towns you can visit while you're in the region. Not to be confused with the town of the same name in Iceland’s south, Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall found in the n

  Horgshlidarlaug, Hörgshlíðarlaug in Icelandic, is a man-made and privately owned geothermal pool situated by the sea in Iceland's Westfjords region. Horgshlidarlaug hot spring is relatively small, so no tours officially stop there. But visitors can easily add it to a self-drive tour itinera