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. Geography of Oskjuvatn At 217 meters (712 feet) deep, Oskjavatn is the second-deepest lake in the country, behind the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. It is also one of Iceland’s

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 made. Explore a wide range of Westfjords tours. The settlement is named after one of its earliest r

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. The volcano culminates at 1060 meters and its crater is about 300 meters in diameter. The basin of T

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 attra

Hveravellir is a geothermal area located in the central Icelandic Highlands. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Geography of Hveravellir Hveravellir is a wonderland of steaming fumaroles, mud-pits and hot springs, one of which it is possible to bathe in. It is also remarkably colourful due to the fact that geothermal act

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. It is one of the few mountains in Iceland that is composed of gabbro, a dark, jagged lava ro

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 appreciation for traveling around the country, especially during winter. The Monument to Þorbjörn Arnoddsso

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 were once popular amongst hikers and birdwatchers but have now largely been closed off to guests. E

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. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Dave Bunnell. No edits made. Surtshellir is located in the Hallmundarhra

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 t

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

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 museum during their trip to the Westfjords. Choose from various Westfjords tours that allow 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. Ve

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 can be challenging to find, but you can visit it as part of a self-drive tour of Iceland that incl

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, Hverfjall and the lake itself. Many tours are hence operated from Reykjahlid and the village offers exce

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. Blahnjukur's name (&#39

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 s

  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 relativel