Svarfaðardalur is a wide, fertile and densely populated valley in North Iceland, dotted with quintessential farmsteads, gurgling streams and surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. The highest mountain in the area is Dýjafjallshnjúkur, its summit measuring at 1445m.  Svarfaðardalur is p

The Geitafoss waterfall is a small cascade close to the Godafoss waterfall in North Iceland. Nestled in the rugged landscapes of Iceland, the Geitafoss waterfall remains one of the country's hi

Glymur is Iceland’s second-tallest waterfall and the tallest that is easily accessible by foot. Located in the fjord of Hvalfjordur, it falls from a height of 650 feet (198 meters). The beautiful w

Hvalfjörður is a fjord in Southwest Iceland. The fjord is approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) long and five (three miles) kilometres wide. Take a tour of the South Coast to explore this region m

The Commonwealth Farm is a beautiful re-creation of a turf farm on the edge of the Highlands in South Iceland, which was featured in the television series Game of Thrones. TheCommonwealth Farm, or "Þ

The Capital Region refers to Reykjavík and its bordering towns. It holds well over half of the country’s population, in spite of taking up less than 1% of the country’s landmass. Explore a wide ran

The Bridge Between the Continents is located on the Reykjanes peninsula, connecting the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Ever wanted to stand with one foot in Europe and the other in North America? The Bridge Between Continents in Iceland makes this dream a reality, offering visitors

Þórufoss is an 18 m (62 ft) high waterfall found east of Lake Þingvallavatn. The best way to visit this attraction is on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by B

The Akureyri Christmas House, or Jólahúsið, is a shop and tourist attraction by the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri. Photo above by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  For Sale at the Akureyri Christma

A golden sandy beach found on the northwestern tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Skarðsvík is an exceptional, natural gem, even by Icelandic standards.  Explore this region on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. In stark contrast to the majority of black sand beaches in Iceland, Skarðsvík resemb

The Blue Mountains, otherwise known as Bláfjöll, are a beautiful mountain range in the south-west of Iceland. They hold some of the most popular skiing slopes in Iceland, and well as the potential for other activities such as caving and hiking. Take a self drive tour in Iceland to explore this re

Sandvík, by the southwest tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, is a popular destination for travellers, best known for being home to the Bridge Between the Continents. Explore this location while on a s

Laxnes is a farm in Mosfellsdalur Valley. Nobel author Halldor Laxness was partly brought up here and adopted the farm's name as his surname. Laxness later moved back to Laxnes and made his home

Trollaskagi is a dramatic peninsula in north Iceland, renowned for its enormous mountains and high population of Icelandic horses. Trollaskagi peninsula, or the "Troll Peninsula" is one of Iceland's most breathtaking natural regions, known for its rugged mountains, picturesque fjords, and cha

Snaefellsjokull National Park is found on the tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and is one of three National Parks in Iceland. The area is known as "Iceland in Miniature" because of its diverse land

The Leifssafn museum in Budardalur village in West Iceland features the Vinland Exhibit of Viking and explorer Leif Ericsson. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The exhibition show

The Icelandic Punk Museum, housed in a former underground public toilet, features a small but rich exhibit dedicated to the history of the Icelandic punk movement. Walking through downtown Reykjavik

Nauthólsvík is a beach in Reykjavík, which is heated with geothermal water at certain times of the day. Visit it while exploring the city of Reykjavik on a day tour. Photo from Flickr, by Helgi H