Best places in Iceland

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 while on a self drive tour in Iceland. The water in the river is not solely glacial, much springwater

Eiriksstadir is a historical site in the West of Iceland and the possible homestead of Eric the Red. Located on site is a reconstructed Viking longhouse based on the living conditions of the time. Located in Haukadalur Valley, the ruins on-site are believed to be the ancient homestead of legendary

The House of Collections, also known as the Culture House, is a historic building in central Reykjavik. It's locally known as "Safnahúsið," and it's part of the National Gallery of Iceland. It exhibits works from Icelandic art history that are a must-see for art lovers! Along Hverfisgata st

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Guðrúnarlaug, or "Guðrún’s pool," is a pool with naturally hot water in West Iceland.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. The pool has ove

Sturlungalaug hot springs, Guðmundarlaug in Icelandic, is a small natural pool located on the eastern part of the Snaefellsness Peninsula.  The hot spring is situated on an off-the-beaten path, making it perfect for self-drive tours exploring the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Some of those tours include

Laugarfell is the name of a small mountain and an accommodation located in the Icelandic Highlands, just a bit north of Mount Snaefell.  Due to its beautiful location, the place is visited through various tours of the Highlands or Mount Snaefell. Those tours include the 12-Hour Hiking Tour to Sna

The fishing village of Drangsnes can be found at the mouth of the Steingrímsfjörður fjord, in the Westfjords of Iceland. Drangsnes is part of the Kaldrananeshreppur municipality, with the village of Hólmavík as its closest neighbour. The region itself takes its name from a rock called Kerling, whom

Akurey is an island in Kollafjörður Bay in West Iceland. It is best known for its puffin watching opportunities in summer. Explore a wide range of puffin watching tours in Iceland. Location of Akurey Kollafjörður bay borders Reykjavík, and is part of the greater Faxaflói bay. Akurey is one of s

Audunn's Mineral Collection is a museum in Djupivogur showcasing rocks, minerals, and fossils from Iceland and beyond. The museum, locally known as Steinasafn Auðuns, offers visitors an opportunity to explore the geological diversity of Iceland, including volcanic rocks, minerals formed in vari

Thorbergssetur, located in the remote region of Sudursveit in South-East Iceland, is a culture center and heritage museum dedicated to the history of the region and the life and works of Icelandic writer Thorbergur Thordarson.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo by Jennifer

The Westman Islands, or Vestmannaeyjar, are an archipelago of 15 islands and 30 rock stacks off the South Coast of Iceland. In addition to a fascinating history and abundant natural beauty, the isla

Hvammstangi is a village on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, four miles(six kilometers) north of the Ring Road. Nestled beside the Midfjordur fjord, Hvammstangi is the most densely populated area in West Hunathing County, with roughly 600 inhabitants. Photo by Pascal Mauerhofer History Historically, Hvammstangi was an important trading center, dating

Domadalur is a valley east of Kringla (Landmannahellir cave) in the south of the Icelandic highlands. The valley has a little shallow lake and east of it is a sandy obsidian lava field called Domadalshraun. The cabins of travel service Landmannaleidir e.hf. are nearby with good accommodations fo

Arnarhóll is a hill, situated on the eastern end of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, and a district in the capital’s downtown area.  Visit Arnarhóll on a tour of Reykjavik. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Ziko Van Dijk. No edits made. As a district, Arnarhóll lies east of streets Lækjargat

The Arctic Circle is the northernmost circle of latitude of the Earth that marks the polar region encompassing eight countries, including Iceland. Travelers who want to visit the Arctic Circle to exp

  Egilsstaðir Airport is a domestic airport located in the capital of the East, Egilsstaðir. Facilities of Egillstaðir Airport Egilsstaðir Domestic Airport is a single-runway airport; it is servi

Snorrastofa is a cultural- and research centre for medieval studies and the history of Borgarfjordur. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commo

The National Gallery of Iceland is located in the heart of Reykjavik and showcases the best of Icelandic art alongside great international artists. It houses the largest collection of art in Iceland, from iconic artists to exciting new talent. The National Gallery of Iceland is a national institu