The Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, also known as Menningarhúsið Hof, is a beautiful building and attraction in the capital of north Iceland, Akureyri. Those who rent a car and travel north wil

Located in the fjord of Eyjafjordur in Noth Iceland, Grundarkirkja is one of Iceland‘s most beautiful and distinct churches. It is unusual for an Icelandic church in that its architecture rather resembles a Russian one, particularly its spire. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Hansueli

Photo from Essential 1.5 Hour Boat Tour on Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Vatnajokull National Park Fjallsárlón is a glacial lagoon in Iceland, located on the southern end of  Vatnajökull glacier. E

Aegissidufoss waterfall is a picturesque cascade on the Ytri-Ranga river. It's located near the town of Hella in South Iceland.  Aegissidufoss, or "Ægissíðufoss" in Icelandic, flows through a r

Photo from Golden Circle with Northern Lights, Fontana Spa & Traditional Cuisine Laugarvatn is a hamlet of around 200 people, by the lake of the same name. Originally formed around the boarding school there, it is now best known for being a detour on the Golden Circle with a geothermal pool. Take

Hljomskalagardur is a public park in downtown Reykjavik known for its beautiful scenery, birdlife, and sculptures. You can explore Hljomskalagardur park on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Reykjavik or

Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in east Iceland renowned for its surrounding geology. Visit this waterfall on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir  Description of Litlanesfoss Litlanesfoss is a two-tier waterfall that, overall, stands at 30 metres tall. This feature

The Námafjall Geothermal Area is located in Northeast Iceland, on the east side of Lake Mývatn. At this area, also known as Hverir, you will see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. This sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smel

The small and charming Domkirkja church is the mother church for Lutheranism in Iceland. It holds a special place in the lives of Icelandic people and boasts a rich cultural history. Visit this fantastic church on a tour of Reykjavik city. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by JuTa. No edi

Grundarfjörður is a small town found on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the west of Iceland. It has an approximate population of 872 people and has been twinned with the French town

Viking World is a museum near Keflavik on the Reykjanes peninsula dedicated to the history of Vikings in Iceland. Travelers to Iceland can visit the museum as part of a self-drive tour of Iceland. Hire a car and drive to the town of Njardvik to discover the highlights of this fascinating Viking mus

Grenivik is a fishing village of about 300 people in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. It has many attractions nearby and is near to some of the most popular hiking trails in the country. The

Gerðuberg is a row of perfectly shaped hexagonal basalt columns that run along a cliff on the southern side of the Snӕfellsnes Peninsula, in west Iceland. Visit this site on a tour of Snaefellsnes

Strandarkirkja is a historic Lutheran church on the South Coast known for its votive origins. It was built in gratitude for a miraculous event and is believed to bring good luck when invoked in pray

Kjarnaskogur, spelled Kjarnaskógur in Icelandic, is a forest just outside Akureyri Township and one of the largest forests in the country. It belongs to the Akureyri Municipal Council and is under the guardianship of the Eyjafjordur Forestry Commission.  The best way to visit this area is on a rela

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located in the south-west of Iceland. It covers an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 square miles) and is one of Iceland's deepest la

 Fáskrúðsfjörður is a coastal village in East Iceland with a population of 700 people. The name of the town originates from the small but incredibly majestic island, Skrúður, situated at the mouth of

The Saga Center in Hvolsvollur is a museum housing an exhibition dedicated to the Njals Saga. You can visit the Saga Center as part of a self-drive tour of Iceland. This seven-day self-drive tour of West Iceland and the South Coast is a great way to explore the area's highlights, and you can st