Best places in Iceland

Gígjökull is one of the two glacier outlets of Eyjafjallajökull. The other is Steinholtsjökull. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Eyjafjallajökull is best known for its 2010 eruption. It caused an enormous ash cloud, that not only destroyed the agricultural region around it,

  Helgufoss is a waterfall near the capital of Iceland, located in Mosfellsdalur valley.  Those who rent a car can reach the hike towards it in less than half an hour from Reykjavik, and city buses can get you close to the trail. If you book a self-drive package, such as this 10-Day Summer Adventu

Sólheimar is an eco-village in Southwest Iceland, in the municipality of Grímsnes og Grafningshreppur. It is famous for its devotion to community living, artistic ethics, and sustainability.   Sólheimar (“Home of the Sun”), established in 1930 by the pioneering Sesselja Sigmundsdóttir, is celebrate

Ríf is a tiny settlement on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.  Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Hellissandur and Ríf Like many of the villages on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Ríf has changed a lot throughout its history. Settled early, it was once a rather significa

Dritvik Cove, or Dritvík as it's called in Icelandic, is a peaceful cove on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. It used to be one of the busiest fishing spots in the country, but today, it's a quiet and beautiful place where people can enjoy nature and learn about Iceland's pa

  Breidavik Bay is a beautiful, remote, and less frequented beach and bay area near Isafjordur in western Iceland.  At a glance, Breidavik Bay (spelled as Breiðavík in Icelandic) looks like a small settlement with a century-old church and a few houses here and there. But what sets this place apart

Laugardalsholl Sport Center, also known as Laugardalshollin, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Travelers can see Laugardalshollin when joining tours in Reykjavik. For example, you can make a quick stop at the arena if you visit nearby attractions such as

Seltjarnarnes is a township in the Reykjavik district. It has a population of about 4600 people and land-wise it is the smallest township in the country (2 km²). It is situated at the tip of the peninsula of the same name.  While in the area, learn more about Reykjavik on a city tour. The area a

Granni is a waterfall that sits beside one of the tallest falls in the country, Haifoss. Travellers who rent a car can reach it by travelling through south Iceland. It is also featured on many self-drive packages, such as this 10-Day Summer Trip. Granni and Haifoss Granni is a spectacular waterfall in its own right, but it is rarely mentioned

The Krosslaug hot springs are two geothermal pools in the Westfjords region of Iceland.  You can visit the Krosslaug hot springs as part of a 10-day self-drive tour of Northwest Iceland — this should give you plenty of time to explore the region. The Krosslaug hot pool site actually has two pools. One is a concrete swimming pool, and the other is a natural geothermal pool. The water in both pools is around 100° Fahrenheit (roughly 37° Celsius), making it cooler than other hot springs in Iceland but still perfectly comfortable for a soak or a swim. Photo from Flickr, Creative Commons, by F

Þjórsárdalur is a valley in the Southern Highlands of Iceland, with many beautiful features in its vicinity.  Visit the region on a tour of the Icelandic Highlands. Natural sites within Þjórsárdalur Þjórsárdalur runs along the river Þjórsá, Iceland’s longest river. Where a tributary of this riv

The Akureyri Art Museum, located in the charming town of Akureyri in Northern Iceland, stands as a cultural hub among the region's breathtaking landscapes. Established in 1993, this museum has become a focal point for locals and visitors seeking to immerse themselves in the vibrant Icelandic a

Katla Global Geopark is a project of UNESCO and the European Geoparks Network, with the aims of promoting sustainable development and protecting the natural environment within a designated space surrounding one of Iceland’s most active and known volcanoes, Katla.  Explore this area while on a sel

Borg á Mýrum is a farm and church estate just west of the town of Borgarnes in Iceland.  The estate is especially rich in settlement history and is home to a famous church built in the 1800s, as well as a monument of Egill Skallagrímsson of Egils Saga.   Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative C

Olfus is a area in Arnessysla county, with its boundaries at Olfusa in the east and the Hellisheidi plateau in the west. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The landscape of Olfus is characterised by much lava, and wetlands. There is strong geothermal activity in the area and earthquakes are frequent. Olfus stretches southwest tow

Sydridalur is a rather broad valley in the Westfjords close to the inlet of Bolungarvik, wherefrom that village derives its name (vik=creek). Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The mountain Ernir separates the Sydridalur valley from another valley, Tungudalur, both close to the i

Drangey, with its steep sea cliff and rich birdlife, is situated in the middle of Skagafjordur fjord in North Iceland. It towers majestically over the fjord at 180m high, resembling a rock fortress.

The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft is a popular attraction in the town of Holmavik in the Westfjords. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Iceland's magical past and intriguing witchcr