Falljokull ('Falling Glacier') is an outlet glacier from the Vatnajokull icecap.  Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Hiking on Falljokull means experiencing a dramatica

Bjarteyjarsandur is a family farm in West Iceland, where visitors can enjoy an authentic, rural Icelandic experience. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Located in Hvalfjörður, just north of Reykjavík, the farm offers guests to help them with traditional activities such as sheep-

Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall in north Iceland, often visited on Diamond Circle tours. It is not to be confused with the town of the same name in Iceland’s south. Explore North Iceland on one of these Akureyri tours or trips in the Myvatn area. Selfoss is also usually included in tours of the

Grótta is a nature reserve on the tip of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, in the north-westernmost part of the Greater Reykjavík Area. It has been a nature reserve since 1974 due to its abundant birdlif

Víti is an explosion crater in the Krafla fissure area of North Iceland. The best way to explore this crater is on a tour in North Iceland. In particular, this tour of Askja Caldera and Viti Crater. The Two Víti craters It is one of the two most famous Víti craters in Iceland, the other being V

  Thorsmork is a nature reserve in the southern Icelandic highlands. It is one of the country's most popular hiking destinations and a prime location for photographers and nature lovers. Named a

The flat-topped mountain Esja, often called Esjan, is one of Iceland’s most popular destinations for day hiking. It is situated in Kjalarnes in the South West corner of Iceland. Explore the nearby city of Reykjavik on a day tour. From the city, you can take a helicopter tour on to the top of Moun

Reykjavík City Hall (Ráðhús Reykjavíkur) is located on the banks of Tjörnin Pond in central Reykjavík.  Visit the City Hall on a tour of Reykjavik. The building houses the offices of the Reykjavík City Council and the mayor, the city’s tourist information centre, and a large, 3D map of Iceland. 

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir. Hengifoss is a waterfall that runs from the river Hengifossá in the municipality of Fljótsdalshreppur in East Iceland. At 128 metres (420 feet) it is the third ta

Virkisjokull is a glacier situated near Skaftafell in Southeast Iceland. Virkisjokull is an outlet of Vatnajokull glacier and thus a part of Vatnajokull National Park. At Virkisjokull glacier you ca

The Kirkjugolf stone slabs (spelled Kirkjugólf in Icelandic) are a protected natural monument in South Iceland with historical and geological significance. The South Coast of Iceland offers many plac

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

Photo from Wikimedia. Creative Commons. by Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason. No edits made. Súlur is a mountain found to the south west of Iceland’s northern capital, Akureyri, in the North of the country. Súlur is a rhyolite mountain, composed of material created approximately 9 million years ago through v

Krossneslaug is a geothermal pool located in the remote Strandir region of the Westfjords. Explore a wide range of tours of the Westfjords. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jóna

 Photo by Alda Sigmundsdóttir  Located in the Northwest, Hofsós is one of the oldest trading posts in Iceland, dating back to the 1500s. Today, it is a sleepy fishing village, though tourism is now o

Reykjanesviti is the oldest lighthouse in Iceland, located on the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons,

Stóragjá is a little-known rift in North Iceland which holds cave filled with naturally-heated geothermal water. Explore the North of Iceland on a tour of Myvatn or a trip from Akureyri. Found next

Arneshreppur is a municipality of the Westfjords in Northwest Iceland. There are many ways to explore the Arneshreppur municipality and the Westfjords. The easiest way is to take a day tour to Strand