Best places in Iceland

Raudarfoss waterfall, spelled Rauðárfoss in Icelandic, is a beautiful waterfall in South Iceland. It is approximately 66 feet (20 meters) high and has a majestic shape. One of the best ways to expl

Fimmvörðuháls Pass is one of Iceland's most popular hiking trails. It made the world news when the Eyjafjallajökull eruption started here in 2010 but now is best renowned for its incredible, stark nature. Explore a wide range of Highland tours. Hiking at Fimmvörðuháls Fimmvörðuháls is locat

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Eldfell is a volcano in the Westman Islands, off the South Coast of Iceland, which famously erupted on the island of Heimaey in 1973. Visit the Westman Islands to learn more about this fascinating time in history. Eruption at Eldfell Prior to the eruption at E

Krakatindur is a volcano in a remote area of the Highlands of Iceland.  Rugged landscapes and the mossy Nyjahraun lava field surround this impressive volcano, which is part of the more extensive Hekla volcanic system. Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes, but the Krakatindur peak has

Hallmundarhraun is a lava field of the pahoehoe type (i.e. smooth unbroken basaltic lava with a smooth, billowy, undulating, or ropy surface) located slightly west of Langjokull glacier. Hallmundarhraun belongs to Borgarfjordur district but lies on the fringes of the Highlands and West Iceland. The lava formed around the 10th century and flowed

Fauskasandur is a hidden black sand beach in East Iceland characterized by a huge rock on its shore. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Gerd Eichmann No edits made. Travelers who want to visit the eastern region can explore Fauskasandur on a ten-day self-driving tour along Route 1 or a s

Vegavinnubadid hot spring, spelled Vegavinnubaðið in Icelandic, is a hidden pool in the Icelandic Westfjords.  Not many tours with set itineraries will take you directly to the geothermal pool of Veg

Akureyri International Airport is a single-runway airport that serves as the main gateway to the beautiful region of North Iceland. As the only international airport in North Iceland, travelers often use Akureyri Airport as their entry point to the entire region. The airport is incredibly conveni

Akureyri Airport is a key transportation hub in North Iceland, serving as a gateway to the region’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Facilities at Akureyri Airport Akureyri Airport is the third largest airport in Iceland, after Keflavík and Reykjavík. Unlike many others dotted around the country, it has facilities such as a bistro and a duty-free shopping area. Though largely a domestic airport connected to Reykjavík and other local ports, there are seasonal international flights connecting to Greenland, Britain, and the Netherlands.  Even so, it is still very small, with just a

Olkelda is a farm in the south of Snaefellsnes that draws its name from a mineral spring close by. Visitors are allowed to drink from the water in the spring, which is naturally carbonated. Picture from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr. No edits made. The name Olkelda translates to "ale spr

Ísafjarðardjúp is a large fjord in the Westfjords. Once translated, it means ‘Icefjord’s Deep’. See the best of the west on a tour of the Westfjords. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons,

Modrudalur farm is the highest location in Iceland that is inhabited by people, sitting at an elevation of 1539 feet (469 meters) above sea level. There are many ways to experience Modrudalur farm.

The Westfjords Heritage Museum, called Byggðasafn Vestfjarða in Icelandic, is a museum in Isafjordur offering insights into the local fishing industry. Travelers can select a Westfjords tour starting from Isafjordur and explore the town and museum before or after their trip. Self-drive tours offer

Hafravatn is a lake on the outskirts of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavík, in the west of the country. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, b

Between Patreksfjörður and Bíldudalur is the village of Tálknafjörður, in the southern region of the Westfjords. Despite its small population size, around 300 inhabitants, the village has chosen not to merge with its closest neighbours into a new municipality, therefore keeping its unique local

Orlygsstadir (Örlygsstaðir in Icelandic) is a significant historical site in Northwest Iceland. It marks the location of the Battle of Orlygsstadir, which played an important role in the country's medieval history. Orlygsstadir is an integral site in the Icelandic sagas, nestled within the be

Established in 1909, Skrudur, spelled Skrúður in Icelandic, is the oldest botanical garden in Iceland. It was built by Rev. Sigtryggur Gudlaugsson, a teacher and Protestant pastor living in Nupur, a boarding school in the Westfjords. Like the Akureyri botanical gardens, Petra’s Stone Museum, an

Opened in 1988, the Osvor Maritime Museum, spelled Ósvör in Icelandic, is an impressive replica of a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station in the Westfjords region. The museum attempts to recreat