Best places in Iceland

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.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the

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.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is

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 hasn't

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. Hallmunda

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 

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 Ve

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 conven

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

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

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.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our content is written and reviewed by local experts who ar

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 startin

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.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our c

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

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, a

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 recreate what life was like for Icelandic fishermen in Iceland's past. Like other unique Westfjords desti

The University of Iceland ("Háskóli Íslands"), in Reykjavik, is Iceland's oldest and largest university.  Learn more about the city on a tour of Reykjavik.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping millions of visitors each year. All our