Best places in Iceland

Frikirkjan Church, also known as the Free Church, is a religious institution in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland. You can visit the Frikirkjan Church on a self-drive tour of Iceland. Simply spend a few days in Reykjavik, and you'll have plenty of time to discover more about the city's food and cu

Skalanes is a nature and heritage research center in the Skalanes Nature Reserve, among the stunning landscapes of East Iceland. The center is a perfect example of Icelandic conservation and cultural preservation, making it a must-see attraction for visitors who wish to learn about Iceland's natu

Stora-Laxa is a 90 km long freshwater river, located at Hreppar in South Iceland. It is renowned for its salmon and widely considered one of Iceland‘s most beautiful rivers. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel

Petra's Stone and Mineral Collection is a museum featuring thousands of personally collected rocks that has become one of the top attractions in East Iceland. Visit this Icelandic museum on private tours and self-drive tours in the Eastfjords. For example, the flexibility of this 11-Day Budget Sel

Ólafsfjörður is a town in North Iceland with a population of approximately 785 people.  The town is located in a fjord of the same name. Together with the town of Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður forms

Photo from Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir Laugardalur, or ‘the hot spring valley’, is an area in Reykjavík best known for its recreational activities. Make a stop here on your self drive tour of the island.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, h

Pollurinn hot spring is a hidden attraction near the small village of Talknafjordur, which is a part of Iceland's Westfjords region.  Visit the hot spring when you pass by the Talknafjordur village during your Dynjandi Waterfall and Westfjords Villages tour and the Nature and Landscape Photography

Budareyrarfoss, or "Búðareyrarfoss" in Icelandic, is a picturesque waterfall above the town of Seydisfjordur in East Iceland. The Seydisfjordur area is well-known as the home to numerous waterfalls.

The Arctic Henge is a monument to Asatru, the beliefs of the Old Norse. It is located in Raufarhofn, the northernmost settlement of mainland Iceland. Mythology of the Arctic Henge The Arctic Heng

Discover Elephant Rock on Heimaey Island, one of Iceland’s most fascinating landmarks, with this complete travel guide. Learn how this natural basalt formation came to resemble a giant elephant, find out how to visit it, and explore the best things to see and do nearby. Elephant Rock is one of I

Akranes is a port town in the west of Iceland, approximately 42 kilometres (26 miles) from Reykjavík. It sits at the tip of the peninsula separating the fjords of Hvalfjörður and Borgarfjörður.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping m

The Husafell Canyon Baths is an off-the-beaten-path geothermal bath in West Iceland. It's known for its stunning canyon, mountain, and glacier surroundings. Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Husafell farm estate, the Husafell Canyon Baths offer visitors an escape from the hustle and bustle o

Dyngjufjoll is a volcanic mountain range in the lava field Odadahraun in the Icelandic Highlands. The Askja caldera is situated in this mountain range. The Dyngjufjoll mountain range is roughly lo

  The Trollafossar waterfall, also called the Troll waterfall, is located in West Iceland and is the largest of numerous waterfalls along the Grimsa river. Stretching 230-262 feet (70-80 meters) wide, this waterfall is a popular site that is steeped in Icelandic folklore. Why You Can Trust Our C

Askja is a caldera in the central Highlands of Iceland, just north of Vatnajökull glacier. It is best known for its dramatic eruptions, as well as the training grounds for Apollo astronauts because of its otherworldly, lunar landscapes. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Why You Can Trust Our Content Guide to Iceland

Fjallsjokull, spelled Fjallsjökull in Icelandic, is an outlet glacier part of Oraefajokull, an ice-covered volcano in southeast Iceland. Next to Fjallsjokull is the Fjallsarlon, a small but stunning glacier lagoon filled with icebergs. It’s one of Iceland’s numerous natural attractions with stunnin

Orlygshofn beach, spelled Örlygshöfn in Icelandic, is a stretch of sandy coastline in the Westfjords region of Iceland.  Tourists who want to visit Orlygshofn beach can travel there as a part of a

Ingólfsfjall is a 551 metre (1807 feet) tall tuff mountain, named after the country’s first official settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, and is said to be his burial place. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel pl