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 Henge

Laugarfell is a small mountain in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, with a peak of 827 m (2,713 ft) above sea level. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. Environment

Leiðarendi is a lava tube located in a lava field close to Bláfjöll, the Blue Mountains, in southwest Iceland, about a 25 minutes drive from Reykjavík. Journeys in its depths reveal a wealth of knowledge about Icelandic history, geology and folklore. Explore this cave with a knowledgable guide on t

Skógar, in South Iceland, is a tiny village and popular stop for travellers. It has a population of about 20 people, features a regional museum and is close to the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall. Th

Eiriksstadir is a historical site in the West of Iceland and the possible homestead of Eric the Red. Located on site is a reconstructed Viking longhouse based on the living conditions of the time. Located in Haukadalur Valley, the ruins on-site are believed to be the ancient homestead of legendary

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,

Heiðmörk is a conservation area on the outskirts of Reykjavík, popular amongst locals and visitors for recreational activities. Visit this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from W

Photo by Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir. Nauthúsagil is a narrow ravine in South Iceland, located beneath the glacial volcano Eyjafjallajökull.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.

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 signi

Hafnarfjörður is Iceland’s third most populous city and located in the Greater Reykjavík Area. It has a population of 28,200 and is located to Reykjavík’s South. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Udm. No edits made. Economy o

The Westman Islands, or Vestmannaeyjar, are an archipelago of 15 islands and 30 rock stacks off the South Coast of Iceland. Aside from their incredible natural beauty, the islands have the world’s l

The Icelandic Highlands cover the majority of the country and many of Iceland’s impressive natural attractions can be found here. Away from crowds, noise and bustle, the Highlands offer silence, ser

Lakagígar is a row of spectacular craters along twenty-five kilometers in the southern Icelandic Highlands, formed in the eruptions at Laki in 1783-1784. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlan

Uxatindar is a mountain peak in the Southern Highlands which stands 642 metres above sea level. It is green with moss throughout summer and is surrounded by rivers, black sand deserts, grassland and

Grábrók is a volcanic crater east of Lake Hreðavatn in the fjord of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by

Keflavik, meaning ‘Driftwood Bay,’ is a town in southwest Iceland, positioned along the Reykjanes coast, 29 miles (47 kilometers) from Reykjavik. In 1995, Keflavík merged with Njarðvík and Hafnir to form the municipality of Reykjanesbær, which has a collective population of 15,500. The town is r

Olafsvik is a fishing town of just over a 1000 people, located on the west side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.  Visit this fishing town while on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.  Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Ermstrur. No changes made. Economy and services Olafsvik ha

Fludir is a small, picturesque village located in the municipality of Hrunamannahreppur in the Southern Region of Iceland. One of the best ways to visit and explore this region is on a Golden Circl