Best places in Iceland

Buri, in the Leitahraun lava field on the Reykjanes peninsula, is widely considered to be the most spectacular lava tube in Iceland. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping milli

Ingofshofdi is a cape and a nature reserve in Southeast Iceland, located south of Vatnajokull. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland

The Fossabrekkur waterfalls are a scenic, hidden gem in South Iceland situated at the bottom of the Hekla volcano, where two rivers meet. This epic 14-day self-drive tour of the complete Ring Road

Tindfjöll is a mountain ridge that runs south from the glacier and volcano Tindfjallajökull. It was formed in an eruption 54,000 years ago. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Borvan53. No edits made.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform

The Leirhnjukur volcano, or Leirhnjúkur in Icelandic, is an active crater near Lake Myvatn and one of Northeast Iceland's impressive natural wonders. Various tours are available to see this spectacular area in Iceland's Diamond Circle. Pass near the volcano on the 8-hour snowshoe tour of Lake Myva

Raufarhafnarviti is a lighthouse in the town of Raufarhofn in Northeast Iceland. It serves as a navigational aid for ships in the region, and it's known for its distinct bright orange color and sce

The Husavik Museum, also known as Safnahúsið á Húsavík in Icelandic, is a museum in Husavik highlighting the relationship of Icelanders to nature and maritime activities. It also houses a network of local museums in Northeast Iceland dedicated to fine arts, photography, natural artifacts, and tempo

Nesjavallavirkjun is a geothermal power station in southwestern Iceland, operated by Orka náttúrunnar (ON Power).  The plant is the second-largest of its kind in Iceland and sits close to Þingvellir National Park and the Hengill Volcano.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most t

Irafoss waterfall (spelled Íráfoss in Icelandic) is a South Iceland hidden gem that few tourists take the time to visit.  Some local horseback tours swing by the falls, or you can add an Irafoss waterfall excursion to a private tour itinerary. Check out this 10-hour private South Coast tour or tak

  Kjölur is a mountain pass on the highland road of Kjalvegur, which is one of two roads that connect the north and south of the country.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 writte

Stokkseyri is a village of about 445 people in South Iceland, founded on the great Thjorsarhraun lava. In former times Stokkseyri was an important fishing center and trading village. Visit this village on a self drive tour in Iceland. Notable attractions are the Ghost Center and the Elf-Troll and Northern Lights Museum, both located in the villa

Þríhyrningur (‘Three Peaks Mountain’) is a mountain found in Katla Geopark, in the south-west corner of Iceland.  Þríhyrningur is approximately 18 km away from the small town of Hvolsvöllur in Southern Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Milan Nykodym. No edits made.Why You Can

Arnarfjordur is the second-largest fjord of the Wesfjords and is known as one of the most beautiful of the fjords, due to its diverse landscape, majestic mountains and the breathtaking Dynjandi ('Thunderous') waterfall.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted tra

Holuhraun is an immense lava field north of Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland's Highlands. One of Iceland's more recent major eruptions occurred here, beginning on  29 August 2014 and ending on 27 February 2015. This eruption created a vast lava field of more than 85 km² (33 mi²), the largest to be produced in the country since the year 1783.Why

Trollafoss, spelled Tröllafoss in Icelandic, also known as Troll Waterfall, is a hidden waterfall in South West Iceland near Reykjavik City with a unique rock formation resembling a troll.  Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Panoramio upload bot No edits made. Nature lovers fascinated

Arnarker is a 515 m (1,693 ft) long cave in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of the old road leading from Þrengsli towards Selvogur.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland.Why You Can Trust Our ContentGuide to Iceland is the most trusted travel platform in Iceland, helping mil

Iceland’s Sheep Farming Museum gives visitors an authentic glimpse into rural life and the importance of sheep farming in shaping the country’s culture and history. It’s not usually part of typical tourist routes, making it a rewarding stop for those exploring the Westfjords. Set in a peaceful cor

Blahylur lake, spelled Bláhylur in Icelandic and also known as Hnausapollur, is a stunning crater lake in the Southern Highlands. Blahylur was formed during an immense volcanic eruption in 871, just a few years before Iceland's first settlers reportedly arrived. Today, it's a picturesque place for