Best places in Iceland

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. Ingolfshofdi is encircled by rocky cliffs but a sand dune lies to its north west, wherefrom the cape can be reached. Part of the cape is well ve

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. Tindfjöll is located in the south-west of the Icelandic highlands, close to sett

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 Myvatn, or plan your self-drive tour from Reykj

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 scenic surroundings. The Raufarhafnarviti lighthouse by the town of Raufarhofn serves as a guide to help ships navigate the rocky North Iceland coastline. It allows the vessels to avoid hazards and reach their destinations safely. Because of its beautiful views and surroundings, it’s a great place to stop and rest for those who choose to rent a car for self-drive tours of Iceland. This seven-day

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 temporary exhibitions. The museum serves as a central hub for preserving, documenting, and showcasing the history, culture, and heritage of Husavik and surrounding settlements in the region. Its purpose is to provide visitors insight into various aspects of local life through artifacts, photographs, and

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. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Hansueli Krapf

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 take

  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. Explore a wide range of Highland tours. Kjalvegur Kjalvegur, or the F35, is one of the longest roads in Iceland, taking five hours to traverse, and one of only two to cross Highlands, the other being Spreng

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

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. Its name d

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. The fjord

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 large

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. Although its original name is Arnarker (Eagle's Basin), the cave is almost always locally referred t

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 to

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 pl

Herjolfsdalur is a lush valley in the Westman Islands off of Iceland's South Coast. It has a rich Viking history dating back over a millennium. The Herjolfsdalur valley is located on the northwes