Best places in Iceland

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 northwestern coast of Heimaey, the biggest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. Throughout the 20th centur

Langavatn lake is a huge lake in West Iceland, near the Snaefellsnes peninsula and the town of Borgarnes.  Langavatn lake is an ideal place to visit if you want to step away from the hustle and bu

Mælifell is a composite cone volcano located in the highlands of South Iceland. Geography of Mælifell Mælifell is a 791 metre tall volcano that stands out in a desert of black sands. It was once

The Viking Village Film Set is a replica Viking settlement tucked beneath Vestrahorn Mountain. Located on the Stokksnes Peninsula, it was originally built for a film project that was never completed. Since then, it has been used in several productions, including the Netflix series The Witcher: Bl

Hlíðarfjall is a ski resort in north Iceland, on a mountain of the same name. Photo by Bryndis Birgisdottir 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 exper

Grimsvotn refers to subglacial lakes and a volcano of the same name that lie in the western part of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier, in the Icelandic highlands. This volcano is the most active 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 platf