Best places in Iceland

 Photo from Wikimedia. Creative Commons, by Jóna Þórunn. No edits made. Trékyllisvík is an isolated cove found in the Strandir region of the Westfjords, in Northwest Iceland. Trékyllisvík is found in the northern part of Iceland’s northernmost municipality, Árneshreppur. Explore this area of Icela

Loðmundarfjörður is a fjord in the northern part of the East Fjords of Iceland. Learn more about this area on a tour of the Eastfjords in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Michal Klajban. No edits made. The fjord sits between Seyðisfjörður and Eskifjörður. It was named by Loðm

Ludentarborgir is a crater row east of Lake Myvatn, about 15 meters long. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Co

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Diego Delso. No edits made. Akrafjall is a mountain located on the Akranes Peninsula on the West Coast of Iceland. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland, or take a tour of the Westfjords. Mount Akrafjall is a lone and eye-catching mountain that rises between the coastlines of Hvalfjörður Fjord and Leirárvogur Bay. The mountain covers most of its hosting peninsula’s landmass, as it rises close to the coastlines on each side. Its highest summit is Geirmundartindur with a peak of 643 metres. Geology and History The distinctive shape of

Hrafnagja is a 7.7-meter long canyon, 68 meters at its widest, located at Thingvellir National Park in South Iceland. The Hrafnagja canyon marks the western boundary of the Eurasian plate. Its equi

Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Themrme1. No edits made. Selfoss is a town of about 6,512 people in South Iceland, by the banks of the river Olfusá, one of the largest rivers in the countr

Arnarhóll is a hill, situated on the eastern end of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, and a district in the capital’s downtown area.  Visit Arnarhóll on a tour of Reykjavik. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Ziko Van Dijk. No edits made. As a district, Arnarhóll lies east of streets Lækjargata

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 an

Strutslaug (also known as Holmsarbotnalaug) is a geothermal pool in the South Highlands, north of Myrdalsjokull glacier and close to Torfajokull glacier volcano. The pool is located at the side of a cold water river and split in two parts by a wall of natural stone. Its size is about 8,5 x 5 meters

Búrfell is a mountain in the South of Iceland, situated along the western boundary of Þjórsárdalur Valley. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Geology and history The mountain is a basalt tuya, with tuya being a type of volcano formed when lava erupts through an ice cap or

At Jokulheimar, close to Tungnarjokull glacier in Vatnajokull National Park are two cabins run by the Icelandic Glacier Research Association. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Accom

Austurdalur is a valley in Skagafjordur district in Northwest Iceland. The mighty glacier river Austari Jokulsa runs through the valley and puts its mark on the whole area. The river is popular for ra

Austari-Jokulsa (East Jokulsa River), 'The Beast of the East', is a glacier river in Skagafjordur district. With its strong stream, wild canyon scenery and heart-pumping whitewater, it is considered one of the best rivers in Europe for rafting.  Explore this area of Iceland on a self driv

Tyrfingsstaðir turf farm is a unique turf house with several outhouses, dating back to before the year 1300. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above by Regína Hrönn Ragnars

Flateyri is the largest settlement in the 2km deep fjord, Önundarfjörður, in the Westfjords of Iceland. Its population is still just under 200 people. Even by the Westfjords’ high standards, Önundarfjörður is known for its sublime beauty, tabletop mountains, and eccentric museums.  The best way to

Glaumbaer, in the Skagafjordur district in North Iceland, is a museum featuring a renovated turf farm and timber buildings, showcasing 18th and 19th-century life in Iceland. Photo by Regína Hrönn R

Eystrahorn is a little-known but spectacular mountain in east Iceland. It is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range. Geography of Eystrahorn At 756 metres (2,480 feet), Mount Eystrahorn a notably tall feature in the Krossasnesfjall mountain region. It is one of the few mountains in Iceland

Hvitarvatn is a glacier lake in the Icelandic Highlands, feeding the glacier river Hvita in South Iceland. The lake lies where the highland road Kjalvegur starts from the south and is located around 45 km from the famous Gullfoss waterfall. Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland.