Best places in Iceland

Mosfellsdalur is a valley, located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavík.  Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Stig Nygaard. No edits made. The valley of Mosfellsdalur is a lush and sceni

Djúpavík is a village in the Westfjords of Iceland, located in Árneshreppur which is the least populous municipality in the country.   Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr. No edits made. No edits made. Djúpavík is located in the North-West part of Iceland and the eastern part of the Westfjords. The village is as rural as they com

Visit Thingeyrarkirkja Church in North Iceland, the first stone church ever built in Iceland. Located just off the Ring Road, this historic site is a must-see for travelers interested in Icelandic culture, history, and architecture. Thingeyrarkirkja is a Romanesque-style stone church built in 1877, replacing an older turf church on the same site.

The Icelandic Seal Center is a leading research and educational facility dedicated to the conservation and study of seals, offering visitors the chance to learn about and observe these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Known as Selasetur Íslands in Icelandic, this museum is located in

The Sagnheimar Folk Museum offers a captivating journey through the complete history of the Westman Islands.  The Sagnheimar Folk Museum, Byggðasafn Vestmannaeyja in Icelandic, is also known as the Folk Museum of Vestmannaeyjar. It's a hands-on, modern museum that's a must-visit for those i

Mjoifjordur is the name of a fjord and a small village in the East Fjords area of Iceland. You can visit this beautiful strip of water and a tiny settlement with the same name by taking a slight detour from a seven-day self-drive tour of the Ring Road. Alternatively, you can take your time and expl

Vigur Island, half an hour’s boat ride from Ísafjörður in the Westfjords, is famous for its enormous colony of birdlife. Species here include puffins, eider ducks, arctic terns, black guillemots and

Breiðavík is a beach in the Westfjords, near the very popular Látrabjarg birdwatching cliffs.  Spend some time in this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative C

Skessuhorn is a prominent mountain in West Iceland, offering spectacular climbing opportunities and excellent views. Travelers can marvel at Skessuhorn's splendor during a self-drive tour, includ

Hornbjarg is an enormous cliff in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the Westfjörds. It is one of the northernmost locations in the country. Explore this area on a tour of the Westfjords of Iceland

Hvitserkur waterfall is a charming waterfall in West Iceland, just 22 miles (36 kilometers) north of Thingvellir National Park. The waterfall’s off-the-beaten-path location makes it ideal for travelers who want to avoid tourist crowds. Likewise, its proximity to some popular Icelandic attractions l

The Thridrangar Lighthouse is considered one of the most dramatic and unique lighthouses in the world, and it’s also the most isolated, located 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) off the southern coast of Iceland in the Westman Islands. Today the lighthouse is only accessible via helicopter. Although it’

Bjarnarflag is the oldest geothermal power station in Iceland, having been first opened nearly fifty years ago in 1969. Explore this location on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Pjt56. No edits made. The station can be found near Námafjall, a mountain ren

Djupivogur lighthouse, known as Æðarsteinsviti in Icelandic, is a beautiful lighthouse west of Djupivogur harbor in Southeast Iceland.  The Djupivogur lighthouse is known for its bright orange color,

Þrengslavegur is a road in Iceland that connects Route 1 to the towns along the southern coastline, whereas Þrengsli is a picturesque stream that runs along it. These sites are often visited on Nor

Oxnadalur is a magnificent valley in the fjord Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Priest, poet and translator Jon Thorlaksson lived there in his later days and to his daying day, at the farm Baegisa. Jonas Hallgrimsson, one of Iceland's most beloved poets, was born in the valley, at the farm Hraun.

The French Museum showcases the history of French sailors in Iceland. It's located in the historic French Hospital building in Faskrudsfjordur in the Eastfjords, which is sometimes called the "French Town in Iceland." The French Museum, or "Frakkar á Íslandsmiðum" in Icelandic, is located in Fa

Gleðivík, or Merry Bay, is the name of the coastline just outside the town of Djúpivogur in East Iceland. It is best known for Eggin í Gleðivík, an outdoor art installation featuring 34 granite eggs along the harbor, each representing a native bird species in the region. Learn more about this are