Best places in Iceland

Northwest Iceland is a region in the land of fire and ice characterized by its untamed natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. It is home to the largest seal colony in Icelan

Eldvorp is a crater row of scoria and spatter cones located northwest of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland. The area has extensive geothermal activity, emanating steam of about 280 degrees Celcius. The lava from the crater row is one of the most extensive Holocene lava fl

  Laugafell is a small mountain to the north-east of the glacier Hofsjokull, in the Icelandic mid-highlands. On the north-western slopes of Laugafell are geothermal hot springs, mountain huts that are operated in the summer and a cozy natural pool. It is thus a good destination for hikers. Explo

Tjornes is a small peninsula located in the North of Iceland. Located close to the town of Husavik, Tjornes is known for its impressive geology and vibrant birdlife. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Honza and Ivana Ebr. One of the best ways to fully take in the beauty of Tjornes is f

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

Modrudalur a Fjollum is the highest positioned farm in Iceland (469 m above sea level) and is located in the east highlands, north of Vatnajokull glacier. It's a short drive from the Ring Road,

Skjalfandi is a bay in North Iceland known as one of the best whale-watching destinations in the country. You can visit Skjalfandi bay as part of a whale-watching boat tour from Husavik, the only town on the waterfront. You can also drive along the bay's coast as part of a self-drive tour of Ic

The Jökulsá á Fjöllum is the second longest river in Iceland, best known for the waterfalls within it. See this impressive river while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Geography of the Jökulsá á F

The quiet and quaint island of Papey can be found off Iceland's East Coast, in the municipality of Djúpavogshreppur. Roughly 2 square kilometres in size, with its highest point 59m above sea level, the island is famous amongst birdwatchers and nature lovers for its large colony of Atlantic P

Melrakkaey ("Fox Island") is a small island found at the mouth of Grundarfjörður. Melrakkaey was protected in 1972 and today, only those with permission from the Nature Conservation Agency may visit.  Visit this island while on a self drive tour. As with the majority of islands along the shallow

Valshamar is a vertical cliff in Hvalfjordur in Southwest Iceland, highly popular for rock climbing. The cliff is bolted and offers many great routes, ranging from 15 to 20 meters. The area is consid

Fjardara is a small, picture-perfect lake in Seydisfjordur, in the beautiful Eastfjords. It's a fantastic spot for strolls and serene moments at the water's edge. The Fjardara lake, or "Fjaðrará" in Icelandic, is surrounded by lush landscapes and towering peaks, with the charming town of Se

Grindavik is a town on the southern side of the Reykjanes Peninsula. It has a strong maritime history and has faced seismic activity due to its location on the Mid-Atlantic rift. The small fishing town of Grindavik is located on the southern coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Known for its rich mari

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

Hofsjokull is the third largest glacier in Iceland and is situated in the Mid-Higlands. Hofsjokull has an active subglacial caldera volcano which is the largest active one in the country. The glacie

Fláajökull ("Sloping Glacier") is a small glacier tongue found on the east side of Breiðabunga volcano, stretching down from Iceland's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.  Explore this area while on

Djúpivogur is a small coastal village located on the Búlandsnes peninsula, nestled by the picturesque fjord of Hamarsfjörður in East Iceland. Explore a wide range of Eastfjords tours. The town has an approximate population of 400 people. Fishing has been the primary engine for Djúpivogur’s econo

Bjarnarfjörður is a fjord in the Westfjords, south of Veiðileysufjörður and north of Steingrímsfjörður. Bjarnarfjörður is known for its untouched isolation, its stunning hiking trails and the playful