Best places in Iceland

Hagafell is a mountain on the Reykjanes peninsula and the site of the January 2024 volcanic eruption. It's on the edge of the town of Grindavik and next to the Sundhnukagigar crater row eruption site. Since 2021, the area surrounding the town of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula has been a hotspot for recurring volcanic activity. The initial 2021 eruption occurred at the nearby Fagradallsfjall volcano, which was followed by another eruption in 2022. In the summer of 2023, the third eruption took place in the area, this time by the Litli-Hrutur mountain. Later that same year, Grindavik

Arskogssandur is a community in the north of Iceland, nestled against the fjord Eyjafjordur. Although the population is small, it played a key role in Iceland's microbrewery revolution. Located between the larger settlements of Dalvik and Akureyri, Arskogssandur has more to it than its humble population of just around 130 people may suggest. It is the departure point for those taking the ferry over to Hrisey Island and the location of the Kaldi brewery and beer spa, which are open to visitors. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self-drive tour. One of the best options for

Þorvaldseyri is a historic farm located beneath Iceland’s most famous volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo by Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by

Svarfaðardalur is a wide, fertile and densely populated valley in North Iceland, dotted with quintessential farmsteads, gurgling streams and surrounded by a ring of spectacular mountain peaks. The highest mountain in the area is Dýjafjallshnjúkur, its summit measuring at 1445m.  Svarfaðardalur is part of the Dalvíkurbyggð municipality. The Svarfaðardalsá River flows through Svarfaðardalur, opening up at the coast of Dalvík, and is known to be an excellent spot for visiting anglers.  The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 

Ellidaa is a river inside the Reykjavik area. Its sources are two smaller rivers in the Blafjoll mountain range and the Hengill area that flow into Ellidavatn and its outlet forms the river.  The river is popular for salmon fishing, though this is quite expensive. On its way, the river flows thro

The beautiful Tungufljot in Southwest Iceland is one of Iceland‘s most cherished rivers for fishing sea trout. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The river lies in Biskupstungur in Arnessysla county, around 245 km from Reykjavik and about half an hour‘s drive from the village Vik

Veiðivötn is an area of over 50 small fishing lakes, situated north-east of Friðland að Fjallabaki and Landmannalaugar. The overall area is approximately 20 km (12 mi) long and 5 km (3 mi) wide.  Browse a wide range of tours of the Highlands of Iceland. These crater lakes of the area are best co

Surrounded by layered, flat top mountains, Bíldudalur is an attractive fishing village settled on the fjord, Arnarfjörður. This fjord-side location is responsible for the village’s envious reputation as “the good weather capital” of the Westfjords and is a well-tread spot for hikers, skiers and deep-sea anglers.  Explore this area on a self dr

Kistufell is a mountain in North Iceland, with a highest point of 1450 metres (4757 ft). Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Hiking and super jeep tours run up the mountain slopes. From here, you can attain spectacular views over Vatnajökull glacier and National Park, as well as the

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 Ragnarsdóttir Last inhabited in 1969, these huts are unlike most other turf buildings in Iceland in the sense that the land is now privately owned. The landowners, however, have an agreement with Skagafjörður Heritage Museum, whereby the Museum is permitted to have courses in the traditional Icelandic building techniques here. This means that the turf houses are under a constant state of restoration. T

Einhyrningur, which translates to Unicorn mountain, is an exceptional inactive volcano in the Southern Highlands of Iceland.  For those interested in hiking, photography, and sightseeing, traveling to Mount Einhyrningur is a rewarding experience. Hikers and travelers can visit this geological wonde

Neskaupstadur, in the fjord Nordfjordur, is a fishing town of around 1500 people in East Iceland. It is the largest town of the municipality of Fjardabyggd. Neskaupstadur has a strong fishing industry, is close to attractive nature, features an interesting museum and hosts two popular annual festi

  Reydarfjordur village is a charming little village on the longest fjord of East Iceland,  known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. Visit this beautiful Icelandic attraction on an Eastfjords tour or a self-drive adventure like this 11-Day Ring Road and Eastfjords Tour. The village is

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 mountai

Sandgerdi is a village on the Reykjanes peninsula, covering the western shore of Midnes to the northernmost part of the peninsula, Gardskagi. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Emstrur. No edits made. Sandgerdi is mainly a fishing community but also features industry, commerce and ser

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

The Herjolfstown Museum, also known as the Viking Wax Museum, is a unique cultural attraction in the Westman Islands with engaging exhibits about the Viking history of Iceland. Iceland has a rich Viking history and culture that remains essential to the modern day and you can find many cultural attractions in Iceland where you can learn about this time. Exhibitions like Herjolfstown, or "Herjólfsbær" in Icelandic, pay tribute to this early heritage of the country, and it's unique for its incorporation of life-size figures of real and fictional Icelanders. Herjolfstown is located on Heimae

Saurbaejarkirkja is a beautiful 19th-century Lutheran turf church in the fjord of Eyjafjordur in North Iceland. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Jon Gretarsson. No edits made. The church site is an old one, originally Catholic and rec