Best places in Iceland

The Northern Westfjords is part of the Westfjords in Iceland, home to the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and the town of Isafjordur. Because of its sparse population and remote location, the area has preserved its striking beauty and remains one of the most unspoiled areas in Iceland. Like its counterparts like the Eastfjords and the South Coast, the Westfjords offers an experience for guests of all ages. Stretching over 8,599 square miles (22,271 square kilometers), the Westfjords is home to countless natural gems, dynamic wildlife, and captivating sceneries. If you're planning on visit

Saenautavatn is a lake near Egilsstadir in East Iceland with fishing and hiking opportunities and a history museum. The Saenautavatn lake is one of the largest in the Jokuldalsheidi area in East Iceland. The ruins of the Rangalon farmstead are at its north end, abandoned in 1924. At the lake’s sout

Þerneyjarsund is a large channel of water between the islands Þerney and Gunnuey.  Þerney island is found in Kollafjörður and is named after the Arctic tern. During the summer months, the island is used as a haven for farm animals. The island is also home to the ruins of a 13th Century church.  Þe

Hoffell is a farmland area in Southeast Iceland. Explore this area while on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Gummao. No edits made. Hoffell is located by the outlet glacier of Hoffelsjökull, a tongue of the largest ice cap in Europe, Vatnajökull.

The Gardskagi lighthouses are two quaint Icelandic monuments standing next to each other at the tip of Gardur village in Reykjanes Peninsula. There are currently no specific tours that will take you to the double lighthouses of Gardur. Fortunately, some excursions will allow you to add a visit on,

Austurstraeti is a small yet charming pedestrian street in Iceland located in the downtown area of Reykjavik. Locals and tourists visiting the Icelandic capital can visit Austurstraeti street by joining guided tours, such as this two-hour guided Reykjavik walking tour and this three-hour private to