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This place is one of Iceland’s most iconic & haunting photography locations.

Once a symbol of the golden age of air travel, a Douglas Super DC-3 airplane lies hollow and forgotten on a …Read More

One of the most fantastic tourists in the region are the mud pits of  "Hverarond,." This hot spring area located in the east of "Mt. Namafjall", is one of the largest sulfur spring areas in I…Read More

Landmannalaugar in Iceland is a geothermal nature reserve in the southern highlands. The region is known for its soothing hot springs, brightly colored peaks, steam plumes, and bright blue lakes. …Read More

Most visitors to Iceland at some point, take the Golden Circle, the most popular tourist route in Iceland. Þingvellir is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do.  It's a large pa…Read More

If you’re trying to find a great one-day hike that mixes the best of Iceland into one trek, this is it. The Fimmvörðuháls path takes you thru a number of the foremost dramatic scenery Iceland has …Read More

Rutshellir Cave is located right off the ring road not far from Skogafoss. There is a sign at the parking area describing the purpose of the caves. If you're self-driving along the South Shore of …Read More

Next to Sørvágsvatn (see our hiking guide for this iconic location), the Mulafossur waterfall is one of the main attractions on the Faroe Islands.

The main advantage is that it’s so easy to…Read More

Forgetting that Game of Thrones put this view on every fan to do list, it is still absolutely worth the trek if you're on the Southern Road. 

Reynisfjara Beach is the South Coast of Iceland…Read More

Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in Skjálfandafljót river in North-Iceland is one of the most beautiful waterfalls. The falls drop into a large pool in a beautiful fan shape. The canyon itself is interestin…Read More

Teigarhorn farm in Djupavogshreppur is one of the most renowned zeolites’ spot in the world, as natural conditions provide exceptional opportunities to examine and study the formation, type and ch…Read More

On the popular Laugavegur trail, from Landmannalaugar to Hebórsmörk, the huts on Álftavatn Lake are about halfway down the trail. Sometimes those who walk Laugavegurinn walk the whole way to Álfta…Read More

Iceland is with conviction on almost every photographer's bucket list of places to shoot and rightly so. The beauty of landscape here is out rightly unique and proposes the kind of scenes that you…Read More

Dettifoss Waterfall has said to be one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe at 193 m3/s, and it does live up to its name! This incredible heavy volume of water will be putting out makes your …Read More

One of the most famous attractions in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon, and it's little wonder why. Unlike anything else on earth, the lovely milky-blue water contrasts sharply with the surrounding blac…Read More

Iceland has so many easy-to-visit waterfalls, and Fardagafoss is another addition to that list! I guess I should first say this assumes that you’ve driven the 404 miles from Reykjavík to Egilsstað…Read More

Vestrahorn on the Stokksnes peninsula is one of the most striking mountains in Iceland. Through cliffs escalating from the sides of a stunning lagoon, and black sand beaches all from place to plac…Read More

Hveravellir is one of the most impressive geothermal in the world located toward the Kjolur route (number F35), which runs across the middle highlands from Gullfoss in the south to Blondudal in th…Read More

Dyrhólaey is a 120-meter high peninsula, close to Vík. The incredible place got its name from the massive arch that the sea has eroded from the headland.

When the sea is calm, big boats can…Read More

The word Landmannalaugar translates as the “People’s Pool”, referring to the long history of travelers enjoying the benefits of this warm oasis in the middle of nowhere.

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Hvítserkur, otherwise known as the Troll of Northwest Iceland, is a 15 m (49 ft) tall basalt rock stack protruding from Húnaflói Bay. The rock is a nesting ground for seagulls, shag and fulmar, ma…Read More

Hi guys, this is my Iceland trip review. My first impression after leaving the city center was something like  "this place looks like as the earth just born".I really get impressed, it was an awes…Read More

Viðey Island is where art, history, and nature lie just beyond the city shore The combination of stunning views, historical ruins and contemporary art pieces make Viðey island something sp…Read More

Seljavallalaug (e.g. Seljvavellir pool) is one of those locations many Iceland tourists ignore because they're busy checking out all the southern highlights on their Been There Done That list. It …Read More

Kerlingarfjöll is one of Iceland's most valuable natural attractions. It is situated on the Central Highlands and is component of an active volcanic scheme that features one of the most captivatin…Read More

What are your favorite subjects to photograph? Landscape, wild life, people, macro, animals, celestial features, decay? You can find them all in Iceland. I searched for Iceland photo tours.  We b…Read More

It takes time to get there, including from Isafjordur, but probably more so from anywhere else you might start from in Iceland, and the drive there from Isafjordjur, and the scenery on the way was…Read More

This Glacier is located in south coast of Iceland. It is not far from highway 1 to Vik. To see the enormous magnitude of the natural ice cap that moves along the land on it's own. To see the blue …Read More

The route is typically completed over 2–4 days with potential stops at the mountain huts at Hrafntinnusker, Álftavatn, Hvanngil and Emstrur. An ultramarathon is held on the route each July. It is …Read More

Seljalandsfoss waterfall will likely be one of the first things you hear about Iceland. When visiting you should be prepared to get a little wet because Seljalandsfoss is one of the very rare wate…Read More

The Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Iceland. The lagoon is full of icebergs of different sizes and colors that drift under a hanging bride to end in the oc…Read More

The majority of Icelanders used to live in turf houses in the olden days, but bu 1966  most people moved out of the turf houses. There is still one turf house, which is inhabited in the summertime…Read More

Vindbelgjarfjall is a volcano in the northeast of Iceland, on the shores of lake Mývatn, whose formation dates back to the Ice Age. It is part of the Krafla volcanic system and is one of th…Read More

Strokkur is Iceland’s most visited active geyser.  Strokkur is found in the Geysir Geothermal Area, titled after the Great Geysir, which got its name to all others across the world. It is the grea…Read More

Visible from almost any point in the city, Hallgrimskirkja Church sits at the top of Skolavordustigur Street, the central art and design shopping street in the capital. The iconic building is 74,5…Read More

Westman Islands is one of the wonders of nature, surrounded by mountains, islands, volcanoes, puffins and other seabirds. Westman Islands also has one of the most beautiful and extraordinary 18 ho…Read More

A brief walk into Skaftafell National Park in South Iceland offers site visitors a breathtaking view of Svartifoss (Black Falls). Ice-cold meltwater from the Svinafellsjokull glacier feeds the wel…Read More

Grjotagja cave is made of volcanic rock, with a secret hot spring inside. Positioned next to the Mývatn Lake. Back in 1970, this pool had started heating up rapidly, making it impossible to…Read More

Arnarstapi and Hellnar of Snæfellsnes are two tiny villages located at the end of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The interest of the places lies mainly in exploring the coast, very beautiful at this …Read More

Krosslaug are two geothermal pools close to the Birkimelur that was built by the local youth association in 1948. The name of the pool, Krosslaug originating from the time of the Conversion to Chr…Read More

Located close to Lagarfljót lake and right across the Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss is waterfall 145 meters above sea level waterfall . The waterfall is composed of beau…Read More

Mýrdalur is an area of disparities and splendid sceneries. It has a lot of precipitation which waters the brilliant green grass in the steep mountainsides, while higher up, on the Mý…Read More

Located in central 101 Reykjavík, this public park is considered the midmost point of the downtown and a public gathering place since 1930. During warm, sunny weather Austurvollur square be…Read More

This is the most wonderful spot of our visit to Iceland, almost felt like a dream. The roads leading here are normally not allowed for non-4WD cars.There is parking right at the rift where the mai…Read More

Eldfell is a jagged, ash-covered is a remembrance of the 1973 eruption,  that resulted in enlargement of Heimaey island, which is also the largest and only inhabited island in the Westman isl…Read More

Iceland’s second tallest waterfall at roughly 198 m / 649 ft high is located in Hvalfjordur and not visible from the road.

Until 2007, Glymur was the tallest waterfall in Iceland and some p…Read More

Grundarfjörður's magnificent mountain and one of the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Its secluded location extending out into the sea makes it a focal point for tourists and sailors alike. …Read More

Vestmannaeyjar islands also known as "The Westman Islands" archipelago, south of Iceland, is an area of consists of fifteen islands, with Heimaey Island being the largest and the only one that is …Read More

Encompassed by black sands and a mountainous coastline, it is an awe-inspiring spot to look out to the  Atlantic ocean. Especially the Seabirds, such as Arctic Terns, that form a colony on th…Read More

Jökulsárlón is the most famous lagoon of glaciers in Iceland. Conveniently located on Route 1, around halfway between the Skaftafell Nature Reserve and Höfn, it is a popula…Read More

Skogafoss is another of so many beautiful waterfalls of south of Iceland. The sound of the waterfall is incredibly loud, it is so impressive to stand right in front of it.It may seem just nice fro…Read More

Iceland is one of the most magical countries in the world, and so are its hiking opportunities. Although the climate can be unpredicted and most of the time harsh, depending on the season you are …Read More

Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes area of South Iceland. It is close to the three major sites that include Iceland’s world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route and thus makes for t…Read More

This is an amazing location if you love nature, mountains, and ice. If you are not doing a tour, you can walk up to the foot of the glacier but cannot hike or climb on the glacier. Note that depen…Read More

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is truly spectacular with the added bonus you can actually take the pathway behind the falls itself. It's a rough scramble in parts but not too bad if you take the path fr…Read More

The Nature baths are very nice and not over crowded. Lovely to soak in after a full day of hiking and watch the sunset from here. Bring your own towel so you don't have to rent one. They do have l…Read More

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach is a paradise for people who love diverse recreational activities, such as swimming, relaxing in hot tubs and enjoying a steam bath, Nauthólsv&iac…Read More

Hofskirkja Church is a lovely turf church in South-East Iceland's Öræfi area. For 700 years there has been a church at Hof in Öræfi and the first published reports of a church on this spot are fro…Read More

In South-Iceland, at the end of the highlands, you will find the third highest waterfall in Iceland. Háifoss, which is 122 meters high, is situated in Fossá river, which is a spring water river of…Read More

Leirhnjúkur is a lava field in the area of Mývatn and close to Reykjahlíð which flooded with lava during the eruption. 

The area from Leirhnjjúk north through Gjástykki in Kelduhverfi is un…Read More

Dazzling scenery and great hiking opportunities. Just north of Holn is the mountains of Vestrahorn. The best vantage point is via a privately maintained road-at the south end of the black sand bea…Read More

The idea that this hot spring, Deildartunguhver, can provide heating for a city over an hour away is fantastic, and the small amount of data provided at the site is interesting. And the idea that …Read More

Fjadrargljufur is a magical and stunning canyon not far from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Iceland's southeast. The Fjadrá River flows through the canyon that is up to 100 m deep and 2 km long. In many p…Read More

Reykjadalur has regularly been a favorite spot amongst locals in Iceland but in the past years, tourists are joining us there.

The trailhead to Reykjadalur begins starts at the Hot River c…Read More

Located on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park is probably one of the most suggested locations in guide books. This area contains fascinating landscapes and has a…Read More