Best places in Iceland

Bæjarins Beztu Pyslur is a popular hot dog stand in the centre of Iceland’s capital Reykjavík.  Make a stop at this hot dog stand during your tour of Reykjavik. The name of the business translates

Silfra is a fissure filled with clear spring water and a diver's paradise. It is famous for being the only place in the world where you can go snorkeling or diving between two tectonic plates. The rift of Silfra is one of Iceland's most cherished wonders. Located within Thingvellir Nation

Þingvallavatn (anglicised to Thingvallavatn, ‘the Lake of the Fields of Parliament’) is a rift valley lake located roughly forty-minutes drive from Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavík. This location

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a beautiful, dramatic canyon in South Iceland, close to the historic town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Explore a wide range of South Coast tours and self drive packages. Fjaðrárgljúfur is little known and is thus far less crowded than other sites in the area, such as Skaftafell nature reserve, and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Its beauty and isolation make it a dream location for photographers and hikers alike. Though the valley was only formed at the end of the last ice age approximately 10,000 years ago, the bedrock here is much older, dating back two million years. The ravin

Breiðamerkurjökull is the glacial tongue that extends from southern Vatnajökull and into the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, creating the icebergs that define this beautiful landmark. Breiðamerkurjökull is constantly retreating, breaking and melting, causing the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to increase

Djúpalónssandur is an arched-shaped bay of dark cliffs and black sand, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Western Iceland.  Discover this area on a tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. History & Monuments  The location was once home to a prosperous fishing village, similar to other abandoned

Olkelda is a farm in the south of Snaefellsnes that draws its name from a mineral spring close by. Visitors are allowed to drink from the water in the spring, which is naturally carbonated. Picture from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Bromr. No edits made. The name Olkelda translates to "ale spr

Grjótagjá is a small lava cave located near lake Mývatn in north Iceland, famous for featuring a beautiful geothermal hot spring in its depths. Though it cannot be entered, the Mývatn area can be d

Hellissandur is a village dating back to the 16th Century, found on the northwesternmost point of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. Explore this area while on a self-drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Chensiyuan. No edits made. Like many other pl

Kaldidalur Valley is a highland road and Iceland’s second-highest pass. Kaldidalur is known for being one of the most scenic drives in the country, offering stunning views of various natural landscapes. Kaldidalur Valley, or “Route 550,” is one of the most famous routes in Iceland, together w

Hellnar is an old fishing village on the westernmost part of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. It used to be one of the largest fishing stations of the peninsula, with the oldest written record of seafari

Svartifoss, in spite of being just 20 meters (66 feet) tall, and not particularly powerful, is one of Iceland’s most popular waterfalls. The beauty of its formation and surroundings draw thousands o

Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður. It is o

Hvanneyri is a small agriculture and church centre in the West of Iceland and can be visited 80 km north of Reykjavik in the municipality of Borgarbyggð. The settlement, known for its history of farming, is surrounded by luscious green meadows and walkable hills. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. History What is now the municipality of Borgarbyggð was once an important landing zone for Iceland’s earliest settlers, who followed the rivers inland on their conquest for a new home. By setting up farmsteads along the way, these early adventurers blazing the trail for centurie

Hitardalur is an ancient manor estate and vicarage in the valley of the same name in West Iceland, close to Borgarnes. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Photo above from Wikimedia

The Northeast of Iceland is one of the country’s eight traditional regions, encompassing diverse landscapes like waterfalls, lakes, fjords, and coastal towns. It is also home to Akureyri, the most populous town in Iceland outside the Capital Region. Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in the

Fnjoskadalur is a valley in South-Thingeyjarsysla county in North Iceland. It is home to Vaglaskogur, the country's largest birch forest. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self dr

Eyrarbakki is a charming village with a population of roughly 600 people. Once a leading port and trading center for the south, Eyrarbakki has a rich history to go with its quaint beauty.  Photo fro