Best places in Iceland

Ludentarborgir is a crater row east of Lake Myvatn, about 15 meters long. The best way to visit this area is on a relaxed self drive tour. One of the best options for doing so is this 7-day Arctic Coast Way self drive, available in the summer months. These craters take their name from the explosio

Akrafjall is a mountain located on the Akranes Peninsula on the West Coast of Iceland. Explore this region on a self drive tour in Iceland, or take a tour of the Westfjords. Mount Akrafjall is a lone and eye-catching mountain that rises between the coastlines of Hvalfjörður Fjord and Leirárvogur

The Husafell Canyon Baths is an off-the-beaten-path geothermal bath in West Iceland. It's known for its stunning canyon, mountain, and glacier surroundings. Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of th

Hrafnagja is a 7.7-meter long canyon, 68 meters at its widest, located at Thingvellir National Park in South Iceland. The Hrafnagja canyon marks the western boundary of the Eurasian plate. Its equi

Selfoss is a town of about 7,000 people located in South Iceland, by the banks of the river Olfusa, one of the largest rivers in the country. Located 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Reykjavik, Selfoss is one of the largest towns in Iceland outside of the capital area. It sits by the Ring Road that

Arnarhóll is a hill, situated on the eastern end of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, and a district in the capital’s downtown area.  Visit Arnarhóll on a tour of Reykjavik. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Ziko Van Dijk. No edits made. As a district, Arnarhóll lies east of streets Lækjargat

Stokkseyri is a village of about 445 people in South Iceland, founded on the great Thjorsarhraun lava. In former times Stokkseyri was an important fishing center and trading village. Visit this v

Strutslaug (also known as Holmsarbotnalaug) is a geothermal pool in the South Highlands, north of Myrdalsjokull glacier and close to Torfajokull glacier volcano. The pool is located at the side of a

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 mount

At Jokulheimar, close to Tungnarjokull glacier in Vatnajokull National Park are two cabins run by the Icelandic Glacier Research Association. Explore this area of Iceland on a self drive tour. Accom

Austurdalur is a valley in Skagafjordur district in Northwest Iceland. The mighty glacier river Austari Jokulsa runs through the valley and puts its mark on the whole area. The river is popular for rafting and the flora in the area is varied. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. Innermost of the valley is a deep gully through which the river runs down and joins Vestari Jokulsa to form Heradsvotn. This gully, in particular, is highly popular for rafters. In Fagrahlid there's a natural forest of birch and willow. River Beauty Willowherbs, and angelica grow in the gullys

Austari-Jokulsa (East Jokulsa River), 'The Beast of the East', is a glacier river in Skagafjordur district. With its strong stream, wild canyon scenery and heart-pumping whitewater, it is

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 Ragnars

Flateyri is the largest settlement in the 2km deep fjord, Önundarfjörður, in the Westfjords of Iceland. Its population is still just under 200 people. Even by the Westfjords’ high standards, Önundarfjörður is known for its sublime beauty, tabletop mountains, and eccentric museums.  The best way to

Glaumbaer is an open-air museum featuring a traditional turf farm and timber buildings that showcase 18th and 19th-century life in Iceland. It's located in the Skagafjordur fjord in North Icelan

Eystrahorn is a little-known but spectacular mountain in east Iceland. It is part of the Krossasnesfjall mountain range. Geography of Eystrahorn At 756 metres (2,480 feet), Mount Eystrahorn a notably tall feature in the Krossasnesfjall mountain region. It is one of the few mountains in Iceland

Hvitarvatn is a glacier lake in the Icelandic Highlands, feeding the glacier river Hvita in South Iceland. The lake lies where the highland road Kjalvegur starts from the south and is located around 4

Vestari Jokulsa, a.k.a. Jokulsa vestri ('West Glacial River') is a glacial river in Skagafjordur. It is a highly popular river for rafting. Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland. The river starts at the north-west of the glacier Hofsjokull as many rivulets that join, and fall t