Place(s)
- Reykjavik
- Vatnajökull and Thingvellir National Park
- Myvatn
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Jokulsarlon
- Landmannalaugar
Best Time to Visit
- If you want to enjoy the midnight sun, pick summer. If you want to hike, visit during July-August. If you want to see the northern lights, come during the months of February-march or September-October
Uniquely Popular For
- The midnight sun
- northern lights
- glacier formations
- waterfalls
- geothermal pools
- Caldera: volcanic crater, especially one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano
- multifaceted landscape consisting of volcanoes
- geysers
- hot springs and lava fields and wildlife including Icelandic horses
- puffins
- whales
- and sheep
General Tourist Attractions
- Book a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa is located in Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
- Explore the ice caves carved under the Vatnajokull Glacier.
- Stroll through the surreal ink-black sand of the Reynisfjara Beach
- Visit the Geysers of Haukadalur on Iceland’s Golden Circle, which erupts every five to eight minutes.
- Spot the majestic whales and puffins in Husavik, located on the Skjalfandi Bay.
- Go bird watching at the shallow lake of Myvatn which is also home to several species of whooper swans, loons, ducks and midges.
- Hike through the waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and hot springs along the Laugavegar, which is also Iceland’s longest hiking trail and the best way to get to know the Nordic nation.
- Spot a rainbow (or two) at the Skogafoss falls.
- Take in the magnificent view of Reykjavik from atop the Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in Iceland.
Memorable Pursuits
- Take in the captivating view of the Jokulsarlon lagoon, the landscape of which is so mesmerizing that it has ended up in half a dozen movies.
- Head over to the Vatnaokull National Park to see the gigantic Dettifoss Falls
- Go on a day tour of the Dyngjufjoll Mountains, which lead to Askja, a caldera through the Odadehraun desert, Iceland’s biggest. Do not miss Lake Viti, a geothermal lake with milky blue water that you might like to take a bath in.
- Get the chance of walking behind a waterfall at Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls.
- Head over to Svartifoss falls, Iceland’s most unusual waterfall, because of the black basalt hexagonal blocks that frame it. You can also see three other falls while you hike to Svartifoss.
Something Leisurely
- If you’re into bird-watching, you cannot miss the Latrabjarg bird cliffs, which happens to be Europe’s largest sea-bird cliff, where many sea birds have gotten accustomed to humans, hence making it immensely popular. Also make sure to enoy the turquoise blue water of Breidavik Beach while you’re there.
Quick Tip(s) from the Locals
- Always be mindful of not littering. Icelanders are very particular about keeping their surroundings clean. There is no tipping culture in Iceland. And, if you want to break the ice with the local, just talk about the weather.
