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Golden Circle
Golden Circle toursGolden Circle Stops Explained
The Golden Circle is a loop of about 300 kilometres with three main stops and several popular extra stops in southwest Iceland.
Golden Circle Tour vs Self-Drive: Which Is Right for You?
Golden Circle tour vs self drive, with route distance, driving time, day-trip timing, and what guided tours and self-driving involve.
Ring Road or Golden Circle: Which Is Right for Your Trip?
A clear fact-based comparison of Iceland’s Golden Circle and Ring Road, with distances, driving times, and trip length.
Self-Drive vs Guided Tour in Iceland: Which Is Right?
A factual comparison of self-drive and guided travel in Iceland, with Golden Circle distances, driving rules, and seasonal access facts.
Oxararfoss in Thingvellir: What to Know
Oxararfoss is a waterfall in Thingvellir National Park on the Golden Circle route, with a marked path and boardwalk to a viewing platform.
Almannagja Gorge at Thingvellir
Almannagja gorge in Thingvellir National Park lies on the Golden Circle route, with a path on the gorge floor and links to Iceland's assembly history.
Þingvellir National Park: rift, history, and Silfra
Þingvellir National Park spans the rift between two tectonic plates, holds Iceland's oldest parliament site, and contains the Silfra fissure.
Skalholt Cathedral Iceland: key history and site
Skalholt Cathedral in south Iceland, founded as a bishopric in 1056, with a cathedral built from 1956 to 1963 and major Reformation history.
Golden Circle Itinerary: Route and Main Stops
A factual Golden Circle itinerary route: the main stops, the usual driving order, common extra stops, and tour comparison options.
Efstidalur Farm on the Golden Circle
Efstidalur is a working dairy farm on the Golden Circle route near Laugarvatn, with farm ice cream, a restaurant, and a guesthouse.
Silfra Snorkeling in Iceland: What to Know Before You Go
Snorkeling Silfra between two tectonic plates: water temperature, visibility, drysuit and age rules, and what a guided tour includes.
Secret Lagoon at Flúðir: Iceland's oldest geothermal pool
The Secret Lagoon, or Gamla Laugin, at Flúðir: a natural geothermal pool from 1891, water at 38 to 40°C, a common Golden Circle add-on.
Golden Circle with Kids: Family Day Basics
Golden Circle with kids family basics, including the main stops, safety points, and tour comparison for a family day from Reykjavik.
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths Guide
A practical guide to Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths, steam rooms, lake dip, rye bread baking, and its Golden Circle location.
Faxi Waterfall: What to Know on the Golden Circle
Faxi Waterfall on the Golden Circle is about 80 metres wide and 7 metres tall, on the Tungufljot river off Route 35 in South Iceland.
Kerið crater: a red Golden Circle volcanic lake
Kerið crater on the Golden Circle: a red volcanic crater about 55 m deep with a blue lake, commonly given as around 6,500 years old.
Strokkur Geyser: key facts for the Golden Circle
Strokkur Geyser in Iceland's Golden Circle erupts every 6 to 10 minutes, usually reaching 15 to 20 metres, sometimes about 40 metres.
Gullfoss waterfall: a practical Golden Circle guide
How to visit Gullfoss on Iceland's Golden Circle: the two-tier drop into the Hvítá canyon, viewing paths, and what to expect across the seasons.
Golden Circle vs South Coast: which day trip to choose
Golden Circle vs South Coast: the Golden Circle is a 230 km loop of three stops, the South Coast a longer drive to waterfalls and black sand.
Driving the Golden Circle: Route, Stops, and Times
The Golden Circle route in order: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, how long the loop takes, the best detours, and whether to drive it or take a tour.
The Golden Circle in Winter: Route, Light, and Roads
The Golden Circle in winter covers about 230 to 300 km and typically takes 6 to 8 hours, with paved access to the three main stops year-round.
Geysir geothermal area: Strokkur and the Golden Circle
Geysir on the Golden Circle: Strokkur erupts every few minutes, the Great Geysir is mostly dormant, and the Haukadalur hot-spring field.
Fridheimar Tomato Farm on the Golden Circle
A practical guide to Fridheimar tomato farm, its geothermal greenhouses, restaurant, horse show, and Golden Circle tour visits.
Bruarhlod Canyon: what to know before you go
Bruarhlod Canyon Iceland is a narrow canyon on the Hvita, about 3 kilometres downstream of Gullfoss and roughly 116 kilometres east of Reykjavik.
Bruarfoss Waterfall: trail, access, and tour basics
Bruarfoss Waterfall in Iceland, where it is, how the trail works, and what to know before visiting on a Golden Circle trip.
South Coast
South Coast toursCaves of Hella Guide
Plan a Caves of Hella visit with its 1-hour guided tour, five-cave route, three entered caves, protected access, carvings, uncertain origins, and road location.
Eldheimar Museum Heimaey Guide
Plan an Eldheimar Museum visit with facts on Heimaey's 1973 eruption, evacuation, five-month duration, destruction, recovery, and rebuilding.
Black Sand Beaches in Iceland: Beyond Reynisfjara
How Iceland’s black sand beaches form, from Reynisfjara near Vik to Diamond Beach and Djupalonssandur.
Jokulsarlon and Iceland's Glacier Lagoons
A practical guide to Jokulsarlon, Fjallsarlon, Diamond Beach, access, boat tours, wildlife, and seasonal conditions.
The Ideal 5-Day Iceland Itinerary
A Reykjavik-based 5 day Iceland itinerary with Route 1 south coast distances, Golden Circle timings, and Jokulsarlon facts.
7-Day Iceland Itinerary: The Classic 7 Days
A 7 day Iceland itinerary usually combines the Golden Circle, the South Coast, and a run east to the glacier lagoon.
Driving Iceland's Ring Road: The Complete Route 1 Guide
Iceland's Ring Road is Route 1, a 1309 km loop completed in 1974. Here are the key route facts, road rules, and trip length guidance.
Iceland's South Coast Guide
South Coast facts on Route 1 distances, waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and Jokulsarlon.
The Best Waterfalls in Iceland: A Region-by-Region Guide
A factual guide to waterfalls in Iceland, from south coast falls to north Iceland, the Westfjords, and the southeast.
Eldfell: Heimaey's 1973 eruption
Eldfell is a volcanic cone on Heimaey in the Westman Islands. Its eruption began on 23 January 1973 and the cone rose to about 215 metres.
Svartifoss waterfall: dark basalt columns
Svartifoss drops about 20 metres in Skaftafell and is reached on foot from the visitor centre on a marked uphill trail.
Surtsey: island formation and access
Surtsey is a volcanic island off Iceland’s south coast, formed between 1963 and 1967 and closed to the public as a protected reserve.
Skaftafellsjokull Glacier Iceland
Facts about Skaftafellsjokull, a glacier tongue from Vatnajokull near Skaftafell in southeast Iceland.
South Coast in Winter
South coast Iceland in winter has waterfalls, black beaches, glaciers, ice caves, and short daylight with winter driving conditions.
Reynisfjara Safety: Sneaker Waves and Warnings
Reynisfjara safety information about sneaker waves, warning lights, and beach conditions near Vik on Iceland's south coast.
Vík í Mýrdal: Iceland's southernmost village guide
Vík í Mýrdal is Iceland's southernmost village, about 180 km from Reykjavík on the Ring Road and a practical base for the south coast.
Vestmannaeyjar off Iceland's south coast
Vestmannaeyjar is about 15 islands off Iceland's south coast, with Heimaey, Eldfell, Eldheimar, puffins, and protected Surtsey.
Stokksnes Vestrahorn Iceland
Stokksnes is a headland near Hofn, with Vestrahorn, a black sand beach, shallow lagoons, and a replica Viking village film set.
Lava Centre Hvolsvollur Iceland
The Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur is an indoor exhibition about Icelandic volcanoes and earthquakes on the south coast.
Hofn Iceland: town by Vatnajokull
Hofn is a small fishing town on Iceland’s southeast coast, on the Ring Road, between the sea and the Vatnajokull ice cap.
Vik Church: Vikurkirkja in Iceland
Vik Church, or Vikurkirkja, stands on a hill above Vik i Myrdal, with views over the village, black beach, and Reynisdrangar.
Laufskalavarda Cairns Iceland
Laufskalavarda is a lava ridge of stone cairns on Myrdalssandur, east of Vik, beside the Ring Road in south Iceland.
South Coast Iceland itinerary: Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón
A South Coast Iceland itinerary from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón: the stops in order, one-day and two-day plans, with distances and drive times.
South Coast Day Tour: What to Expect and Compare
A practical guide to a South Coast Day Tour, covering stops, distances, safety, seasons, and how to compare options.
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck: walk or shuttle
What the Solheimasandur Plane Wreck is, where it is, and how to reach it by foot or shuttle on Iceland's South Coast.
Reynisdrangar sea stacks near Reynisfjara
Reynisdrangar are basalt sea stacks just off Reynisfjara beach, near Vik on the south coast, with a tallest stack of about 66 metres.
Sólheimajökull glacier walks on Iceland's South Coast
Sólheimajökull is a retreating outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull on Iceland's South Coast, walked only with a guide on crampons.
Skógafoss waterfall: a guide to Iceland's south coast
How to visit Skógafoss on Iceland's south coast: the 60 m drop, the staircase to the clifftop viewpoint, and the Fimmvörðuháls trailhead.
Kirkjubaejarklaustur: village, history, and nearby sights
Kirkjubaejarklaustur in South Iceland sits on Route 1, roughly 250 kilometres east of Reykjavik, with local history and nearby natural sights.
Systrafoss in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Facts about Systrafoss above Kirkjubaejarklaustur, including Systravatn, Systrastapi, and South Coast tour comparison.
Katla Geopark: UNESCO Global Geopark
Katla Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark covering a large area of the south of Iceland.
Katla Volcano Iceland: Key Facts
Katla is a large volcano in south Iceland beneath Myrdalsjokull, near Vik, with a major eruption in 1918 and ongoing monitoring.
Skaftafell: hiking, Svartifoss, and glacier views
Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park: getting there from Reykjavík, the Svartifoss basalt-column waterfall, glacier walks, and longer hikes.
Seljavallalaug pool: what to know before visiting
Seljavallalaug pool is a 25-metre historic pool below Eyjafjallajokull, reached by a 15 to 20 minute walk.
Landeyjahofn Ferry to Vestmannaeyjar
Landeyjahofn is a ferry harbour on Iceland’s south coast, with Herjolfur sailing to Heimaey in about 35 minutes.
Seljalandsfoss: the waterfall you can walk behind
Seljalandsfoss is a 60-metre South Coast waterfall you can walk behind, about two hours from Reykjavík, near Skógafoss and Gljúfrabúi.
Keldur Turf Farm in South Iceland
Keldur is an old turf farm in south Iceland, with saga-age history, turf buildings, and summer opening as a historic site.
Reynisfjara black sand beach: what to know before you go
Reynisfjara black sand beach sits on Iceland's South Coast near Vík, with basalt columns, sea stacks, and vital sneaker-wave safety advice.
Foss a Sidu: waterfall by Route 1 in South Iceland
Foss a Sidu is a 30 metres high waterfall beside Route 1, about 10 kilometres east of Kirkjubaejarklaustur in South Iceland.
Kvernufoss Waterfall: what to know before you go
Kvernufoss Waterfall is about 30 metres high near Skogar, with a 1.4 km round trip walk from Skogar Museum.
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon: a practical visitor guide
How to reach Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the summer boat tours, the seals and icebergs, and the short walk to Diamond Beach next door.
Dverghamrar basalt columns in Iceland
What Dverghamrar is, how its basalt columns formed, the dwarf folklore behind the name, and practical access details in South Iceland.
Hjorleifshofdi and the Yoda Cave
Where Hjorleifshofdi and the Yoda Cave are, what the name means, and how access works on the South Coast.
Gljufrabui Waterfall: what to know before visiting
Gljufrabui Waterfall on Iceland's South Coast is about 40 metres high, roughly 128 km from Reykjavik, beside Seljalandsfoss.
Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon: what to know
A practical guide to Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, its setting below Fjallsjokull, boat tours, season, and South Coast access.
Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon: viewing paths and closures
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a river canyon up to 100 m deep near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in south Iceland, with a marked viewing path and seasonal closures.
The Eldhraun Lava Field: what it is and why it matters
Eldhraun is a moss-covered lava field in south Iceland, formed in 1783 to 1784 and covering roughly 565 square kilometres.
Dyrhólaey: the arch and puffin cliffs near Vík
Dyrhólaey is a 120-metre promontory near Vík with a sea arch and summer puffins. Parts close for bird nesting from 1 May to 25 June.
Driving in Iceland: Ring Road, speed limits and F-roads
Driving in Iceland covers the paved Ring Road, a 90 km/h open-road limit, single-lane bridges, and F-roads that require a 4x4.
Eyjafjallajokull: volcano facts on Iceland's south coast
Eyjafjallajokull is a glacier-capped stratovolcano on Iceland's south coast, with a summit of about 1,651 metres and an ice cap of around 66 square kilometres.
Diamond Beach Iceland: icebergs on black sand
Diamond Beach, or Breiðamerkursandur, is a black sand beach on Iceland's southeast coast where icebergs from Jökulsárlón wash ashore.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights toursAurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Guide
Plan an Aurora Reykjavik visit with details on its 30-minute film, 45 to 60-minute visit time, Grandi location, displays, and forecast tools.
Where to see the northern lights in Iceland
Where to see the northern lights in Iceland: the best dark-sky spots away from city light, from Grótta and Þingvellir to Jökulsárlón and beyond.
Northern Lights in Reykjavik: What to Know
Northern lights in Reykjavik can sometimes be seen on dark, clear nights from September to April, with darker spots helping.
Midnight Sun in Iceland: When It Happens
Around 21 June, Iceland has close to 24 hours of daylight. This is the midnight sun period, when it stays light through the night.
What to Wear Northern Lights Iceland
What to wear northern lights Iceland: layers, insulated boots, gloves, hats, and a few extras for cold aurora nights.
Northern Lights Colours Explained
Northern lights colours explained, including green at around 100 kilometres up, plus red, purple, blue, and pink.
Northern Lights Cruise: Reykjavik at Night
A northern lights cruise from Reykjavik leaves the Old Harbour and heads into the bay during roughly September to April.
Northern Lights by Month in Iceland
Northern lights in Iceland are seen roughly from September to April, with month by month notes on darkness, weather, and forecasts.
Northern Lights Tours: Iceland Season and Tour Types
Northern lights tours Iceland: season dates, viewing conditions, tour types, where they go, and what to expect before you book.
Northern lights photography in Iceland: tips
Northern lights photography in Iceland: camera settings, aperture, ISO and shutter, the tripod, focusing in the dark, and timing your shots.
What Causes the Northern Lights
What causes the northern lights: solar wind, Earth's magnetic field, and why auroras glow green, red, and purple.
The Solar Cycle and the Northern Lights
How the Sun's 11-year cycle affects aurora activity, and what that means when you're trying to see the northern lights in Iceland.
Northern Lights Folklore: Iceland Myths
A short guide to northern lights folklore in Iceland, from Norse myth and childbirth beliefs to elves, hidden people, and spirits.
The KP Index: Northern Lights Explained
A clear guide to the KP index, from 0 to 9, what the numbers mean, how it is measured, and what it means in Iceland.
Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland
When to see the northern lights in Iceland: the aurora season, the best months and hours, and how to read the vedur.is forecast to improve your odds.
How to Read the Aurora Forecast in Iceland
How to read Iceland's aurora forecast on vedur.is: the 0 to 9 activity scale, the cloud cover map, the Kp index, and when to check.
Ice Caves & Glacier Tours
Ice Caves & Glacier Tours toursGlaciers of Iceland: Types, Names and How to Visit Each
Glaciers in Iceland cover around 10 percent of the country. See the main ice caps, outlet glaciers, and the guided ways to visit them.
Skaftafell Ice Cave: What the name refers to
Skaftafell ice cave Iceland refers to natural winter ice caves in glacier tongues from Vatnajokull near Skaftafell in southeast Iceland.
Vatnajökull ice cave: the winter blue-ice season
Vatnajökull ice caves: natural blue-ice caves in Iceland's largest glacier, a winter season of about November to March, guided from Jökulsárlón.
When to Visit Ice Caves
When to visit ice caves Iceland: natural ice cave season runs roughly from November to March, with winter-only access on guided tours.
Natural vs Man-Made Ice Caves
Iceland has natural ice caves and a man-made ice tunnel. Here is the factual difference between them.
Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour at Jokulsarlon
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon boat tour facts: boat types, season, and nearby Diamond Beach.
Svinafellsjokull Glacier: hiking, films, and safety
Svinafellsjokull Glacier in Skaftafell, a 10 kilometre outlet glacier tongue known for guided hikes, film locations, and glacier safety.
Snowmobiling in Iceland: Glacier Basics
A practical guide to snowmobiling Iceland glacier tours, including Langjokull, Myrdalsjokull, gear, licence rules, and year-round access.
Glacier Kayaking in Iceland
Glacier lagoon kayaking in Iceland is offered on glacier lagoons on the south coast in the warmer months.
Ice Cave Photography: Tips for Iceland
Ice cave photography tips in Iceland, with facts on blue light, cave conditions, gear, settings, and guided winter access.
What to Wear Glacier Hiking
What to wear on a glacier hike in Iceland, including layers, boots, and the gear guides provide.
Vatnajokull National Park: Iceland facts
Vatnajokull National Park is Iceland's largest national park, built around the Vatnajokull ice cap and including Skaftafell and Jokulsargljufur.
Langjokull Ice Tunnel: Into the Glacier Guide
A practical guide to the Langjokull ice tunnel into the glacier, including access, tunnel features, and how it opened in 2015.
Katla ice cave: year-round tours near Vík
The Katla ice cave near Vík sits in Kötlujökull and can often be visited year-round with a guide, its blue ice streaked with black volcanic ash.
Vatnajokull Glacier: Key Facts for Visitors
Vatnajokull Glacier in Iceland covers about 8 percent of the country, with around 7,700 square kilometres of ice in the south-east.
Ice Climbing in Iceland: What Tours Involve
Ice climbing in Iceland happens on glacier ice with guides, gear, and often a glacier hike, usually over a few hours or around 5 to 7 hours total.
Ice caves in Iceland: seasons, access, and safety
How Iceland's natural blue ice caves form in Vatnajökull, when the season runs, why access is guided only, and how the Katla cave near Vík differs.
Myrdalsjokull Glacier: facts for visitors
Key facts on Myrdalsjokull Glacier in Iceland, including its size, Katla volcano, jokulhlaups, and accessible outlet glaciers.
Hofsjokull Glacier: facts, size, and location
Hofsjokull Glacier Iceland: where it is, how large it is, the volcano below the ice, and the river source linked to the ice cap.
Glacier hiking in Iceland: what to know before you go
Glacier hiking in Iceland on Sólheimajökull and Skaftafell: year-round with a certified guide and crampons, no experience needed for intro hikes.
Drangajokull Glacier in the Westfjords
Drangajokull is the only glacier in the Westfjords, more than 200 kilometres from Reykjavik, covering about 200 square kilometres.
Langjokull Glacier: key facts before you go
Langjokull Glacier Iceland: where it is, how big it is, and what you can see and do there.
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier at Jokulsarlon
Breidamerkurjokull is a large outlet glacier feeding Jokulsarlon, with a front about 13 kilometres wide and ice moving up to about 5 metres a day.
Whale Watching & Puffins
Whale Watching & Puffins toursWhale Watching: Reykjavik vs Husavik
Compare whale watching in Reykjavik and Husavik, with facts on location, species, seasons, boats, and typical tour length.
Whales of Iceland Exhibition Reykjavik Guide
Whales of Iceland in Reykjavik is Europe's largest whale exhibition, with 23 life-size models and a complimentary audio guide.
Where to See Puffins in Iceland: Best Colonies
Where to see puffins in Iceland: the best colonies from the Westman Islands and Látrabjarg to Dyrhólaey, Borgarfjörður eystri, and Akurey.
Whale Watching in Reykjavik: What to Know
Whale watching Reykjavik guide: where boats go, what species you might see, and when whales and puffins are around.
Whale watching in Iceland: where, when, and species
The whales you can see whale watching in Iceland, when the season runs, and where tours leave from Reykjavík to Húsavík.
Fin Whales in Iceland
Fin whales are the second-largest animal on Earth and are seen in Icelandic waters, usually further offshore in deeper water.
What to Wear Whale Watching in Iceland
What to wear whale watching in Iceland: warm layers, waterproof outerwear, closed shoes with grip, and notes on open sea conditions.
Pilot Whales in Iceland
Pilot whales in Iceland are long-finned, dark in colour, and seen off Iceland in pods that can number in the tens or hundreds.
Whale Watching with Kids in Iceland
Whale watching with kids in Iceland: boat types, harbours, onboard comfort, and tour options in a practical family guide.
Harbour Porpoise in Iceland
Harbour porpoise in Iceland: a small, shy cetacean found in coastal waters around Iceland, including Faxafloi Bay off Reykjavik.
Grundarfjordur Whale Watching: Orcas in Winter
Grundarfjordur whale watching orcas in winter centers on herring, harbour departures, and weather-dependent trips in West Iceland.
Whale Watching Boat Types: RIB and Large Boats
Whale watching boat types in Iceland include large traditional boats and small fast RIB speedboats, with trips around two or three hours.
Whale Watching Season: Iceland by Month
Whale watching runs year-round in Iceland, with the best chances from about April to October and different summer and winter conditions.
Puffins in Iceland: Where and When to See Them
When puffin season runs in Iceland, where to see puffins from the Westman Islands to Reykjavik boat tours, and the best time of day to spot them.
Sei Whales in Iceland
Sei whales live in Icelandic waters and are usually seen further offshore in deeper water than many coastal whale-watching sightings.
Orcas in Iceland: where they gather
Orcas, or killer whales, in Iceland: what they are, how to recognise them, and where herring keeps them nearby from November to May.
Húsavík whale watching: Skjálfandi Bay guide
Whale watching in Húsavík on Skjálfandi Bay: the species you can see, when the season runs, and why it is Iceland's whale capital.
Sperm Whales in Iceland: What to Know
A practical guide to sperm whales in Iceland, including size, diving behavior, and where and when they are seen.
Minke Whales in Iceland: What to Know
Minke whales in Iceland are the smallest baleen whale here, about 7 to 10 metres long, and are often seen in coastal waters from May to September.
Dolphins in Iceland: White-Beaked Dolphins
White-beaked dolphins are present all year round in Icelandic waters and are often seen from Reykjavik in Faxafloi Bay.
Blue Whales in Iceland: Husavik and Skjalfandi Bay
Blue whales in Iceland are seen most often in summer in Skjalfandi Bay, on tours from Husavik in the north.
Humpback Whales in Iceland: Key Facts
Humpback whales in Iceland are often seen on whale-watching tours, especially in summer from roughly May to September.
Dalvik Whale Watching in North Iceland
Dalvik whale watching runs in Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord, with humpback, minke and at times blue whales in season.
Best Time for Whale Watching in Iceland
The main whale watching season in Iceland runs from April to October, with peak sightings from June to August.
Akureyri Whale Watching: What to Know
Akureyri whale watching runs on Eyjafjordur in north Iceland, with typical tours of about 2.5 to 3 hours and peak season roughly June to August.
Snæfellsnes & West
Snæfellsnes & West toursArctic Fox Centre Iceland Guide
Plan an Arctic Fox Centre visit in Sudavik with its Eyrardalur 4 address, fox exhibition, research role, 2007 establishment date, and planning links.
Krauma Geothermal Baths Guide
Plan a Krauma visit with details on its six pools, Deildartunguhver water, heat exchangers, saunas, steam bath, restaurant, and Reykjavik distance.
Settlement Center Borgarnes Guide
Plan a Settlement Center Borgarnes visit with its two exhibitions, historic buildings, Brakarbraut address, Route 1 access, restaurant, cafe, and shop.
Snaefellsnes vs the Golden Circle: Which Day Trip to Pick
Compare Snaefellsnes vs the Golden Circle with route lengths, drive times, and the main sights on each Iceland day trip.
West Iceland Travel Guide: Snaefellsnes and Beyond
A practical West Iceland travel guide to Vesturland, with Snaefellsnes, Borgarfjordur, and key facts for reaching the region.
Ytri Tunga Beach: seals on golden sand
Ytri Tunga Beach on Snaefellsnes is known for golden sand, low rocky reefs, and regular sightings of harbour and grey seals.
Svortuloft Lighthouse on Snaefellsnes
Svortuloft Lighthouse stands on black cliffs at Snaefellsnes' western tip, about 215 kilometres from Reykjavik.
Vatnshellir Cave: what to know before visiting
A practical guide to Vatnshellir Cave, an 8,000-year-old lava tube in Snaefellsjokull National Park.
Olafsvik, Snaefellsnes, Iceland
Olafsvik is an old trading town on the north coast of Snaefellsnes in West Iceland, with a harbour, whale-watching boats, and a modern church.
Snaefellsnes in One Day
A factual Snaefellsnes in one day itinerary overview, with main stops, driving notes, and tour comparison options.
Malarrif lighthouse on Snaefellsnes
Facts about Malarrif lighthouse on the southern coast of Snaefellsnes, within Snaefellsjokull National Park, near Londrangar.
Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall: key facts
Kirkjufellsfoss is a small waterfall beside Kirkjufell on Snaefellsnes in West Iceland, just off Route 54 near Grundarfjordur.
Helgafell: holy mountain on Snaefellsnes
Helgafell is a 73 metre hill near Stykkisholmur on Snaefellsnes, known as Holy Mountain and linked to saga lore and three wishes.
Stykkishólmur: harbour town and ferry base on Snæfellsnes
Stykkishólmur is the main town on northern Snæfellsnes, a harbour on Breiðafjörður with colourful houses and the Baldur ferry to Flatey island.
Eldborg: crater on Snaefellsnes
Eldborg is a volcanic crater on the southern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, about 60 metres high and roughly 200 metres across.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Iceland's West Coast Guide
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula: how far it is from Reykjavik, whether to do it in a day, and the key stops from Kirkjufell to Snæfellsjökull and Búðakirkja.
Snaefellsnes Day Tour: What to Know Before Booking
A practical guide to a Snaefellsnes day tour, including key stops, total time, winter road limits, and tour versus self-drive.
Snæfellsjökull National Park: a practical visitor's guide
Snæfellsjökull National Park sits at the western tip of Snæfellsnes, around a glacier-capped volcano, with the black beach at Djúpalónssandur.
Saxholl Crater: What to Know Before You Visit
A clear guide to Saxholl Crater in Snaefellsnes, including its volcanic history, staircase climb, views, and national park setting.
Gerduberg Cliffs: Basalt Columns in Snaefellsnes
Gerduberg basalt columns in Snaefellsnes: where they are, how they formed, their size, and what the short walk at the cliff is like.
Rif: fishing village on Snaefellsnes
Rif is a small fishing village at the western tip of Snaefellsnes, with a working harbour, birdlife, and a place within the national park area.
Raudfeldsgja Gorge: what to know before you go
Raudfeldsgja Gorge on Snaefellsnes is a deep narrow cleft off Route 574, with a 500 metres uphill walk and a wet stream inside.
Hellissandur: street art in Snaefellsnes
Hellissandur is a small village on Snaefellsnes known as the street art capital of Iceland, with murals, a maritime museum, and old huts.
Gatklettur Arch at Arnarstapi
Facts about Gatklettur, the natural rock arch at Arnarstapi on the southern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
Bjarnarfoss waterfall Snaefellsnes
Bjarnarfoss is a waterfall on the southern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, above Budir with a short path toward its base.
Londrangar basalt cliffs: what to know
A practical guide to Londrangar basalt cliffs, with heights, geology, seabirds, folklore, and the viewpoint near Malarrif.
Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano in West Iceland
Snaefellsjokull is a glacier-capped volcano in West Iceland, at the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula within the national park.
Kirkjufell: Iceland's most-photographed mountain
How to visit Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss on the Snæfellsnes peninsula: its height, the drive from Reykjavík, and the Game of Thrones link.
Hellnar Village on Snaefellsnes, Iceland
A practical guide to Hellnar on Snaefellsnes, including its fishing history, the coastal path to Arnarstapi, and Badstofa sea cave.
Flatey Island in Breidafjordur: what to know
A practical guide to Flatey Island in Breidafjordur, with ferry access, village heritage, birdlife, and seasonal visiting details.
Grundarfjordur on Snaefellsnes, Iceland
Grundarfjordur is a fishing town on Snaefellsnes in West Iceland, below Kirkjufell, with winter orcas in the fjord.
Berserkjahraun: lava field on Snaefellsnes
A factual guide to Berserkjahraun lava field on Snaefellsnes, its formation, saga name, archaeological find, and location in West Iceland.
Djúpalónssandur beach: lifting stones and a wreck
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach in Snæfellsjökull National Park, known for four old lifting stones and a 1948 trawler wreck.
Búðakirkja: the black church at Búðir, Snæfellsnes
Búðakirkja, the black timber church at Búðir on the south shore of Snæfellsnes, first built in 1703 and rebuilt in 1848, 175 km from Reykjavík.
Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum: hakarl at the source
What Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum is, why fresh Greenland shark is poisonous, and how hakarl is fermented, dried, and tasted.
Arnarstapi and the coastal walk to Hellnar
Arnarstapi is a fishing village on Snæfellsnes with sea cliffs, the Gatklettur arch, and a 2.5 km coastal walk to neighbouring Hellnar.
Highlands & Landmannalaugar
Highlands & Landmannalaugar toursThe Ultimate Guide to the Icelandic Highlands
A practical Iceland highlands guide covering access, F-roads, crossing routes, and key destinations in the interior.
Haifoss: waterfall in Iceland's southern highlands
Haifoss waterfall Iceland: about 122 metres high, in Thjorsardalur and reached by rough gravel Road 332 in the southern highlands.
Hjalparfoss: waterfall in Thjorsardalur
Facts about Hjalparfoss waterfall in Thjorsardalur, a double waterfall at the lower end of the area in south Iceland.
Fimmvorduhals trek Iceland: route and trail facts
Fimmvorduhals is a 25 kilometre summer hiking trail in south Iceland between Skogar and Thorsmork, crossing a pass of about 1,000 metres.
Þórsmörk: Iceland's highland valley between glaciers
Þórsmörk is a highland valley between three glaciers in south Iceland, reached in summer by highland bus or a 4x4 over the Krossá river.
Holuhraun: lava field eruption in Iceland
Holuhraun is a lava field in Iceland’s central highlands, formed by a 2014 to 2015 fissure eruption from the Bardarbunga volcanic system.
Maelifell in Iceland's Highlands
Maelifell is a steep cone in Iceland's southern highlands, about 791 metres above sea level, within Fjallabak Nature Reserve near Myrdalsjokull.
Highland Bus: Iceland Guide
A factual guide to Iceland's highland buses, where they go, and the summer season they run.
Hekla Volcano Iceland: facts and visiting
Hekla is a large volcano in south Iceland, rising about 1,491 metres, with eruptions recorded since settlement and a most recent eruption in 2000.
Gjain Valley in Thjorsardalur
Gjain is a small sheltered valley in Thjorsardalur with waterfalls, ponds, lava formations, and a footpath from a parking area.
Thjorsardalur Valley Iceland: Key Facts
Thjorsardalur is a broad valley by Iceland's southern highlands, shaped by the 230 kilometre Thjorsa and marked by Hekla, Haifoss, and Stong.
Lakagigar: Laki Craters in Iceland
Lakagigar, or the Laki craters, is a volcanic fissure in south Iceland with about 130 craters and a 1783 to 1784 eruption history.
Fjallabak: nature reserve in Iceland
Fjallabak is a nature reserve in Iceland’s southern highlands, home to Landmannalaugar, rhyolite mountains, lava fields, glacial rivers, and F-roads.
Sigoldugljufur: Valley of Tears guide
Sigoldugljufur, the Valley of Tears, is a canyon in Iceland's southern highlands with fifty or more waterfalls and a short 1 km walk.
Thorsmork Hikes: Trails in Iceland's Highland Valley
Thorsmork is a highland valley in south Iceland between glaciers, with marked day walks and long trails including Fimmvorduhals.
Nyidalur highland hut on Sprengisandur
Nyidalur is a mountain hut and rest stop in Iceland’s central highlands, roughly midway along the Sprengisandur route, the F26.
Ofaerufoss in Eldgja: waterfall access and facts
Ofaerufoss is a waterfall in Eldgja in Iceland’s southern highlands, reached by a walking path from a parking area in summer.
The Laugavegur Trail: Iceland's Highland Trek
The Laugavegur trail runs about 55 km from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk over three to four days, with mountain huts and a summer season.
Landmannalaugar: Iceland's highland hot springs guide
Landmannalaugar sits in Iceland's southern highlands: colourful rhyolite peaks and natural hot springs, reached only in summer by mountain F-road or bus.
Kerlingarfjoll: rhyolite peaks and Hveradalir
Kerlingarfjoll in Iceland's highlands has rhyolite mountains, Hveradalir geothermal trails, and access via F35 and F347 in summer.
Veidivotn: Lakes in Iceland's Highlands
Veidivotn is a cluster of around 50 crater lakes in Iceland's central highlands, formed largely in 1477 within the Bardarbunga system.
Sprengisandur Route F26 in Iceland
Sprengisandur, the F26, is a highland gravel road through Iceland's interior, crossing a plateau at roughly 400 to 700 metres above sea level.
Hveravellir: geothermal highlands guide
What Hveravellir is, where it sits on F35, its geothermal pool, outlaw history, and summer access in Iceland's central highlands.
Langisjor: lake facts in Iceland's highlands
Langisjor is a remote highlands lake in Vatnajokull National Park, about 20 kilometres long, roughly 2 kilometres wide, and about 74 metres deep.
Kjolur Route: F35 Across Iceland's Highlands
Kjolur, or F35, is a 168 kilometre highland route between Langjokull and Hofsjokull, linking north and south Iceland.
Eldgja: canyon facts, access, and what to see
Eldgja canyon Iceland: where it is, the 900s AD eruption, canyon size, Ofaerufoss, F208 access, and highland tour options.
Herdubreid Mountain Iceland: What to Know
Herdubreid is a 1,682 metre tuya in northeast Iceland, near Askja and the Odadahraun lava desert.
Askja Caldera Iceland: What to Know
Askja is an active caldera in Iceland's central highlands, with Viti, Oskjuvatn, 1875 eruption history, Apollo training links, and F-road access.
Aldeyjarfoss: basalt falls in North Iceland
A practical guide to Aldeyjarfoss waterfall, its 20-metre drop, basalt columns, nearby falls, and F26 highland access.
Reykjavík & Day Trips
Reykjavík & Day Trips toursHellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition Guide
Plan a Hellisheidi Geothermal Exhibition visit with its Mount Hengill location, power-plant displays, road access, charging station, and distance tools.
Icelandic Punk Museum Guide
Plan an Icelandic Punk Museum visit at Bankastraeti 0, with details on its converted underground setting, post-1978 history, photographs, music, and displays.
Lava Show Iceland: Live Lava Demonstration
Practical guide to the Lava Show in Reykjavik and Vik, with concrete details on the demonstration, formats, locations, and what to bring.
Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Guide
Plan a Raufarholshellir visit with its 1-hour standard tour, lava-tube formation, winter ice, lighting, Reykjavik transport options, and packing list.
Reykjavik City Card Guide
Understand the Reykjavik City Card's 24, 48, and 72-hour options, included transport and venues, voucher exchange, activation, and planning tools.
Volcano Express Reykjavik Guide
Plan a Volcano Express visit at Harpa with its 10-minute seated ride, approximately 30-minute pre-show, sensory effects, displays, and age guidance.
The Best Things to Do in Iceland: Bucket List
The best things to do in Iceland include the Golden Circle, glacier lagoons, whale watching, the northern lights, and June midnight sun.
Iceland's Geothermal Lagoons Compared
Blue Lagoon vs Sky Lagoon vs Secret Lagoon, plus Golden Circle, North Iceland and East Iceland geothermal lagoon facts.
Iceland for First-Time Visitors: The Essential Guide
A practical first-timer guide to Iceland with key facts on geography, daylight, Keflavik, packing, safety, and Golden Circle basics.
Iceland on a Budget: Simple Ways to Cut Costs
Iceland on a budget: save on food, transport, sights, and stays with tap water, buses, campsites, and lower-cost seasons.
Iceland Safety Guide: Weather, Roads and Natural Hazards
Is Iceland safe. Crime is rare, and the main visitor risks are weather, roads, coasts, glaciers, geothermal areas, and volcanic hazards.
Solo Travel in Iceland: A Complete Guide
Solo travel in Iceland includes a very low crime rate, walkable Reykjavik, bus transport, guided day tours, and clear outdoor safety basics.
Three day Iceland itinerary from Reykjavik
A three day Iceland itinerary based in Reykjavik, with the Golden Circle, South Coast, Reykjavik, and the Blue Lagoon.
Where to Stay in Iceland: A Region-by-Region Guide
Where to stay in Iceland by region, with Reykjavik, South Coast, north, east, lodging types, camping rules, and key Ring Road distances.
Horse Riding in Iceland: The Icelandic Horse Experience
Horse riding in Iceland includes year-round tours, beginner-friendly rides, and the five-gaited Icelandic horse near Reykjavik and beyond.
Iceland in Summer: What to Do and What to Expect
Iceland in summer covers June, July and August, with Reykjavik at 12 to 18 C and roughly 21 hours of daylight near June 21.
Iceland in Winter: Activities, Weather and Tips
Iceland in winter runs from November through March, with short daylight, aurora season, winter driving rules, and seasonal activities.
Iceland with Kids: Family Basics for Reykjavik
A practical Iceland with kids guide covering pools, daylight, Reykjavik activities, wildlife trips, road safety, and Reykjavik tour options.
What to Pack for Iceland by Season
What to pack for Iceland by season, with weather, layers, summer and winter gear, and a short list of items to bring year-round.
Saga Museum Reykjavik: what it shows and where
Saga Museum Reykjavik is a history exhibition in the Grandi area by the Old Harbour, with lifelike figures, costumes, sound, and audio guides.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum: what it covers
Facts about the Reykjavik Maritime Museum, Vikin, its fishing history exhibitions, and the coast guard ship Odinn by the Old Harbour.
Videy Island Reykjavik: ferries, art, and history
Videy Island Reykjavik sits in Kollafjordur off central Reykjavik, with a 5 minute ferry from Skarfabakki and seasonal sailings from the Old Harbour.
Reykjavik with Kids
Reykjavik with kids includes family-friendly sights, warm swimming pools, and easy outdoor stops in the walkable centre.
Reykjavik in Winter: Short Days, Warm Pools
Reykjavik in winter has short days, dark nights, geothermal pools, indoor sights, and northern lights that can appear in and near the city.
Things to Do in Reykjavik: The Essential List
The essential things to do in Reykjavik: the walkable landmarks, Perlan, Laugavegur, and the day trips worth taking from Iceland's compact capital.
The Sun Voyager in Reykjavik: What to Know
A practical guide to the Sun Voyager, or Solfar, in Reykjavik, including its meaning, sculptor, setting, and tour context.
Reykjavik Nightlife: Bars and Late Nights
Reykjavik nightlife bars are centred in the city centre around Laugavegur, with venues open into the early hours and locals heading out around midnight.
Tjornin Pond Reykjavik
Tjornin is a small pond in central Reykjavik, with paths, birds, City Hall, the Free Church, a park, and the National Gallery nearby.
Sky Lagoon vs Blue Lagoon: Which Should You Choose?
Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon? Compare location, what is included, the experience, and who each suits, so you can pick the right one or do both.
Laugavegur Shopping Street in Reykjavik
Laugavegur is the main shopping street in central Reykjavik, in the old 101 district, with shops, cafes, nightlife, and pedestrian-friendly stretches.
Reykjavik Cathedral, Domkirkjan
A factual guide to Reykjavik Cathedral, Domkirkjan, by Austurvollur square in the old centre of Reykjavik.
FlyOver Iceland Reykjavik: what the ride is
FlyOver Iceland is an indoor flight-simulator ride in Reykjavik's Grandi harbour area, with a folklore show before the main ride.
Gljufrasteinn: Halldor Laxness Museum
Gljufrasteinn is the former home of Halldor Laxness in Mosfellsdalur, now a museum near Reykjavik with an audio guide and preserved rooms.
Reykjavik Swimming Pools: Geothermal Sundlaug
A practical guide to Reykjavik swimming pools, geothermal water, hot tubs, main pools, and the shower rule.
Reykjavik Old Harbour and Grandi: what's there
A practical guide to Reykjavik Old Harbour and Grandi, covering location, boat tours, museums, Harpa, and where to compare tour options.
One day in Reykjavík: a walkable itinerary
One day in Reykjavík: a walkable itinerary linking Hallgrímskirkja, the shopping streets, the Old Harbour, and Harpa, plus where to eat.
Reykjavík restaurants: where to eat in the city
A guide to Reykjavík restaurants and the food scene, from Icelandic lamb and seafood to the food halls around Laugavegur.
The Settlement Exhibition: Reykjavik 871
The Settlement Exhibition in central Reykjavik is built around a Viking-age longhouse dating from around the year 871.
Reykjavik Art Museum in three houses
Reykjavik Art Museum is the city's main art museum, spread across three buildings with one ticket covering all three sites.
Perlan: Reykjavík's nature museum and ice cave
Perlan sits on Öskjuhlíð hill with a 100 m indoor ice cave, an 8K Áróra planetarium, and a 360-degree deck over Reykjavík.
Free Things to Do in Reykjavik
Free things to do in Reykjavik include walking the compact centre, Tjornin, Saebraut, Grotta, Oskjuhlid, Hallgrimskirkja, and Harpa.
The National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik
A practical guide to the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik, from its 1863 founding to key artefacts, location, and exhibition layout.
Mount Esja hike Reykjavik: trail, bus, winter
Mount Esja across the bay from Reykjavik: height, peaks, Steinn hike from Mogilsa, bus 57, and winter trail conditions.
Kolaportid: Reykjavik's weekend flea market
Kolaportid is Reykjavik's indoor weekend flea market near the Old Harbour, with second-hand goods, woollens, books, records, and food.
Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík: how to get there
Keflavík Airport is about 50 km from Reykjavík, roughly a 45-minute drive. Compare the airport bus, a rental car, and a transfer.
Hallgrímskirkja: Reykjavík's tallest church
Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavík's 74.5 m church, shaped after basalt columns, with a lift to a tower view over the city and Mount Esja.
Grotta Lighthouse Reykjavik: tides, access, and seasons
Grotta Lighthouse Reykjavik sits on a tidal island in Seltjarnarnes, with low-tide access, a nesting-season closure, and views for sunsets and winter skies.
Reykjavik Botanic Garden: Grasagardur
A clear guide to Reykjavik Botanic Garden, or Grasagardur, in Laugardalur valley, with its history, plant collections, and wildlife.
Laugardalslaug: swimming pool Reykjavik guide
A direct guide to Laugardalslaug swimming pool Reykjavik, including its location, pool complex, facilities, geothermal setting, and visit basics.
Harpa Concert Hall Reykjavik: What to Know
Harpa Concert Hall Reykjavik: where it is, when it opened, who designed it, and what to know about its glass facade and visiting.
Blue Lagoon Iceland: a complete visitor guide
A complete guide to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: what is included, how to get there from Keflavík and Reykjavík, booking, and what to bring.
Arbaer Open Air Museum: What to Know
A practical guide to Arbaer Open Air Museum in Reykjavik, from the old Arbaer farm to its historic buildings and turf houses.
North Iceland & the Diamond Circle
North Iceland & the Diamond Circle tours1238 Battle of Iceland Exhibition Guide
Plan a 1238 Battle of Iceland visit in Saudarkrokur, with its 1220 to 1264 Sturlung-era focus, interactive battles, VR experience, and on-site services.
GeoSea Husavik Geothermal Sea Baths Guide
Plan a GeoSea Husavik visit with details on its geothermal seawater, two boreholes, cliff above Skjalfandi Bay, local bathing history, and comparison tools.
Glaumbaer Turf Farm Guide
Plan a Glaumbaer visit with facts on its 13 connected buildings, 730-square-metre footprint, turf construction, exhibition, protection, and museum buildings.
Akureyri Travel Guide
Akureyri sits at the head of Eyjafjordur, about 390 km from Reykjavik, with a Route 1 drive of roughly 5 to 6 hours.
Blue Lagoon vs Myvatn Nature Baths
Blue Lagoon and Myvatn Nature Baths differ in location, water source, temperature, minerals, nearby sights, and booking patterns.
The Lake Myvatn Region: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to the Lake Myvatn region in North Iceland, with key facts on geology, birdlife, baths, routes, and guided tours.
North Iceland: The Complete Travel Guide
A practical north Iceland travel guide with Akureyri, the Diamond Circle, Myvatn, waterfalls, whale watching, and coastal sights.
The Diamond Circle: North Iceland's Answer to the Golden Circle
A factual guide to the Diamond Circle in North Iceland, with route length, main stops, driving times, and road details.
Hverfjall crater Myvatn: key facts
Hverfjall is a tephra ring near Lake Myvatn in North Iceland, about 1 kilometre across, about 140 metres deep, and about 2,500 years old.
Selfoss: waterfall on Jokulsa a Fjollum
Selfoss is a waterfall on Jokulsa a Fjollum in northeast Iceland, about 11 metres high and about 100 metres wide.
Hvitserkur: sea stack on Vatnsnes
Facts about Hvitserkur, a basalt sea stack off the Vatnsnes peninsula in northwest Iceland, including its height, folklore, birds, and seals.
Grimsey and the Arctic Circle in Iceland
Grimsey is the only part of Iceland on the Arctic Circle, with seabird cliffs, summer puffins, a ferry from Dalvik, and flights from Akureyri.
Krafla: Viti and Leirhnjukur near Myvatn
Krafla in North Iceland includes Viti crater, Leirhnjukur lava, and the Krafla Fires eruptions between 1975 and 1984.
Vatnsnes Peninsula: seals and Hvitserkur
Vatnsnes Peninsula is in northwest Iceland, west of Hvammstangi, with shore seal viewing and the sea stack Hvitserkur.
Akureyri in One Day
Akureyri in one day: a small walkable centre, a 45-minute drive to Godafoss, and North Iceland options.
Husavik Whale Museum
Facts about the Husavik Whale Museum, its skeletons and exhibits, and its location in Husavik on Iceland’s north coast.
Skutustadagigar pseudocraters at Lake Myvatn
Skutustadagigar is a protected group of pseudocraters on the southern shore of Lake Myvatn in North Iceland.
Siglufjordur Iceland: Herring History and Fjord Town
Siglufjordur is a small town on a narrow fjord in North Iceland, with herring history and the Herring Era Museum.
Forest Lagoon Akureyri: what to know
Forest Lagoon is a geothermal spa just outside Akureyri in North Iceland, with geothermal pools, a dry sauna, and a swim-up bar.
Hofsos infinity pool in North Iceland
Facts about Hofsos in North Iceland, its infinity pool over Skagafjordur, and where to compare North Iceland tours.
Trollaskagi Peninsula in North Iceland
Trollaskagi is a mountainous peninsula on Iceland’s north coast, between Skagafjordur and Eyjafjordur, with fjord towns and coastal roads.
Myvatn in One Day: Stops Around the Lake
Lake Myvatn in North Iceland is ringed by volcanic sights that can be seen in a day, with roads linking the main stops around the lake.
Vaglaskogur: forest in North Iceland
Vaglaskogur is a woodland in Fnjoskadalur valley in North Iceland, with native birch woods, walking paths, a campsite, and a river.
Laufas: Turf Houses in North Iceland
Laufas is a 19th-century turf farmhouse museum on Eyjafjordur in North Iceland, with furnished rooms and a wooden church beside it.
Akureyri Botanical Garden in North Iceland
Akureyri Botanical Garden is a public garden in Akureyri, with Icelandic plants, foreign species, paths, lawns, trees, and a cafe.
Olafsfjordur, North Iceland on Trollaskagi
Olafsfjordur is a small fishing town on a fjord on the northern side of the Trollaskagi peninsula in North Iceland.
Namafjall Hverir: geothermal area by Lake Myvatn
Namafjall Hverir is a geothermal area east of Lake Myvatn, with steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pots, sulphur smell, and mineral-stained ground.
Myvatn Nature Baths: what to know
Myvatn Nature Baths is a geothermal spa near Lake Myvatn, about 90 kilometres east of Akureyri, with lagoon water heated to 36 to 40 degrees Celsius.
Lake Myvatn in North Iceland: What to Know
Lake Myvatn in North Iceland is a shallow lake of about 37 square kilometres, formed about 2,300 years ago, with pseudocraters and rich birdlife.
Husavik: North Iceland Town Guide
Husavik is a small town on Iceland's north coast, with around 2,200 people, whale watching since 1995, a wooden church from 1907, and GeoSea.
Grjotagja Cave Hot Spring at Myvatn
Grjotagja is a small lava cave near Lake Myvatn in North Iceland, with a thermal spring inside at around 45 to 50 degrees Celsius.
Godafoss: waterfall in North Iceland
Godafoss is a waterfall in North Iceland, about 45 minutes from Akureyri, with a drop of about 12 metres and a width of about 30 metres.
Dimmuborgir: lava field by Lake Myvatn
What Dimmuborgir is, how its lava pillars formed, and the folklore linking this Lake Myvatn area to the Yule Lads.
Dettifoss Waterfall Iceland: Key Facts
Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park in Northeast Iceland, about 100 metres wide with a drop of about 44 metres.
Asbyrgi Canyon in North Iceland
Asbyrgi Canyon in Northeast Iceland: its horseshoe shape, glacial flood origins, and the Sleipnir legend.
Akureyri in North Iceland: What to Know
Akureyri is North Iceland's main town, at the head of Eyjafjordur, with around 20,000 people and settlement dating to 1778.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes Peninsula toursHot Springs in Iceland: Beyond the Blue Lagoon
Iceland has hundreds of hot springs and geothermal pools, from Blue Lagoon and Secret Lagoon to Reykjadalur and Landmannalaugar.
Reykjanes volcanoes: eruptions, geology and how to visit
Reykjanes volcano Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with eruptions since 2021, basalt landscapes, geothermal areas, and access from Reykjavik.
Volcanoes of Iceland: Where to See Them and Visit Safely
Iceland has 32 active volcanic systems. Here are the main volcanoes, notable eruptions, and the main safety checks for visiting.
Eldey: island, gannet colony, great auk
Eldey is a protected rock island off Reykjanes, rising about 77 metres, with around 16,000 pairs of northern gannets.
Gardskagi in Reykjanes
Facts about Gardskagi in Reykjanes, including the two lighthouses, birdwatching, sea views, and the nearby town of Gardur.
Keilir on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Keilir is a cone-shaped mountain on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland, rising about 379 metres with a marked summit trail.
Reykjanes in One Day
A factual Reykjanes in one day itinerary with the main stops, loop roads, and practical points for a day on the peninsula.
Reykjanes Geopark: UNESCO Global Geopark
Facts about Reykjanes Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland.
Valahnukamol Cliffs on Reykjanes
Valahnukamol is a sea cliff and boulder ridge at Reykjanesta on Reykjanes, with pillow lava cliffs, Karl sea stack, and a great auk monument.
Seltun: geothermal area in Krysuvik
Seltun in Krysuvik is a geothermal area on Reykjanes, on Route 42 about 40 minutes from central Reykjavik, with a 20 to 40 minute boardwalk loop.
Reykjanesviti Lighthouse: what to know
A practical guide to Reykjanesviti Lighthouse in Iceland, including where it is, its history, and its setting at Reykjanesta.
The Reykjanes Peninsula: what to know
The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland is a UNESCO Global Geopark where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level.
Krysuvikurberg bird cliffs on Reykjanes
Krysuvikurberg is a 15 kilometre line of sea cliffs on Reykjanes, up to 40 metres high, with seabirds nesting here from May to September.
Kleifarvatn: lake facts for Reykjanes visitors
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, with no visible inflow or outflow and major changes after earthquakes in 2000.
Gunnuhver: geothermal area on Reykjanes
Gunnuhver is a geothermal area on Reykjanes with Iceland's largest mud pool, entirely seawater groundwater, and raised walkways.
Fagradalsfjall: Volcano on Reykjanes
Fagradalsfjall is a volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula, about 40 kilometres from Reykjavik, with a 2021 eruption in Geldingadalir.
Brimketill lava rock pool on Reykjanes
Brimketill is a natural lava rock pool on Reykjanes, on Route 425 west of Grindavik, with a viewing platform and a folklore link to Oddny.
The Bridge Between Continents: Reykjanes Guide
A clear guide to the Bridge Between Continents on Reykjanes, a 15 metre footbridge over a rift between tectonic plates.
East Iceland & the Eastfjords
East Iceland & the Eastfjords toursEast Iceland and the Eastfjords: A Complete Travel Guide
East Iceland travel guide to Austurland, with Eastfjords villages, waterfalls, forest, reindeer, puffins, Vok Baths, and route facts.
Faskrudsfjordur and its French heritage
Facts about Faskrudsfjordur in East Iceland, including French street signs, the museum, restored buildings, and the French graveyard.
Storurd hike: boulders and turquoise ponds
Storurd is a summer hike near Borgarfjordur eystri, below Dyrfjoll, with enormous boulders, grassy hollows, and clear turquoise ponds.
East Iceland Reindeer: Wild Herds in the East
Iceland's only wild reindeer live in East Iceland, with summer highland range and winter movement toward lowlands and fjords.
Fardagafoss above Egilsstadir
Fardagafoss is a waterfall above Egilsstadir in East Iceland, with a marked steep path, a cave by the falls, and views over Lagarfljot.
Lonsoraefi: wilderness in East Iceland
Lonsoraefi is a remote protected wilderness in southeast Iceland with colourful rhyolite mountains and multi-day hiking routes.
Mjoifjordur in East Iceland
Mjoifjordur is a long, narrow fjord in East Iceland with a small village, a gravel mountain road, and Klifbrekkufossar.
East Fjords Itinerary: Driving the Eastfjords
An East Fjords Iceland itinerary for the Eastfjords, with driving notes, villages, and practical facts for East Iceland.
Neskaupstadur, East Iceland
Neskaupstadur is the easternmost town in Iceland, on Nordfjordur in East Iceland, below steep mountains by the fjord.
Litlanesfoss: basalt-framed falls in East Iceland
Litlanesfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland on the path to Hengifoss, with tall basalt columns and views over Fljotsdalur and Lagarfljot.
Vok Baths East Iceland Geothermal Guide
Vok Baths is a geothermal spa by Lake Urridavatn near Egilsstadir, with floating pools, ice-free patches, and water at about 38 degrees Celsius.
Studlagil Canyon: basalt columns in East Iceland
Studlagil Canyon in East Iceland has hexagonal basalt columns, some over 25 metres tall, revealed after the 2009 dam.
Seydisfjordur, East Iceland: what to know
Seydisfjordur is a small Eastfjords town about 30 minutes from Egilsstadir, known for its rainbow street, blue church, and ferry link.
Petra's Stone Collection in Stodvarfjordur
Petra's Stone Collection in Stodvarfjordur is a stone and mineral collection in the Eastfjords, built over more than 50 years.
Lagarfljot: lake and worm in East Iceland
Lagarfljot is a large lake by Egilsstadir in East Iceland, set in a narrow glacial trough and linked to the Lagarfljot Worm.
Hengifoss: waterfall in East Iceland
Hengifoss in Fljotsdalur, East Iceland, is 128 metres high, with red clay bands in basalt and a 40 to 60 minutes each way walk.
Hallormsstadur Forest in East Iceland
A practical guide to Hallormsstadur Forest in East Iceland, including where it is, its size, trees, and basic visiting context.
Egilsstadir, East Iceland: what to know
Egilsstadir is East Iceland's largest town, with about 2,600 people as of 2024, on the Ring Road by Lagarfljot.
Djupivogur: eggs by Merry Bay in East Iceland
Djupivogur is a village in East Iceland by Gledivik, or Merry Bay, known for 34 granite eggs and Iceland's only Cittaslow town status.
Borgarfjordur Eystri: Puffins in East Iceland
Borgarfjordur eystri is a small village in East Iceland with around 100 residents, known for Hafnarholmi puffins and local elf folklore.