8 Best Places to Visit in Iceland

1. 5. Blue Lagoon

1.1. Located on the Reykjanes peninsula

1.1.1. less than an hour’s drive from Reykjavik

1.2. This manmade lake is fed by superheated seawater

1.2.1. vented from a nearby lava flow

1.3. The geothermal waters contain minerals like silica

1.3.1. believed to have health benefits

1.4. it’s the chance to relax in a steaming lagoon

1.4.1. surrounded by black lava rocks that most attracts visitors

1.5. A 35-room resort features an array of pampering amenities that includes

1.5.1. spa treatments

1.5.2. saunas

1.5.3. steam baths

1.5.4. a fully equipped fitness room

2. 6. Jokulsarlon

2.1. Located in southeast Iceland

2.2. This iceberg-dotted lake was formed by

2.2.1. the melting ice of the Breidamerkurjokull glacier

2.3. you can view the lake with its slow-moving floating icebergs

2.3.1. from the island’s Ring Road

2.3.2. nothing compares to seeing them up close from the deck of a tour boat

3. 7. Vatnajokull National Park

3.1. Home to the largest glacier in Europe

3.2. It is so vast that it encompasses around 14 percent of the country

3.3. Divided into four separately managed territories

3.3.1. the park’s most frequently visited section is the southern territory of Skaftafell

3.3.1.1. where trails lead you past blue-tinted glacial tongues and waterfalls

3.4. Hardy adventures can climb the Vatnajokull glacier

3.4.1. explore the long row of volcanic craters

3.4.1.1. known as the Lakagigar

3.5. The park has a wealth of easily accessible features too

3.5.1. including the powerful Dettifoss

3.5.1.1. a waterfall famous for the sheer volume of water that cascades over its rim

4. 8. Golden Circle Route

4.1. It is located at east of Reykjavik

4.1.1. contains Iceland’s unique attractions that includes

4.1.1.1. historic sites

4.1.1.2. quaint villages

4.1.1.3. geysers

4.1.1.4. and waterfalls

4.2. The most popular tours feature stops at Gullfoss

4.2.1. where the mammoth “Golden Falls” tumble through the Hvita river canyon

4.2.2. andand the Geysir hot springs, the place where the word “geyser” got its name

4.3. Marking the spot where the nation of Iceland was founded in 930

4.3.1. ancient Þingvellir is typically included in the tour as well

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6. 1. Myvatn

6.1. Formed thousands of years ago

6.1.1. by a river of hot lava

6.2. Myvatn is the best place to visit in Iceland

6.2.1. for bird watching

6.3. Shaped by volcanic eruptions spouting up through the water

6.3.1. the so-called pseudo-craters that dominate the landscape

6.4. The best place to view the craters

6.4.1. on the lake’s south shore

6.4.1.1. near the rural community of Skutustadir

6.5. A forest of pillars, caves and rock formations

6.5.1. created as the water drained away

6.5.1.1. are on display at Dimmuborgir

6.5.1.2. the lava fields east of Myvatn

7. 2. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

7.1. It is located in Westfjords

7.2. its rough terrain of craggy mountains

7.2.1. and plunging sea cliffs presents challenges

7.3. Hornbjarg is a a sky-high sea cliff

7.3.1. located on the northernmost tip of the reserve

8. 3. Husavik

8.1. A tiny fishing village nestled within a sheltered cove

8.1.1. in northern Iceland

8.2. one of the best spots in Europe for whale watching

8.3. The most common species spotted from the tour boats includes

8.3.1. minke

8.3.2. humpback

8.3.3. blue whales

8.3.4. white-beaked dolphin

8.3.5. harbor porpoise

8.4. With several life-size skeletons on display

8.4.1. the Husavik Whale Museum offers a wealth of information about whales

8.4.2. and also chronicles the history of whaling in Iceland

8.5. The wooden church of Husavikurkirkja built in 1907

8.5.1. is worth a quick visit as well

9. 4. Reykjavik

9.1. Spread out over the Seltjarnarnes peninsula

9.1.1. in southwest Iceland

9.2. It covers a surprisingly large area for a capital

9.2.1. with a population of around 120,000

9.3. Most visits begin at the visitor’s center

9.3.1. center located near picturesque Lake Tjornin

9.3.2. on the city’s west side

9.4. the National and Saga museums are must-see attractions

9.5. With its appealing array of shops, bars and restaurants

9.5.1. the central thoroughfare of Laugavegur is worth exploring too