Fantastic Images from Iceland to Inspire Your Next Trip
Around 12km west of Budir, a narrow chasm Raudfeldsgja, cuts deep into the flank of Botnsfjall mountain. It is possible to walk into the ravine but beware as elves are said to....
Driving around the tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula you’ll pass the fishing villages Hellissandur, Rif, and Olafsvik, which are all worth a visit. Off the tip of the peninsul....
Narrow finger-like fjords form the indented south coast of the West Fjords between Flokalundur and Bjarkalundur. Almost uninhabited but for a scattering of farms, this lo....
Hestfjordur is a narrow fjord with very steep sides, which gets its name from the horse-shaped mountain Hestur (Hestur means horse). There is so little lowland here that....
Don’t miss the chance to visit Hornstrandir by boat. This outstanding nature reserve boasts sheer ocean cliffs packed with millions of birds, stunning sandy beaches piled high with....
Godafoss, the ‘waterfall of the gods’, is remarkable for its symmetry. It can be viewed from both sides of the river, each giving a different perspective on the falls. The acc....
It takes a bit of effort to reach remote Mjoifjordur, on a winding gravel road only open in summer. Along the way, you'll pass the magnificent Klifbrekkufossar wate....
Mjoifjordur is a long and narrow fjord in the inner reaches of Isafjardardjup. The fjord is now conveniently bridged in two sections, allowing you to stop on an....
On the approach road to the Blue Lagoon, you’ll notice the pipeline that brings hot water to the towns of Reykjanes from the Svartsengi power plant. Over 90% of houses in Icel....
Heading along the south shore of Snaefesllsnes on road 54 there is a detour off to the south to the farm of Homluholt. Horse riding trips to Longufjorur (Long Beach) a beautif....
The Langjokull ice cave is Iceland’s newest tourist attraction. You’ll travel onto the icecap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice cave then embark on an amazing journey i....
Hengifoss at 118 m in height is the third highest waterfall in Iceland and is on the west shore of Lagarfljot, near the southern tip of the lake. From the car park, there’s a....
Grundarfjordur is a working fishing town that makes a little pretense at being more. Those in the know flock here for the puffin trips in summer and in win....
Ondverdarnes lighthouse marks the westernmost tip of Snaefellsnes and is a dramatic spot where rugged lava meets the ocean. Until 1945 there was a farm here and remains....
Few visitors succeed in pronouncing the name of this waterfall but if you want to try, gli-woofer-sour-foss should do the job! To get there from Vopnafjordur, dr....
Raudasandur is a glorious 10km long beach of shell sand, with a reddish hue when the sun shines on it. It’s such an idyllic spot that you can see why some might be tempted to....
At 122m in height, Haifoss is a breathtaking sight, its thin white plume highlighted against the dark rock of its moody canyon. When the sun comes out, the entire spectacle is fram....
On the north shore of Dyrafjordur, you can take a scenic detour on road 614, passing Myrar farm, Iceland´s biggest eider duck nesting area. Common eiders are long-lived gro....
Connected to Iceland’s mainland by a strip of land just 10km wide, the West Fjords region has a reputation for outstanding mountain and fjord scenery, golden sand beaches, huge col....
Kirkjubol is a good stopping off point for birdwatchers. Please be considerate and keep away from the nesting birds. Around 70 eider ducks nest on the grassy ground above the ti....
