Fantastic Images from Iceland to Inspire Your Next Trip
This remote and peaceful village is located in the most northerly part of the East Fjords. It is accessed from Egilsstaðir on road 94, but check the road conditions before sett....
Home to numerous bird species Holmanes is a scenic nature reserve on a headland on the north shore of Reydarfjordur. Enjoy the views over the fjord as you walk down towards th....
A jagged row of ancient volcanic plugs dominates Berufjordur’s skyline. On the northern shore of the fjord, look for Blabjorg the blue-green sea cliffs. The protected cliffs a....
Its spectacular setting makes Hofn popular with visitors – half a dozen glacier tongues frame the view and on a calm summer evening, the stroll along the seashore redefines th....
Hvalnes (Whale Point) is a rocky headland with a lighthouse, offering a convenient viewpoint over the ocean and surrounding mountains, composed of dark gabbro and pa....
Look out for the sign to this small but perfectly formed waterfall, almost hidden and cut into the hillside close to the river Merkjaa, near the junction of roads 261 and 250.....
The short walk to Svartifoss starts at the Visitor Centre. Cross the campground following the base of the hill until you reach the start of the trail. It will take abou....
Vatnajokull is the biggest icecap in Iceland and Europe. It is over 8000 km2 with a thickness averaging 500-800m. At the end of the last Ice Age, it is believed that Iceland w....
Bruarhlod is accessed from road 30, which links Geysir and Gullfoss with Fludir via a bridge over the Hvita river. As you cross the river you'll notice how it narrows to a tig....
Just off road 35 is a short detour to the small waterfall Faxi. Faxi means 'horse's mane' and you can see by the shape how it got its name. You can walk down past the cafe to th....
Hengill is still considered to be an active volcano although it last erupted 2,500 years ago. There are many marked walking trails in the Hengill area with access from Hellishei....
Nesjavellir is a natural geothermal area associated with the Hengill volcano. Hot water from deep in the ground rises to the surface in the form of hot springs, mud pools, an....
Hveragerdi, population 2,318, began to develop in the early 20th century as Icelanders looked at ways of utilizing geothermal water and steam. Early projects included drying h....
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, its thin plume of water dropping over a 60m high former sea cliff. The extra special feature is that you can walk behind....
Skogafoss, 60m high and 25m wide, is the most impressive waterfall on the south coast and forms a splendid shimmering curtain of water. The river Skoga is not glacially f....
Warning: the waves at Vik and Reynisfjara beaches are dangerous and freak sneaker waves have claimed lives here. Please take heed of the warning signs and do not approa....
Just outside Kirkjubaejarklaustur on the road that heads north from the roundabout by the service station, you find Kirkjugolfid (the Church Floor) - a protected natural monument.&....
An easy and very scenic coastal path runs between Hellnar and Arnarstapi (4km). This used to be the main route between the two villages and over the centuries a path has forme....
On the west shore of Lake Myvatn, Hofdi is a recreational forested area sited on a scenic peninsula jutting into the lake. There's a small car park by the entrance gate a....
Duration: 2-3 hours. Difficulty: easy level walks on a dirt track. Interest: coastal and mountain views, birds and nature Start/End: Skalanes is 19km east of Seydisfjordur and can....
