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. 

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 it and gaze out thro...

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 fed and usually runs clear but...

Vik is a small coastal town with a quaint hilltop church and a marvelous black beach, backed by dunes. In spite of its coastal location, the town has no fishing industry and no port.  It has largely d...

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 approach the sea.  Reynisdrangar...

This magnificent 8km long gorge was formed in a powerful explosive fissure eruption around 934. Curiously, there are no historical references to the eruption, which is odd as it is reckoned to have be...

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. The parking place is...

The Aquarium Sæheimar has been part of the Westman Island’s culture for 50 years, especially for children. It has also remained largely unchanged since it was set up so don't expect fancy multimed...

You’ll find one of the largest puffin populations in Iceland on Heimaey. Common Guillemot, razorbill, kittiwake, Manx shearwater, fulmar, and numerous gulls are also found in large numbers but due to...

Duration: 1.5 hours. Difficulty: easy, mostly on the flat. Interest: flora, views of the glacier, geology. Start/End: the trail starts just to the right of the Visitor Centre at Skaftafell. Pick up a...