Thingvellir (Þingvellir) is the best place in Iceland (and possibly in the world) to see a so-called oceanic rift (or a continental rift). In this article: Oceanic rift…

Skutustadagigar are pseudo-craters (rootless cones) - absolutely unique formations, even for Iceland. How Skutustadagigar pseudo-craters were formed Skútustaðagígar pseudo-craters are located in the Mývatn lake area. These peculiar…

Lóndrangar are two basalt pillars situated on a cliff on the western end of Snaefellsnes, on its southern side. Lóndrangar rocks - practical tips The two Lóndrangar pillars…

Ljótipollur is a crater lake near Landmannalaugar, in the Fjallabaki reserve (Friðland að Fjallabaki). Its name and appearance seem to be at odds… Ljotipollur - a beautiful lake…

When visiting Laugarvatn Fontana you will feel the healing power of steam baths and enjoy relaxing hot pools, plus you can try their traditional rye bread baked on…

Laufskalavarda (Laufskálavarða) is a cluster of stone mounds along a lava ridge - a place with interesting history. Laufskalavarda in the past Although today Laufskalavarda is a tourist…

You may not (yet!) feel psyched about local hot pools just after arriving in Iceland, however, if time allows and you prefer pools to museums, here are three…

Jökulsárlón is the best place in Europe to admire glacier calving. One of the spectacular effects of this phenomenon is the nearby Diamond Beach. Another place worth visiting…

Krauma is a natural geothermal spa that opened in late 2017. It is among the newest and most sophisticated SPA facilities in Iceland. Hot springs, saunas, lounge Krauma…

Krafla is one of the most striking and active volcanoes in Iceland. Its energy feeds the largest geothermal power plant in the country. In this article: Krafla volcano…

Kerid (Kerið) is a volcanic crater lake in the region of Grímsnes in southern Iceland. If you are not planning to go to Askja or Landmannalaugar, this may…

Kálfshamarsvík is a cove with beautifully shaped cliffs and 2 million years old basalt rocks. According to many tourists, it is precisely these basalt rocks that are the…