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    Things to see on the Golden Circle route

    ALL the Hot Pools of Iceland [2026 Complete Guide with a Top 10 List]

    Iceland is an amazing place rich in natural hot springs and thermal pools. Although the air temperature usually encourages you to wear a jacket, in many places you…

    Top 10 Attractions on Iceland Route 1 [+10 Extras Nearby]

    Route 1 or the Ring Road, is Iceland’s main road. It circles the country so following it (and some of its branches) is the most popular way to…

    Top 10 Things to See on the Iceland Golden Circle Route

    The Golden Circle is a tourist route, a loop with attractions in southwest Iceland. This route has a major places to see and it can easily be done…

    Gullfoss – a Waterfall Full of Gold

    Gullfoss (literally: golden waterfall) is one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls. It is located in the Hvítá River canyon in southwest Iceland and is part of the hugely…

    Geysir – the Godfather of All Geysers in the World

    Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of the Haukadalur Valley, located in southwest Iceland. It is one of the attractions on the famous Golden…

    Fludir – a Green Basin in the Golden Circle

    Fludir (Flúðir) is a small, picturesque village located in the unusually green for Iceland municipality of Hrunamannahreppur in the southern part of the island, as part of the…

    Arnarker – an Open Lava Cave

    Arnarker is a cave that serves as the entrance to a lava tunnel on the Leitarhraun lava field, north of Route 380, near Thorlakshofn (Þorlákshöfn) in southwestern Iceland.…

    Thingvellir – the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on the Surface

    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…

    Laugarvatn Fontana – Hot Pools, Baths and a Bakery – a 3 in 1

    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…

    Kerid – Volcanic Crater Lake

    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…