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    Dettifoss – Iceland’s Mightiest Waterfall

    Dettifoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall and the second most powerful in Europe. It lies in Vatnajökull National Park, in the northern part of the island. In this…

    Budakirkja – Iceland’s Most Beautiful Church

    The black wooden church of Búðakirkja stands in Búðir, a hamlet that was once a busy trading post. It is known for its exceptionally pleasing appearance and its…

    Borgarvirki – a Basalt Fortress near the Vatnsnes Peninsula

    Borgarvirki is a natural basalt citadel on the ridge between Vesturhóp and Víðidalur, at the foot of the Vatnsnes peninsula in northern Iceland. It stands 177 meters (about…

    Askja – a Volcano With a Swimming Pool

    Askja is a volcanic caldera in northern Iceland. It's famous for the chance to swim in a warm (but not hot) lake right inside a volcano's crater. In…

    Kerlingarfjoll – Steaming Colorful Mountains

    Kerlingarfjoll (Kerlingarfjöll) is a real gem for all nature and outdoor enthusiasts. In this article: Colorful steaming mountains The picturesque geothermal area of Hveradalir Kerlingarfjoll Hostel and Campsite…

    Stokksnes – a Beautiful Cape Near Hofn

    According to many photographers, Stokksnes is the BEST photo location in Iceland. See what has earned it that reputation. In this article: Stokksnes - a beautiful, underrated place…

    Solheimasandur – a Plane Wreck on a Black Beach

    Solheimasandur Plane Wreck is the wreck of a military aircraft abandoned on the black glacial beach of Sólheimasandur. Although widely believed to be a DC-3, it is actually…

    Seljavallalaug – One of the Oldest Swimming Pools in Iceland

    Seljavallalaug is an outdoor swimming pool in South Iceland, about 7 km (4 miles) west of Skogar and the Skogafoss waterfall. In this article: History of the Seljavallalaug…

    Kirkjufell – Iceland’s Celebrity Mountain

    Kirkjufell (463 meters / 1,520 feet above sea level, freely translated as Church Mountain) is a distinctly shaped peak located on the northern shore of the Snæfellsnes peninsula,…

    Fjadrargljufur – Justin Bieber’s Canyon

    Fjadrargljufur (Fjaðrárgljúfur) is a beautiful, picturesque canyon in southern Iceland, near the historic village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. It is about 100 m (330 ft) deep and about 1.5 km…

    Thingvellir – the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on the Surface

    Thingvellir (Þingvellir) is the best place in Iceland (and possibly in the world) to see an oceanic rift (also called a continental rift) up close. In this article:…

    Londrangar – Basalt Fairytale Castle

    Lóndrangar are two basalt pillars standing on the cliffs at the western end of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, on its southern side. Lóndrangar rocks - practical tips The two…