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    Top places to see on Iceland's Ring Road

    Skogafoss – a Spectacular Waterfall on the South Coast

    Skogafoss is one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in South Iceland. Because it's so popular, it's worth coming here outside "peak hours." In this article: The…

    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…

    Selfoss – a Waterfall in the North and a Town in the South

    Two important, popular and very distant points on the map of Iceland are called Selfoss. The town and the waterfall of the same name are separated by more…

    Raufarhólshellir – a Lava Cave Near Reykjavik

    Raufarhólshellir is a lava cave located near Reykjavik. At 1,360 meters (4,460 feet) long, it is the fourth longest lava cave in Iceland. It is also extremely spacious:…

    Reynisfjara – a Beautiful but Dangerous Black Beach

    Reynisfjara is a black beach located near the town of Vik, in the southern part of Iceland. It is both Beauty and the Beast, as not only attractions…

    Reykjadalur – Hot Bath in a Mountain Stream

    Reykjadalur is a beautiful valley with a hot mountain stream. It is located above the town of Hveragerdi (Hveragerði), about 50 km east of Reykjavik, in the southern…

    Top 10 Places in Iceland Off the Beaten Track

    For most tourists the plan to see Iceland involves a tour of Route 1, meaning going around the island and visiting the attractions of the so-called Golden Circle.…

    Whale Watching in Iceland – All You Need to Know [Complete Guide]

    Whale watching is definitely one of Iceland’s top exciting activities. Going on such a trip will not only guarantee unforgettable experiences, but also give you a powerful dose…

    Sky Lagoon – Reykjavik’s Top Geothermal Spa

    Just outside Reykjavik, right on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, Icelanders opened a new open-air attraction a few years ago that many people had been waiting for:…

    Kolugljufur – the Canyon of the Kola Giantess

    Kolugljúfur (Kolugljufur, Icelandic for Kola's Canyon) is a canyon on the Víðidalsá River - one of Iceland's most important salmon rivers, flowing through the Víðidalur valley (up to…

    Gullfoss – a Waterfall Full of Gold

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

    Godafoss – Gods’ Waterfall

    Godafoss (Goðafoss) is a waterfall in northern Iceland. Falling from a height of 12 meters (about 40 ft) and 30 meters (about 100 ft) wide, it lies on…