Thakgil (Þakgil) is a hidden canyon located 20 km northeast of the town of Vik, between the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Mýrdalssandur floodplain. The canyon gets its name…

Surtshellir, named after the fiery giant of Norse mythology (Surtra), is the longest known lava cave in Iceland - it is about 1.5 km long. It is located…

Studlagil (Stuðlagil) Canyon is located in northeastern Iceland in the Jökuldalur glacial valley. In good weather, its basalt columns of rock cut by a beautiful wild river are…

Skardsvik Beach (Skarðsvík Beach) is a sandy beach on the western end of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The turquoise water, basalt rock formations, golden sand and surrounding mysterious volcanic…

Raudfeldsgja Canyon (Rauðfeldsgjá) is the narrowest, and largest, rock crevice you can see from the inside in Iceland. See where you can find it and what to expect…

Laugarfell is a mountain shelter / hotel south-west of the town of Egilsstadir. It is a great place to stay the night and also to explore all the…

Kolugljufur (Kolugljúfur - Isl. Koli Canyon) is a canyon in the Víðidalsá River - one of Iceland's most important salmon rivers, running through the Víðidalur Valley (up to…

Háifoss, or High Waterfall, is Iceland's third-highest waterfall and certainly one of the prettiest. It lies a bit out of the way, but it's worth a look, especially…

Glymur is a beautiful and very high waterfall. It measures 198 meters, and is located in the valley of the Hvalfjörður fjord, northeast of Reykjavík. It is fed…

Deildartunguhver is a hot spring in Reykholtsdalur, the western region of Iceland, north of Reykjavik. It is the world's strongest hot spring! The world's strongest hot spring Deildartunguhver…

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…