Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss are two of the main attractions on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Furthermore, they are one of the most photographed locations in Iceland. Walk to the waterfall and then capture the iconic photo of the falls with the mountain in the...
Thingvellir National Park was the first stop on my boyfriend and I’s itinerary after arrival at the airport in Iceland. We first went snorkeling in the Silfra fissure. Then we saw Öxarárfoss waterfall. Lastly, we walked the Almannagjá trail in Thingvellir National Park. Walking...
One of the most popular regions in Iceland is the Golden Circle. It is conveniently located less than an hour away from the capital city of Reykjavík. Öxarárfoss in Thingvellir National Park is just one of the attractions to visit within the Golden...
Iceland is a country full of many beautiful attractions as well as unique things to do, and it was thus hard to determine exactly which were my favorites and belonged in my top 10 list. However, after a lot of thought and scrolling...
The Golden Circle holds incredible wonders and attractions, for example the rift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. In addition, you can find Strokkur and the Geysir Hot Springs. The Geysir Hot Springs is a geothermal area full of geysers, boiling...
Laufskalavarda is a lava ridge in southern Iceland, and over the years it has developed into a tourist attraction. Travelers began to stack stones as they crossed the Mýrdalssandur desert in order to bring good luck upon their journey. Now people from all...
Svartifoss is not the tallest nor the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most unique. Why? It is surrounded by basalt rock columns. These columns are present in a couple of other areas in Iceland, for example Stuðlagil...
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is one of the most beautiful locations in Iceland. Once you arrive, you will think you entered into the world of a Disney movie, for example Tangled. The canyon formed thousands of years ago as glaciers melted and formed glacial rivers....
Kerid Crater is one of many volcanic wonders located in Iceland. Scientists believe the crater formed when a cone-shaped volcano collapsed into itself thousands of years ago. It has a reddish color, which is due to its youth. Since it is only about...
Reynisfjara black sand beach in Vík is one of the most popular black sand beaches in all of Iceland. It is conveniently located in southern Iceland, only two and a half hours away from the capital city of Reykjavík. You will thus have...
The Rainbow Road in Iceland is growing in popularity, but some still consider it to be a hidden gem. Not only is it beautiful as it leads to the Blue Church in Seyðisfjörður, but it also has an important history behind its creation....
Godafoss is a majestic waterfall in northern Iceland with an incredible history behind it. While it is not the tallest nor most powerful waterfall in Iceland, it is definitely worth a visit. Check out the viewpoints on both sides and then walk right...
Do not pass up the opportunity to visit Gullfoss falls while in Iceland. The two-tiered waterfall cascades into a canyon, and visitors are able to walk right up next to it. There is a waterfall lookout beside the parking lot, but those seeking...
An opportunity to see Yoda you shall not miss. The Yoda Cave in Iceland is in the shape of none other than Yoda himself. At first you might think this is just a tourist trap or maybe the cave barely looks like him....