Iceland

Thingvellir National Park, located in a rift valley along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, is where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are gradually separating. This active volcanic landscape features gorges, […]

Nestled in the heart of Iceland, Gullfoss is a powerful waterfall on the Hvítá River, cascading 105 feet (32 meters) in two dramatic steps into a deep crevasse. This natural […]

Set on the waterfront, the striking Harpa (Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre) is one of Reykjavik’s most prominent landmarks. Home to both the Icelandic Opera and Iceland Symphony Orchestra, […]

Named after Reverend Hallgrimur Petursson, the author of Iceland’s most popular hymn book, Passion Hymns, Hallgrímskirkja stands as a prominent landmark in downtown Reykjavik. This Lutheran church, with its expressionist […]

Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most picturesque waterfalls, stretches 82 feet across the Skógá River and plunges 197 feet down a lush cliff. The waterfall’s powerful spray often creates […]

Seljalandsfoss, a slender cascade of water plunging from a height of about 197 feet (60 meters), is one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls. Located in the picturesque Thórsmörk valley, the […]

The Great Geysir, located in Iceland’s Haukadalur valley, is the world’s original geyser and the namesake for all other geysers. Although it is now nearly dormant, the Great Geysir and […]

In 1789, the Silfra Fissure in Iceland emerged as the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drifted apart, creating a unique geological feature. Located near Reykjavik, this ravine gradually filled […]

While Geysir is Iceland’s most famous geyser and the namesake for all others, its neighbor, Strokkur, offers a more frequent and reliable display. Located near Reykjavik, Strokkur erupts several times […]

Jutting out into the ocean just south of Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula is a UNESCO Global Geopark celebrated for its otherworldly volcanic and geothermal landscapes. This rugged terrain features craters, […]

The Golden Circle, known locally as Gullni Hringurinn, is a popular route departing from Reykjavik that offers a rich tapestry of Iceland’s natural wonders. This scenic loop takes visitors through […]

Vatnajokull National Park, located in southern Iceland, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its diverse and dramatic landscapes. Dominated by the continent’s largest glacier, Vatnajokull, the park encompasses […]

Nestled in an otherworldly landscape of jagged peaks and black lava fields, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal pool that has become one of Iceland’s most visited attractions. Just minutes […]

Perched on the edge of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow isthmus, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is a striking natural wonder. Framed by jagged […]

Nestled close to Iceland’s Golden Circle, the Secret Lagoon, or Gamla Laugin, provides a serene and secluded alternative to the more crowded Blue Lagoon. Surrounded by icy wilderness and rugged […]

Skaftafell, nestled in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, spans over 2,000 square miles (5,000 square kilometers) of rugged mountainous terrain and glacial tongues. Dominated by the Skaftafellsjökull glacier, […]

Dominated by the glacier-topped Snæfellsjökull stratovolcano, Snæfellsjökull National Park spans 70 square miles of Iceland’s rugged landscape. The park’s terrain includes basalt sea cliffs, black and gold sand beaches, and […]

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, one of Iceland’s most famous peaks, gained international attention in 2010 when its eruption sent a massive cloud of volcanic ash into the sky, disrupting air travel across […]

Langjökull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland, spans an impressive 360 square miles (930 square kilometers) and harbors at least two active volcanic systems. Located not far from Reykjavik, this vast […]