20 Pictures Of Iceland To Ignite Your Fire
The Northern Lights
Seen from September to mid-April, the Northern Lights are an elusive but stunning feature of Iceland.
Bárðarbunga
A Volcano hidden under the second highest mountain in Iceland.
Eyjafjallajökull
After its dramatic flight-halting eruption in 2010, you are sure to have heard of this volcano. It sits in South Iceland and can be seen on Route 1
Katla
Iceland’s most active volcano whose eruptions in history have been thought to be triggered by Eyjafjallajökull’s. Experts have suggested an eruption from Mount Katla may be due soon.
Gullfoss
Translated as “Golden Falls”, Gullfoss is a three-step staircase waterfall that forms part of the Golden Circle tourist route.
Jökulsárlón
A gorgeous glacial lagoon where a glacier meets sea water, home to hundreds of inquisitive seals and ghostly blue icebergs.
Seljalandsfoss
One of the only waterfalls of its kind in Iceland, where you can walk behind the fall into the cave behind.
Snæfellsnes
A beautiful peninsula sat on Iceland’s west coast which boasts fjords, volcanoes, golden beaches and lava flows.
Glacier Walking
Choose from plenty of guided or self-guided glacier walks.
Geysers
One of the iconic features of the Golden Circle route, south Iceland is home to the Great Geysir and the nearby Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes.
© Lucapierro | Dreamstime.com – Geysir Geyser Photo
Þingvellir
The best place to see the plate boundary between two tectonic plates. You can take a stroll along the divide or even go scuba diving in the Silfra Fissure!
Þingvallavatn
The largest natural lake in Iceland which sits in Þingvellir National Park.
Blue Lagoon
Relax in the geothermal baths.
Skógafoss
Legend has it that a Viking settler called Þrasi Þórólfsson hid a chest behind this beautiful waterfall, and whoever finds it will find great treasures.
Vik
Iceland’s southernmost village is famed for its black beaches. The cliffs to the west are home to many seabirds including puffins.
Ice Caves
The ice caves in the Vatnajökull Glacier are hypnotising wonders. They can be visited from October throughout the winter until April.
Icelandic Summers
Lupins flourish during the summer months in Iceland. Their striking purple colour adds a vibrance to the country’s dramatic landscapes.
Whale Watching
Tours run from various locations throughout Iceland. There are many different species to be found, including Orcas, Minke, Humpback and Blue whales, as well as sharks, porpoises and of course seals.
Puffins
They spend most of their lives at sea, but they are most often seen in Iceland when they return to breeding grounds in the spring and summer.
Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital city. It has a vibrant music culture and rich history.
