The most beautiful trips in Iceland
What to do and experience in Iceland
Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world due to its rugged geologically very lively landscape. The most common destinations for trips are the local beautiful waterfalls, mountain landscape with glacial lagoons. Let's see what interesting things you can do here for trips
Icelandic waterfalls
Including Europe's largest waterfall
Iceland is called the „landscape of ice and fire“. But also „the land of thousands of waterfalls“. And rightly so. There are so many of them here that they are practically impossible to count. And it is probably impossible to determine which is the most beautiful. continue reading
Trek in Landmannalaugár
With ascent to Brennisteinsald (881 m asl) and Bláhnúkur (945 m asl)
Trek in the Liparite (rainbow) mountains of Landmannalaugár, in the Fjallabak nature reserve. Views from the Brennisteinsalda and Bláhnúkur peaks to the Grænagil gorge, the valleys of the Jökullgilskvísl, Námskvísl and Brandsgilskvísl rivers. Return to the lava field Laugahraun. Elevation approx. 400 m. Starting point – camp Landmannalaugár, cottage Sæluhús. continue reading
Hverfjall volcano
About a beautiful volcano and its surroundings
Hverfjall volcano is located in northwestern Iceland on Lake Myvatn. It is a 420 meter high volcano, which dominantly rises above the surrounding plain. Nearby is an amazing landscape with many interesting places. continue reading
Ascent to Kristínartindar
View of the highest mountain in Iceland - Hvannadalshnjúkur.
Kristínartindar (1126 m above sea level) is a mountain rising between the slides of the glaciers Vatnajökull, Skaftafellsjökull and Morsárjökull. From the Sjónarnípa lookout point, a beautiful view of Iceland's highest mountain – Hvannadalshnjúkur – opens up. Elevation gain about 1100 m. Starting point – camp Skaftafell. continue reading
Jokulsalron
Glacier lagoon
The Glacier Lagoon is located almost 400 km from Reykjavík on the main road that goes around the whole island. It is known not only for floating pieces of ice, but especially for broken pieces of ice on the beach. It is located in the Vatnajokull National Park and is formed by the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. Among other things, it is known for the fact that seals live here, which can be observed swimming between glaciers. continue reading
For volcanic activity in Iceland
Knowing what shapes the land of ice and fire
Iceland is a popular tourist destination for travelers from all over the world. Endless glaciers, monumental waterfalls, steep cliffs inhabited by birds and much more make Iceland diverse. However, the most interesting of all is the geological activity, which can be observed here in many forms. Where to go for these geological processes? continue reading
Icelandic churches
Churches and small churches, small and huge, picturesque and modern.
You will not find historical architectural monuments of the „European“ type in Iceland. The view of the picturesque churches in the settlements or standing alone in the desolate landscape will make the traveler's eye even more pleasing. The oldest are from the end of the 18th century. Of the turf structures from the previous period, only indications of foundations remained. From the 19th century, wood imported from Norway, Sweden and Denmark began to be used to build churches. A very used material is also stone. From the beginning of the 20th century, concrete began to be used to build churches (especially in larger cities). continue reading
Winter Skógafoss
Rainbow waterfall
It is called one of the most beautiful and most impressive waterfalls in Iceland. 60 m high and 15 m wide waterfall creates a rainbow. Near the waterfall is one of the most beautiful treks in Iceland, which is 25 kilometers long, for those who do not want such a demanding hike, it is possible to get to the top of the waterfall, where they lead a path consisting of 400 steps. continue reading
Reynisfjara beach
Stone stairs
Reynisfjara is a beach known mainly for its surrounding hills, which look like stone steps and are also known from the filming of Game of Thrones. continue reading
Fallen DC3 aircraft
Winter black beach
The journey to the plane takes an hour, the disadvantage is that you have to complete the same journey again when you want to return to the car. The advantage of this route in the winter is that the country changes very quickly in just a few minutes and the weather is diametrically different disadvantage is that the change can lead to a snowstorm, which is no longer so pleasant. The reward for this long and endless journey is not only the plane but also the beach with black sand and stormy waves. continue reading
