HvalsneskirkjaSmall stone church completed in 1887 in a scenic field with a serene atmosphere & old graveyard.

The maritime winds persisted off of the Atlantic Ocean and onto the southern peninsula of Iceland — where the cliffs of Valahnúkamöl are located — causing the air to have a nippy and slightly uncomfortable chill to it...

Sun Voyager SculptureThe gleaming steel sculpture on Reykjavik’s splendid waterfront that resembles a Viking long-ship is the ‘Solfar’ or ‘Sun Voyager.’ The striking landmark was created by Icelandic sculptor Jon Gunnar Arnason.

Around ReykjavikSights, tones and colours of Iceland's main city

Háifoss, which is 122 meters high is situated in Fossá river, which is a spring water tributary of the glacial river Þjórsá, Iceland's longest river.

Sunset ReflectionsHoltsós sometimes anglicised as Holtsos, is a tidal lagoon south of Eyjafjallajökull in south Iceland. It is fed by the Holtsá river and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow strip of sand. It is approximately 4 kilometres long by 2 kilometres wide and approximately 2 metres deep at its deepest point.

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ReynisdrangarReynisdrangar are impressive rock formations situated near the shore of Reynisfjara beach by the coastal village Vík on the South Coast of Iceland.

Reynisfjara BeachJagged rocks stand jutting out of the sea just off this black sand beach with basalt formations.

Foss midway li la loThe Fossalar River and the lesser known waterfall on it are located in the Southern part of Iceland. Fossalar Waterfall is a perfect stop to capture authentic Icelandic beauty. The dramatic and graceful cascade with spectacular geological formations adds greatly to the surrounding area. You will surely be mesmerised by the water cascades as some of them gently falls while others tumble and babble down from the cliffs.

VestrahornVestrahorn mountain is located on the Stokknes Peninsula, close to the town of Höfn. Unlike most of the mountains in Iceland, it is made out of iron- and magnesium-rich gabbro rock, which leads to its dark and jagged appearance.

SkútafossSkútafoss in on the Icelandic South Coast bit away from all its hustle and bustle. If you are driving on the Ring Road anti clockwise, than it is 6 kilometers (4 miles) behind the tunnel close to Höfn.

EystrahornEystrahorn mountain is only 756 m tall, and like its neighbour it is mainly made of gabbro and granophyre rocks, although some gold, silver and mercury have also been found here.

FauskasandurFauskasandur black sand beach is one such lesser-known place that is still hidden from most of the population. Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the perfect place to stop for when you are on a self-driving tour of the eastern part of Iceland. It is best known for a huge rock that stands amidst the ocean near the beach. This monolith is quite captivating with a green top and black colored demeanor that it holds.

TeigarhornTeigarhorn farm in Djupavogshreppur is one of the most renowned zeolites’ spot in the world, as natural conditions provide exceptional opportunities to examine and study the formation, type and chemistry of the zeolites. Some interesting and unique pieces in terms of type and size, have been collected at Teigarhorn. Outside of Iceland, zeolites from the site can be seen in various museums of natural history, such as in the Natural History Museum in London.

StöðvarfjörðurStöðvarfjörður is a village in east Iceland. It sits on the Northern shore of the fjord of the same name, is part of the municipality of Fjarðabyggð and has less than 200 inhabitants

Vattarnes Sea cliffsThe sea cliffs here and the rock formations just off the shore are amazing. The craggy cliffs bear dramatic marks of the extraordinary glacial and volcanic forces that created them. Astonishingly stark in places, amazingly shaped rock forms will greet you around every corner.

SeyðisfjarðarkirkjaThe Church in Seyðisfjörður is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Iceland. With its distinct colour and buildingstyle it has become a popular spot for tourists.

GeirsstaðakirkjaThere is a beautiful little turf church named Geirsstaðakirkja situated on the farmland of Litli Bakki. The construction is a recent remake of a church that had been built there a thousand years ago, the ruins of which were unearthed during excavation.

RjúkandafossRjúkandi is one of the few major waterfalls on the north side of Iceland which can be seen directly from the Ring Road. The falls descend the steep valley of Jökuldalur carved by the Jökulsá a Brú river, which has since been greatly reduced due to being harnessed in the massive Kárahnjúkar Dam project, dropping a total of 305 feet in two large steps - the first veiling 109 feet in a veiling horsetail style drop, and then another 196 feet in a leap which begins as two channels sliding over bedrock before pitching into a free-fall for the majority of its descent. A short distance downstream is a small lower fall which drops about 15 feet and can be seen in tandem with the main fall from the road, but it was segregated enough that we opted to not consider it to be part of the falls.

BeitarhusidA very welcome stop on the road from Egilsstadir to Lake Myvatn. Great cafe in an isolated setting.

Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. Dettifoss is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects water from a large area in Northeast Iceland

The WatcherDettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. Dettifoss is situated on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which flows from the Vatnajökull glacier and collects water from a large area in Northeast Iceland

Selfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɛlˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.[citation needed] The river originates as melt water from the glacier Vatnajökull and therefore the water flow varies depending on the season, the weather and volcanic activity.[1]

Selfoss WaterfallSelfoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɛlˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall on the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland. The river drops over a number of waterfalls over about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.[citation needed] The river originates as melt water from the glacier Vatnajökull and therefore the water flow varies depending on the season, the weather and volcanic activity.[1]

Snow DogsSnow Dogs is a small family owned dog sledding company. We live on the farm Vallholt in North Iceland, about 6 hour drive from Reykjavík. 1 hour from Akureyri. We have about 30 Siberian husky sled dogs. We focus on the wellbeing of our dogs. It is our goal to give our guest a unique dog sledding experience. Our dogs love people and to have a lot of petting and cuddling after the tour. During summer when there is no snow we offer kennel visits and cart rides

Goðafoss is a waterfall in northern Iceland. It is located along the country's main ring road at the junction with the Sprengisandur highland road, about 45 minutes from Akureyri, Iceland's second largest city. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 metres over a width of 30 metres

A traditional fishing boat moored off the Siglo Hotel in Siglufjörður, Iceland.

Kaffi Rauðka is located in a brigt red house by the marina in Siglufjordur. It is an excellent place to meet the locals and breathe in the atmosphere of this nice little fishermen´s town.

Hannes Boy is a unique but homey restaurant that offers a cozy and romantic environment at Siglo´s marina village. It is located in the bright yellow house by the marina in Siglufjordur. The restaurant Hannes Boy is named after a local legend and fisherman.

Skagafjordur SunsetSkagafjörður is a fjord in North Iceland. Sauðárkrókur is its largest village. Skagafjörður district is an agricultural hub and has a rich history

Icelandic Horses at Hofsstaðir GuesthouseThis family-run guest house's rooms include tea/coffee facilities, a patio and panoramic views of Skagafjördur Fjord. As an added bonus, the local horses greeted us in the morning.

This family-run guest house's rooms include tea/coffee facilities, a patio and panoramic views of Skagafjördur Fjord. As an added bonus, the local horses greeted us in the morning.

Vintage details inside the restaurant make a cozy welcome to Hofsstaðir Guesthouse

This family-run guest house's rooms include tea/coffee facilities, a patio and panoramic views of Skagafjördur Fjord. As an added bonus, the local horses greeted us in the morning.

Glaumbær Farm & MuseumIn 1947 Glaumbær was declared a protected site and is now owned by the National Museum of Iceland. It has been run as a museum by the Skagafjörður Heritage Museum since 1952. If you visit the Glaumbær turf house and have a look inside you can see how life in Iceland was back in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hvitserkur SunriseHvítserkur is a 15 m high basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland. The rock has two holes at the base, which give it the appearance of a dragon who is drinking. The base of the stack has been reinforced with concrete to protect its foundations from the sea.

Kolufossar WaterfallAs you drive along Víðidalur, you will come to Kolugil Farm which stands beside the Víðidalsá river. Just below the farm, the waters flow peacefully downwards to plunge into the deep, rugged gorge called Kolugljúfur. Their journey then sends them cascading over many waterfalls which bear the name Kolufossar Falls in honour of the giantess, Kola.

Skardsviti Lighthouse & Icelandic HorseSkarðsviti is a small lighthouse in the north of Iceland. It is remote and rugged but easy to access. In good weather the views across the fjord is stunning, in fog the lighthouse blends into the grey and frigid waters of the Arctic north.

Hraunfossar Waterfall in AutumnHraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into Hvítá, from ledges of less porous rock in the lava

Barnafossar WaterfallAnother waterfall beside Hraunfossar is Barnafoss, which is more like a series of rapids caused by the water of Hvitá entering a narrow passage. Barnafoss means “Child Falls” and legend has it that one day two boys were left home while their parents went to church, but they got bored and decide to follow. When taking a shortcut, the two boys tried crossing the falls over a natural stone bridge but fell in and drowned. The mother of the boys cursed the bridge and shortly after it was destroyed by an earthquake.

Hraunfossar Waterfall in AutumnHraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into Hvítá, from ledges of less porous rock in the lava

On the road to Langjökull Klaki Basecamp