Our Iceland Trip

by floriandoelsnitz

16 Places

Grindavík, Iceland

Blue Lagoon

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

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Grjótagjá

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

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Hamragarðar, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Jökulsárlón

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

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Bridge Between Continents

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

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Hveragerði, Iceland

Reykjadalur

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

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Haukadalur Geothermal Field

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Grafarkirkja

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

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U.S. Navy DC-3 Wreckage

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

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Skogar, Iceland

Seljavallalaug

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

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Viking Village Film Set

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

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Rauðfeldsgjá

This mountain fissure hides a secret path to a secluded mossy grotto within the rock itself.

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Garðar BA 64

The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.

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Reykjanes, Iceland

Gunnuhver

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

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Abandoned Djúpavík Herring Factory

This rusting remnant of the local herring industry is being given a second life.

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Látrabjarg

Puffin enthusiasts flock to Europe's largest seabird cliff, which over one million birds call home.

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