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

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

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

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

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

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

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

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