Iceland Trip Planning

15 Places

Grjótagjá

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

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Svartifoss

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

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Hamragarðar, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi

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

Grindavík, Iceland

Blue Lagoon

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

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Hvannadalshnjúkur

Climbing Iceland's highest peak on the rim of the Oræfajökull volcano.

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Dimmuborgir

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

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Námaskarð

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

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Jökulsárlón

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

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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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Kerið Crater Lake

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

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Dettifoss

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

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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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Hofskirkja

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

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Krafla

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

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