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

Along this wire fence, travelers have been leaving a particular memento since 2012.

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

One of the most remarkable caves in all of Iceland was created by a once raging river of lava.

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

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

The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.

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

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

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

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

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

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

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

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

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

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