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

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

This collection of unique liquids allows visitors to wander the waters of Iceland's glaciers.

This scenic Icelandic lava flow is named for a pair of Berserkers who were murdered, according to a famous Saga.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Dozens of large, brightly-colored paintings adorn the walls of the "street art capital of Iceland."

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

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

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

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

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

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

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

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

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

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

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

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

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

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

An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.

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.