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

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

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.

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.

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

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

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

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

A vintage video game wonderland in downtown Reykjavik.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

This medieval castle was painted pink as part of a now-abandoned children's theme park.

Drive past the giant fruit sculptures and up to the window for a menu of fruity treats.

A dream-like maze full of strange art, surreal spaces, and fantasy landscapes to get lost in.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.