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

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

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

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

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

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

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Largest private bird collection in Iceland, formed from a tragic accident.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

An Icelandic island full of diving birds and legend.

The oldest hall in Iceland was written of in the Sagas and features a centuries-old escape tunnel.

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

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

A modern artist's primitive stone faces and unique rock instrument join Iceland's terrain with its history.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.