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There are just a few places left on earth that can make you feel like you’re on another planet. Iceland is one such, with its variety of natural phenomena from glacial lagoons to bubbling lava fields and ice caves to black sand beaches. And there’s towns from lively and happening to quaint and charming, to only add to your experience.
Below are merely a handful of amazing places you can visit in Iceland, and already there’s so much to do! Pick one of SOTCs Iceland packages so that you don’t miss out on any.
If that’s not exciting enough, here’s a list of the top places to visit in Iceland.
One of the must visit places in Iceland, the northernmost capital in the world welcomes you with its charming wooden homes, lively beer and vodka bars, landmarks like the Tjornin pool and Nationally Gallery of Iceland, a history that dates back to the viking era yet a modern culture brimming with activity.
Right at the top of the list of most popular Iceland tourist places is its most iconic geothermal pool, the Blue Lagoon. You’ve seen it in pictures and now you can experience that spectacular beauty along with luxury spa treatments or massages and guided tours of the area.
This little seaside hub of Northern Iceland is every traveller’s delight. Enjoy coastal pleasures like fresh seafood, whale watching or a cafe by the waves. Hafnarstraeti is the shopping district, packed with unique boutiques and local craft stores. While the nearby Lake Myvatn is one of the great Iceland tourist places, with mud pools, black lava monoliths of Dimmuborgir and Myvatn Nature Baths amongst great hiking trails.
One of the most adventurous places to visit in Iceland, with attractions like the famed Glacier Lagoon and Ingolfshöfði nature reserve. Go puffin watching, horse riding, snowmobiling or boating on a glacier lake — there’s plenty to choose from.
There’s no shortage of beautiful places to go in Iceland, but the Vatnajokull National Park stands out for its changing landscapes. Exploring the region will show you everything from blooming meadows to glacial mountains. Other things to look out for include reindeer spotting and visiting the Dettifoss waterfall. The nearby port city of Hofn is also one to try fitting into your tour.
Find the remains of the first Viking-era parliament, symbolic sites like the Silfra fissure and Peningagja pool and countless hiking trails, in what is often described as one of the most beautiful natural places to visit in Iceland.
