Wild, untamed, windblown and covered with ice sheets and layers from the south to the north of the Arctic, Iceland the wonderful land of smoking volcanoes and charming fishing villages, steep canyons and hot springs, We talk about Iceland in our destination recommendations for couples, Now we take this opportunity to take a look at the 5 best places that everyone who travels to this Scandinavian island should have on their itinerary.
The blue lagoon
On the Reykjanes peninsula, about 40 kilometers from the island’s capital Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most visited tourist attractions. Despite its volcanic nature, the site is actually very young; formed from the drains of a geothermal power plant in the 1970s. Still, the location in the middle of the Grindavik ridges is really enchanting, the waters are full of minerals, the reason for the lagoon’s bright and whitish tone and the driving force behind the famous healing powers of the place. Visitors to the lagoon can also enjoy water massages, guided tours of the geothermal zone and luxury salon facilities.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Visitors will find the majestic Gullfoss waterfall roaring over the cliffs and cliffs of southwestern Iceland. It is famous for being one of the most dramatic waterfalls in the world, cascading over a series of stepped rocks and terraces before diving into the 32-meter-high crevice that gives the fall its clear appearance of disappearing into the Icelandic subway. The falls themselves can often be found arched by rainbows or wrapped in clouds of fog, while in summer, the surrounding hills and ridges are dressed in a green grass cover that makes a good backdrop for walking around the banks of the river Hvita.
Grundarfjordur
The small, quiet and unspeakable (for tourists) fishing village of Grundarfjordur has its home on the ice-covered edge of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, where some of the most curious coastal formations of western Iceland make their way to the waters of the Greenland Sea. Grundarfjordur is known for its folkloric summer festivals courtesy of the local Viking Foundation, the city is undoubtedly most famous as the starting point for seeing (and photographing for most) the striking view of Mount Kirkjufell, which staggers like a rocky shark fin amidst the waterfalls of Snaefellsnes.
Glacier Park: Myrdalsjokull
Ice-covered all year round, the towering ridges of the imposing Katla caldera house Iceland’s wild and arctic Myrdalsjokull Glacier Park. This snow-covered field spans hundreds of square kilometers and represents the fourth largest of its kind in the country. It is known for its otherworldly appearance, as green peaks make their way over ice-carved valleys, metamorphic creations huddle over cracks, and fast-sand pools lurk on the edges of Solheimajokul, one of the most striking branches of the Myrdalsjokull glacier. Guided hiking is very popular here, with places like the Fimmvorduhals pass and the ridges of Eyjafjallajokull offering bold escapes.
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar is a hidden treasure in the middle of Iceland’s famous Fjallabak Nature Reserve in southwest Iceland, a hidden gem with a destination complete with everything from volcanic hot springs to ochre-coloured mountains. Hiking trails surround the entire region, while a campsite right in the middle of Landmannalaugar offers a stop for those who need to get to the famous Laugavegur Trail.
