- The Vestrahorn Mountain
The mountain is famous for having produced the highest waterfall in Iceland and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. A popular hiking destination in the North of Iceland, it is also one of the most dramatic. The mountain is a combination of collapsed lava and ice that offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. If you're lucky, you may also be able to spot the nearby town of Akureyri. It's a breathtaking sight in the summer when you can see the snowy landscape reflected in its lake.
- The Westfjords
The Westfjords, or Westfjords region, is Iceland's second-largest district, with a population of only 70,000 inhabitants. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, The Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Skaftafell National Park to the east. The climate of the Westfjords is oceanic, with heavy rains in summer and short, often cloudy, winters. Westfjords is dotted with thousands of little islands, which are mostly uninhabited, but a handful of larger islands harbor villages, farms, and tourist sites.
- The Reynisfjara Beach
The beach known as Reynisfjara is one of the most iconic sights in Iceland, and for a good reason—it's a serene spot that offers incredible views of sea stacks and basalt rock formations, the black sand beach against the backdrop of the midnight sky, and the vibrant green mountainside. It's also a sense of isolation and tranquility that makes it so special, a feeling that's amplified by the fact that it's a remote location that can only be reached by foot.
- The Godafoss
Godafoss waterfall is a natural beauty located in the southwest, near the village of Húsavík, on the north coast of Iceland. The waterfall, in the form of a large, wide, and deep canyon, is around 30 meters high and has an area of around 5 kilometers, which makes it one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland and one of the largest in the world.
- The Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar is a small village located in central Iceland. It is famous for its beautiful scenery, which makes it one of the most popular places to visit in the country. The village lies in the eastern part of the Vatnajokull glacier and is surrounded by the Svínafellsjökull mountain. The mountain, which is Iceland's tallest peak, is the country's fourth-largest glacier. The Svínafellsjökull glacier has the most recent history, being only about one-tenth of the size it was in 1870.
- The Askja
Askja is a lava field between the Askja caldera and the site of an abandoned power plant at the village Hveragerdi in southern Iceland. The Askja caldera is a caldera formed when the large continental ice cap that covered Iceland came into contact with the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. As the ice melted and flowed into the North Atlantic Ocean, it formed a large depression in the sea bed, which then filled with magma from the mantle.
Iceland is a destination that conjures up images of vast expanses of glaciers, a welcoming population of peace-loving Viking descendants, and a fire-breathing volcanic underworld. The nation is also known for its natural beauty and for the many animal species that inhabit its rugged terrain. So what do you think of traveling to Iceland? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
