Iceland is a beautiful country with a truly magnificent landscape. Here is a list of places to check out! (This is a list in progress)
Map
Sections
5
Reykjavik
Reykjanes Peninsula
South Shores
Golden Circle Area
Snaefellsness Peninsula
Reykjavik
Largest Church in Iceland with stunning views from the top of Reykjavik - Gothic Revival Architecture
Hallgrímskirkja
Concert Hall with beautiful modern architecture
Harpa
Sculpture on the waterfront depicting a Viking Long-ship
Sun Voyager
Natural History Museum - has 360 views and an Ice Cave exhibit to experience what it is like inside one if you don't get to make it out to see one during your trip.
Perlan
Reykjanes Peninsula
This is the place you see all over Instagram with beautiful blue water. It can get VERY crowded but I highly suggest going right after getting off your flight at 6 am it's empty and beautiful. They have 3 different entrance levels. The Silica is great for your face but horrible for your hair. Either avoid getting your hair wet or use the conditioner they provide before getting in the water and leave it in.
Blue Lagoon
Currently Active Volcano. Safe to visit previous Eruption sites.
Fagradalsfjall volcano
Colorful easily accesible geothermal area. Beware it does smell like rotten eggs
Seltún Geothermal Area
Easy to access cliffs overlooking the ocean
Valahnúkamöl Cliffs
Area filled with mud pools and steam vents, warning does smell like rotten eggs
Gunnuhver Hot Springs
South Shores
Absolutely beautiful place, but be careful and do not get close to the water the “sweeper” waves are deadly and distance should be maintained. Amazing views and definitely worth a visit.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Cute Seaside Village right next to the Black Sand Beach.
Vík
Beautiful Blue Glacial Lagoon with giant floating Icebergs. Take a Boat ride on the lake for stunning up close views.
Jökulsárlón
Black Sand Beach covered with both big and small pieces of Icebergs. Absolutely beautiful on a gloomy day and a sunny day as well
The Diamond Beach
Beautiful Waterfall, you can walk the trail right behind the waterfall to see the falls from behind. Lots of great spots for a cool photo op
Seljalandsfoss
Small waterfall hidden right next to Seljalandsfoss obscured by the cliff rock.
Gljúfrabúi
One of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. You can walk up on the black volcanic rock so close to the falls. Great spot to spot double rainbows! Also if you've watched Game of Thrones scenes were shot here
Skógafoss
Falls surrounded by dark lava columns
Svartifoss
The largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in Europe. Plenty of Ice Cave tours run out of here and are a great experience.
Vatnajökull Glacier
Wreckage from a plane crash that occurred in 1973. Stunning contrast between the plane surrounded by black sand
Abandoned DC Plane Wreck
Golden Circle Area
Made up of three different powerful waterfalls and a stunning view. You can visit the Giftshop & Cafe at the top and sit and take in the surroundings for a quick bite during your trip around the Golden Circle.
Gullfoss
Home to Geysir - The first ever geyser discovered. Geysir is inactive currently however you can visit Strokkur a few feet away who erupts around every 5-10 minutes.
Geysir & Strokkur Geothermal Area
Volcanic crater lake with stunning blue water against the Red.
Kerid Crater
Snaefellsness Peninsula
Panoramic views of a beautiful waterfall & distinctly shaped mountain.
Kirkjufell Mountain & Kirkjufellsfoss
Tiny wooden black church dating back to the 19th century surrounded by beautiful landscape
