Best places to visit in Iceland

A little port to the north of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and arrival/departure point for ferries linking the western fjords and the small island of Flatey.

Sometimes renamed "Little Iceland", Snaefellsnes Peninsula concentrates all the different landscapes that can be seen in Iceland.

Departure or arrival of the great Landmmanalaugar hike - Thorsmork, which is only accessible by four-wheel drive, is a must see of the inland.

An unpronounceable name that everyone can remember because it was this volcano which forced all air traffic to stop in 2010.

A beautiful peninsula on Reykjavik's doorstep that's often overlooked by tourists.

A wide fjord which often goes unnoticed because a tunnel now allows you to bypass it and save a lot of time and distance.

The geothermal energy of Reykjanes Peninsula has many points in common with that of the north and is very easily accessible from Reykjavik.

This fissure is in fact a wide canyon which stretches nearly 75 km. It is a perfect example of the volcanic activity that characterises Iceland and its influence on the landscape.

Like most of the little islands around Iceland, Flatey is above all a stop for ornithologists and lovers of nature and tranquility.

A small seaside village which is home to several beautiful rock formations on the cliffs.

A seaside town which is fairly uninteresting except for its proximity to the airport.

A dirt track leads around this charming peninsula where you can see seals, come across sheep, admire lighthouses and especially a quite extraordinary rock: the Hvitserkur.

A majestic mountain, for a climb off the beaten track.

Fjords that tourists tend to quickly pass through on their way to their next destination (either Jokulsarlon or Myvatn) and yet which offer a view of a more traditional and picturesque side of Iceland.

Laki is a succession of craters situated in the south of the island. The site is difficult to access because it is situated on a track reserved for 4x4s but offers a beautiful hike for a few hours.

Both a national park and a glacier, Vatnajokull possesses marvels by the dozen.

Just opposite the little village of Djúpivogur, the island of Papey stands tall with its 2 square kilometres of uninhabited land. It is a landmark for the birds that come in the summer to nest in its cliffs and on its green slopes.

Above Husavik, a small peninsula facing the northern sea, which offers a beautiful view of the midnight sun in summer.

In my opinion, the "Blue Lagoon" of the north of the country, this hot water pool located in Myvatn is a true delight for a relaxing break during your trip after a long day of walking.

When you leave Vik in the direction of Jokulsarlon, you pass through this expanse of lava desert that stretches as far as the eye can see with the glaciers in the background, a rare landscape in Iceland.