Best places to visit in Iceland

Waterfall with basaltic organ pipes in the heart of Skaftafell National Park.

One of the most active sites around Mývatn. Here the ground boils beneath our feet and you really notice it, what with the steaming vents, sulphur, and mud pools!

Krafla caldera is a volcanic site that is amazing for hiking with a large variety of geothermal phenomena to admire.

A small village in the south of the island with strong geothermal activity.

The capital of the country is not a city like the others, with 2/3 of the population concentrated in the centre and the surrounding area. It is the northernmost capital in the world and especially an essential part of any trip to Iceland.

Located on the shores of Lake Laugarvatn, not far from the site of Thingvellir, this village offers some accommodation and a swimming pool/spa which gives a little life to the region.

The Golden Circle is a tour of three of the most famous sites in Iceland: the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir and the Gullfoss Falls. Leaving from Reykjavik, you can do this tour in a day.

Fludir itself doesn't have any major sites, but it's a handy base from which to explore the area.

At nearly 100 km from Reykjavik, it is a good base from which to visit the south of the island, especially for those who want to enjoy one of the most beautiful hotels in the country.

A large town in South Iceland. It is not very charming but it is a practical place in which to get supplies and stay.

A village of fishermen on the slope of the cliff, with a beautiful pebble beach, steep cliffs and an excellent coffee to regain strength after the stroll...

This tongue of the Vatnajokull glacier is visible from route n°1 and remains very accessible for people who wish to see a glacier up close.

A very small fishing village nestled in a fjord in the East Fjords.

A glacier that became world famous thanks to Jules Verne, who began his "Journey to the centre of the Earth" here.

A beautiful park located at the tip of the peninsula with the same name, towered over by Snaefellsjökull glacier, which was chosen by Jules Verne as the departure point for his "Journey to the Centre of the Earth".

A beautiful and accessible waterfall in the south of Iceland.

Fjallsárlón is 5 miles from its more famous big brother: Jökulsárlón. There may be a tendency to mix them up, but by whatever name, here nature is sublime and the sight grandiose! 

Situated in the volcanic region of Myvatn, Viti is a beautiful crater that is good for a pleasant hike.

What would Iceland be without its waterfalls? This one is located in the south of the country, not far from Fludir, on the road towards Landmannalaugar.

With turquoise thermal waters, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is one of the country’s most visited and well-known sites.