Best places to visit in Iceland

This village is famous for its beach of black sand, its sea-battered rocks and its charming church.

Skaftafell is an essential place to go if you want to get up close to a glacier or go hiking in the national park, to which this area is one of the gateways.

A wonderful waterfall with the added bonus of an often-present rainbow!

A very beautiful waterfall in the southern part of the island, easily accessible during a trip to the southern part of Iceland.

One of the most beautiful parts of the island are the icebergs drifting on the water. It's a sight you simply cannot miss.

Europe's most powerful waterfall, and most recently, the star of the film Prometheus!

A pleasant fishing port has become the best site from which to depart to go whale watching.

The region around Lake Myvatn is one of Iceland's most beautiful volcanic sites.

The northern capital is charming and has the benefit of being a 'large' town in the heart of fjord country.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.