Best places to visit in Iceland

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 glacier-capped volcano, black cliffs, and seals, West Iceland is calling.

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.

Some of the most beautiful sites to see and admire are the original peat houses. Factor in some time for delving into the Icelandic Saga stories. 

Not just a stunning Natural Park, but also a UNESCO-listed site steeped in history.

Dyrholaey is a promontory located not far from Vik in the south of the country, which from the top of its cliffs offers a staggering view of the surroundings, especially an impressive arch in the middle of the sea.

The fall of the Gods is about mid-distance between Akureyri and Lake Myvatn, a must-see stop for those who pass through there.

Between multicolored mountains and hot springs, your hikes end with a soak.

Geysir is home to a spectacular natural phenomenon that holds no bounds when it comes to the sense of excitement and anticipation it provides. Though the site has recently been fenced off and an entrance fee introduced, it still remains one of the absolutely essential places to see when visiting Iceland.

Here, waterfalls roar like a wild heart, and every trail leads to beauty.

A superb canyon where you can hike and enjoy a wild landscape.

A village nestled between the sea and the mountains, where textile art meets Nordic tranquility.

Holmavik is a pleasant village in the western fjords, famous for its witch museum.

A city tucked between the fjords, where silence fills the salty sea air with magic.

Iceland in miniature, cliffs, volcanoes, and black-sand beaches, all within easy driving distance.

Between fresh lava fields, hot springs, and cliffs, Iceland begins the moment you land.

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