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With 107 cities stretched out across the small island nation of Iceland, it can be difficult to narrow down which ones are worth visiting. Here are 12 of the best cities to visit in Iceland and how to get there by car. Fun Facts about Cities and Towns in Iceland Iceland is a remote country […]

Iceland has thousands of stunning waterfalls, but Dettifoss, located in North Iceland is the largest of them all! Here’s your ultimate guide to visiting Dettifoss Waterfall. What’s special about Dettifoss? Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe and the largest waterfall in Iceland by volume, sprawling 100 meters wide and 44 meters […]

August is one of Iceland’s best months for warm summer weather and plenty of sunshine. This month is also the perfect time to set out on a summer road trip around the country! You’ll discover fun activities like whale watching, road trips, and festivals in Iceland in August, all of which are even better explored […]

Iceland’s mountains are plentiful and stunning, viewed from almost everywhere in the country, whether you’re in the capital or driving the famous Ring Road. Here’s everything you need to know about Iceland’s most popular mountain peaks! Does Iceland have mountains? Yes! Iceland has thousands of mountains, most of which have given names. Iceland rests perfectly […]

Maybe you’ve seen Iceland’s most famous basalt columns at Reynisfjara Beach, rising up out of the ocean. Or maybe you’ve never heard of these fascinating rock formations. Found across the country, they make for a beautiful addition to any trip to Iceland! Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Iceland’s basalt columns. How are […]

Discover the legendary horses of Iceland, a direct lineage from the Viking era. Dive into what makes these beautiful creatures unique and an essential visit on your Icelandic adventure! A Brief History Icelandic horses came to Iceland via Viking longships over 1,000 years ago, making their way across treacherous water. The Vikings selected only the […]

A road trip along Iceland’s Ring Road, also known as Route 1, is a bucket list-worthy adventure! Many people travel to Iceland to circumnavigate the country on this road alone. With so many of the country’s best sights just off this highway, you’ll soon see why it’s world famous! Our comprehensive Iceland Ring Road map […]

Iceland isn’t nicknamed the Land of Fire and Ice for nothing! This volcanic island has over a hundred volcanoes that have gradually formed and changed the landscape for millenia. If you’re planning to see some of this geothermal activity first hand, these are five of the best volcanoes in Iceland – that you can actually […]

Want to visit Iceland when the weather is (relatively) warm and the sun is shining? There might be no better time to visit Iceland than July. Visiting Iceland in July means that some of Iceland’s best sights are right at your fingertips. Stroll the black sand beaches, road trip the Ring Road, and take part […]

Hvitserkur is one of Iceland’s most beautiful sea stacks tourist attraction located in North Iceland and well worth a trip to see. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting this frozen troll of northwest Iceland! What’s special about Hvitserkur? A brief background of this rock As with many places in Iceland, Hvitserkur is steeped […]