“The Land of Fire and Ice”, Iceland has some of the largest glaciers and volcanoes. Not that these beauties, it is home to the phenomenon of northern lights and ice beaches and so much more. Iceland offers phenomenal sights and extravagant towns which will blow your mind! We will be telling you about the top 5 places from Iceland and what to look for when you visit them!
Reykjavík
Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland, is a magnificent city with museums and elaborate history. If you visit Reykjavik in Iceland, you’ll experience a hint of Viking history. It has beautiful churches, bars and spas! Places to visit in Reykjavik-
Hallgrimskirkja – cathedral with a massive tower
Sun Voyager – sculpture with a sea on the side!
Perlan – finest of restaurant
Icelandic Phallological Museum – Displays of mammalian phallic specimens
Jökulsárlón
This is a beautiful place to be at! It has beauties from glacial lagoons to seals and scenic marvels. Places to definitely check out at Jökulsárlón are –
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Café – Glacier and lagoon
Diamond Beach – Black sand strewn with iceberg chunks
Fjallsárlón – lagoon with glacier views
Mývatn
A beautiful lake area blessed with natural bath spots and amazing hot-spring areas. Make sure to check out Reykjahlíð village though. Places to check out in Mývatn include –
Hverir – Boiling mud pits & fumaroles
Grjótagjá – Iconic lava cave with a thermal spring
Skútustaðagígar – Volcano and lake
Northern Lights – Visit At least Once In Your Lifetime
Hveragerði
Hveragerði is known for its greenhouses which are an extrinsic source of energy here. It has spaces for beautiful nature walks and hiking to the Hot River and so much more. Places to visit in Hveragerði include –
Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River – spots for natural hot spring
Geothermal park Hverasvæðið – Hot spring
Grensdalur – Volcano
Akureyri
Akureyri is an Icelandic city on the Eyjafjörður Fjord with rich museums and resorts. Places to check out in Akureyri include –
Botanical Akureyri Garden
Akureyrarkirkja – Landmark Lutheran church
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre (Theatre)
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