“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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