Exploring Iceland
Due to its location right on the edge of the Arctic Circle and amidst the world’s most active volcanoes, Iceland is an interesting place, to say the least. Its beauty is one that is rooted in nature and that’s why, if you ever have a hankering to visit the country, you should ensure that your itinerary is filled with lots of natural attractions.
To that end, below you will find some of the best examples of Iceland’s natural beauty…
The Northern Lights
Wherever you are in Iceland, providing you are not there in the summer months when the skies are a lot lighter, there is a very good chance that you will see the Northen Lights. Exploring Iceland and it’s natural light show is so wonderful to behold that many tourists visit the likes of Iceland and Sweden on aurora borealis holidays now, spending most of their time chasing the lights. You might not want to do that if you want to experience everything that Iceland has to offer, but it goes to illustrate the point that, when you’re there, you should always be looking skywards in the long dark evenings! Spot the lights and you’ll be totally blown away!
Great Geyser
Great Geyser is located in Iceland’s south-western region and it is ancient, having been active for more than 10,000 years! Often firing boiling hot water some 60 metres into the air, it illustrates the dangerous power of nature perfectly and should you visit it, you will not be disappointed by the display it puts on for visitors and locals all year long.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is an extremely popular geothermal spa made up of some of the clearest waters you will ever see. Unlike many other spas in the region, Blue Lagoon is manmade, so you might not think it deserves its place on this list, however it has blended so beautifully with its surrounding that I think it’s fine to include it, not least because it is the only place on earth where you can enjoy 40 degrees centigrade of swimming waters at any time of the year, but be completely surrounded by snow and ice! The water is as relaxing as the landscapes surrounding it are beautiful.
Asbyrgi
Asbyrgi is a canyon some 3.5 kilometres long, which is surrounded by 100-metre tall walls. Impressive in its own right, it is perhaps even better known as being a popular breeding ground for fulmars. So, if you’re a fan of the majestic birds, you’re definitely going to want to try and get up to Iceland’s northern-most region to check it out.
Lake Myvatn
Lake Myvatn has been a conservation area since the mid-70’s. It is very popular with tourists, so it is likely to be a little crowded at most times, but you shouldn’t let that put you off visiting because it is home to pretty and powerful waterfalls, including the waterfall of the gods, which is Europe’s best-known waterfall, lots of beautiful birds, stark, but somehow beautiful volcanic creators and endless crystal clear lakes – what more could you want while exploring Iceland?
Latrabjarg
These colossal sea cliffs located at the western-most point of the country are a spectacular sight to behold, Rugged, beautiful and brimming with pretty puffins, this is one place that you will want to take a selfie or two – the puffins are more than happy to have a snap or two taken!
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is situated between Selfoss and Skogafoss and it is known across the world for being the most snapped waterfall in Iceland. It’s probably so popular, not only because it is so amazingly beautiful, but also because it is possible for visitors to walk right behind the 60-metre tall fall, for awe-inspiring views. The lush green landscape that surrounds the fall is pretty beautiful in its own right too, even when viewed through the mist that the fall creates.
Raufarholshellir
If you like your sightseeing to be a little more on the extreme side, you’ll love Raufarholshellir. Why? Because you can walk right into this lava-tube cavern and make your way a kilometre into it’s deepest depths, seeing lava formations and pretty ice candles as you travel. It’s sometimes a little spooky, but so very rewarding if you’re willing to keep on going.
Hornbjarg
Hornbjarg are ocean cliffs located in the extreme northwest of Iceland. They are not the easiest of destinations to get to, but if you make the effort to go there, you will be rewarded with unbelievable views of the Icelandic coast in its entirety. Just watch that 534-metre drop to the choppy seas below!
Sometimes, nature is all you need to have an amazing time!
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