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Silfra Fissure (Snorkeling/Diving)
West Iceland
Silfra Fissure (Snorkeling/Diving)
Silfra is a fissure filled with crystal-clear glacial water in Þingvellir National Park. It's one of the world's top snorkeling and diving sites, offering the unique experience of swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates with visibility exceeding 100 metres.
West Iceland
Emstrur – Botnar Tjaldsvæði (Laugavegur)
Highlands
Emstrur – Botnar Tjaldsvæði (Laugavegur)
Emstrur (Botnar) is the third rest stop on the Laugavegur hiking trail, between Álftavatn and Þórsmörk. This is one of the most remote and wild campsites on the route, deep in the highlands between Mýrdalsjökull and Entujökull glaciers. Distant views of Katla volcano and unforgettable glacier scenery.
Highlands
Kjölur Highland Route (F35)
South Iceland
Kjölur Highland Route (F35)
Kjölur (F35) runs through Iceland's central highlands between Hofsjökull and Langjökull glaciers. Route details: - Length: ~170 km (Gullfoss to Route 1 north) - Road: F35 (gravel, highland F-road) - Duration: 4-5 hours drive (slow, rough sections) - Open: Mid-June to mid-September (weather dependent) - Vehicle: 4x4 essential (no river crossings on main route) Landmarks: - **Hveravellir**: Hot spring area with bathing pool, mountain hut, campsite - View of Langjökull glacier (west) - View of Hofsjökull glacier (east) - Mountain desert landscape - Historical route (used for 1,000+ years) Access: - South access: From Gullfoss (Route 35) - North access: From Route 1 near Blönduós Services: - Hveravellir hut and campsite (midway) - No fuel or services on route - Highland buses operate summer Combine with: Golden Circle, Kerlingarfjöll, North Iceland Kjölur is one of Iceland's most historic and accessible highland routes. Crossing duration: Full day (with stops at Hveravellir).
South Iceland
Landmannalaugar Hot Springs
South Iceland
Landmannalaugar Hot Springs
Journey to Landmannalaugar, a renowned geothermal area nestled within the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the southern Icelandic Highlands. Here, you can bathe in a natural hot river, winding through vibrant rhyolite mountains and lush green fields, celebrating its extraordinary natural beauty.
South Iceland
Seyðisfjörður Town
East Iceland
Seyðisfjörður Town
Nestled deep within its namesake fjord, Seyðisfjörður is a captivating village in East Iceland. Renowned for its vibrant art scene and colorful wooden houses, it offers a picturesque escape and serves as a gateway for the Faroe Islands ferry.
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Things to Do in Iceland
Experiences, culture and hidden gems across the island
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Comprehensive city guides and travel essentials for Iceland.
Reykjanes Peninsula Guide
The Blue Lagoon, active volcanoes and lava fields, the Bridge Between Continents and dramatic sea cliffs, minutes from Keflavík Airport.
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South Coast Complete Guide
Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black-sand beach, Sólheimajökull glacier and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
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Snæfellsnes Peninsula Guide
'Iceland in miniature' — Kirkjufell mountain, Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano, the Arnarstapi cliffs and Djúpalónssandur black beach.
Read GuideSafe Travels
Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world.
Best Time to Visit
June–August for summer, Sept–April for Northern Lights.
Weather
Changeable weather — be prepared for anything.
Emergency: 112
Dial 112 for all emergencies in Iceland.
Phrasebook
Useful Icelandic phrases for travelers.
The Iceland Camping Guide
Rules, campsites, F-roads, packing list and weather tips.
Getting Around Iceland
Buses, ferries, domestic flights, car rental and airport transfers.
Iceland Costs Guide
Daily budget, prices and money-saving tips.
Emergency Guide
Important contacts and safety information for travelers.
Iceland F-Road Guide
4x4 rules, major routes, river crossings and road conditions.
Iceland Highlands Guide
Landmannalaugar, Askja, Kerlingarfjöll and Þórsmörk — the remote wilderness.
Northern Lights Guide
Best months, best locations, how to read aurora forecasts and photography tips.
Iceland Phrasebook
Essential Icelandic words and phrases for travelers.
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Popular Iceland Routes
Classic routes from day trips to full ring road adventures.
Golden Circle
Iceland's most iconic day trip
South Coast
Waterfalls, glaciers and black sand beaches
Ring Road
Complete circumnavigation of Iceland
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Iceland in miniature
Diamond Circle
North Iceland's spectacular loop
Westfjords
Iceland's remote and wild frontier
Reykjanes Peninsula
Volcanoes, lava and the Blue Lagoon
Lake Mývatn Day Trip
North Iceland's geothermal wonderland
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Iceland's most spectacular glacier lake
Landmannalaugar & Highlands
Iceland's most colourful highland landscape
See the Northern Lights Tonight
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