![]() ![]() Alternatively, there are lots of organized Golden Circle tours from Reykjavik. How to visit: You’ll need a car to explore the Golden Circle. If you can, visit early in the morning or late in the evening in order to avoid the biggest crowds. TIP: While extremely touristy, the Golden Circle is popular for a reason. So you never have to wait long in order to see it. While Geysir hasn’t been active in a long time, there is a smaller geyser called Strokkur that erupts at regular intervals every 5-10 minutes. ![]() You just cannot go to Iceland and not see a geyser erupt! Geysir area is a geothermal area where the mother of all geysers – Geysir – is located. Gullfoss, or The Golden Waterfall, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Don’t miss the somewhat hidden Öxarárfoss waterfall. It’s a beautiful area to explore on foot. It’s a place where you can see the opening between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America. Thingvellir National Park is best known for its continental divide, the Mid Atlantic Ridge. The Golden Circle, formerly also known as the Golden Triangle, refers to three main locations – Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir area with a very active Strokkur geyser. You can choose between an amphibian boat or a zodiac tour.īy far the most popular place to visit in Iceland is the so-called Golden Circle. How to visit: You can see the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon from ashore, or take a boat tour (May-Oct) between the icebergs. Nearby Stokksnes beach is also well worth a visit. It’s smaller and less touristic than Jökulsárlón, and it’s very nice too. TIP: You may want to check out the nearby Fjalljökull glacial lagoon as well. Especially on a sunny winter day or at sunset. Shining in the sunlight like huge diamonds…įor me, this beach is even more special than the lagoon itself. When the weather conditions are favorable, you can see the most extraordinary ice formations scattered all over the beach. In addition to the lagoon itself, you should also visit the so-called Diamond Beach, just across the road. Icebergs move all the time and no two visits are ever the same. The glacier lagoon is just amazing and the scenery changes all the time. If there is one place that you really don’t want to miss in Iceland, then it’s Jokulsarlon. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is not coincidentally the first one mentioned on this list. Without further ado, here is a list of the best places to visit in Iceland: 1. * WHERE TO STAY: Where to stay in Iceland – Where to stay in Reykjavik – Where to stay in Snaefellsnes Peninsula. * MUST TRY:Icelandic hot dog ( pylsur), Skyr, lamb, fish stew ( plokkfiskur). * FUN TO DO: Geothermal pools all over Iceland, glacier hiking, whale watching, Silfra snorkeling. * MUST-SEE: South Coast, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Golden Circle, Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon and/or Sky Lagoon, Snaefellsnes Peninsula. If you are looking for itinerary suggestions, please check our detailed 4-day South Coast itinerary, the best 7-day winter itinerary, our recommended one-week Iceland itinerary for summer months, the most complete Iceland Ring Road itinerary in 10 days, and an overview of Iceland itineraries for any duration. TIP: If you are looking for more information about each area, please make sure to read the more detailed articles that we link to from this post. So that you have a good idea of where to travel in Iceland without getting too overwhelmed with all the details. The aim of this article is to give you an overview of the most beautiful areas, the best things to do, and the nicest places in Iceland that are worth visiting the most. ![]() We also didn’t include all the details about everything that you can do in Iceland. While the list now contains more than the initial top 10 places, it does not list every single attraction or landmark separately. While there is still so much more to be explored, I feel that I can now give you a much better idea of the best areas to visit and the very best places to see in Iceland. I’ve now been to Iceland in all seasons and traveled in pretty much all regions. In the meantime, we have visited Iceland 6 times, and so it was time to update it. Good to know: This article with top things to do in Iceland was initially published after our second trip to Iceland. In this article, we cover some of the most popular areas but also some lesser-known places that I think are worth visiting in Iceland the most. There is so much written about Iceland that it can get really overwhelming to figure out where exactly to go and what are the best places to visit in Iceland.
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