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Overview

Hitting headlines, topping bucket lists, wooing nature lovers and dazzling increasing numbers of visitors 鈥 the talents of this breathtaking northern destination are seemingly endless.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • H贸tel Skaftafell overlooking a prime section of the mountainous Vatnaj枚kull National Park.

    Vatnaj枚kull National Park

    Iceland

    Vast, varied and spectacular, Vatnaj枚kull National Park was founded in 2008, when authorities created a megapark by joining the 8300-sq-km Vatnaj枚kull ice鈥

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    Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula

    Sn忙fellsj枚kull National Park encompasses much of the western tip of Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula, and wraps around the rugged slopes of the glacier鈥

  • A woman hikes in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.

    Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

    The Westfjords

    Craggy mountains, precarious sea cliffs and plunging waterfalls make up Hornstrandir, one of Europe鈥檚 last true wilderness areas, covering some of the鈥

  • National Museum interior.

    National Museum

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    Artefacts from settlement to the modern age fill the creative display spaces of Iceland's superb National Museum. Exhibits give an excellent overview of鈥

  • Dynjandi

    Dynjandi

    The Westfjords

    Tumbling in a broad sweep over a 100m-rocky scarp at the head of Dynjandivogur bay, Dynjandi is the most dramatic waterfall in the Westfjords. The bumpy鈥

  • Settlement Exhibition

    Settlement Exhibition

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    This fascinating archaeological ruin-museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002 and other Settlement-Era鈥

  • drangey island during midnight sun, northern iceland; drangey is the place of the classic Grettis saga

    Drangey

    North Iceland

    The tiny rocky islet of Drangey (drown-gay), in the middle of Skagafj枚r冒ur, is a dramatic flat-topped mass of volcanic tuff with 180m-high sheer鈥

  • Geysir

    Geysir

    The Golden Circle

    One of Iceland鈥檚 most famous tourist attractions, Geysir (gay-zeer; literally 鈥榞usher鈥) is the original hot-water spout after which all other geysers are鈥

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Places to Visit

Experience the best of Iceland's incredible landscapes with our pick of the island's top places to visit.

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Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Iceland depends on what you want to do while you're there. We've got the lowdown on the seasonal highs and lows to help you decide.

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Transportation

It may be small but Iceland can be mightily difficult to get around. The scale and savagery of the landscape make traveling tricky 鈥 here's how to do it.

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Visa Requirements

It depends on your citizenship. Read on to find out if you need a visa to visit Iceland, and more information if you do (and even if you don鈥檛).

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Money and Costs

Make your聽kr贸nur go further in Iceland with these budget tips.

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Traveling with Kids

Don't let Iceland's wild terrain fool you 鈥 there are lots of amazing attractions here for kids of all ages. Here's how to plan a family trip to Iceland.

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Best Road Trips

Experience Iceland's incredible landscape and stunning small towns on one of our favorite Icelandic road trips.

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Get Connected

Understand your options for cell coverage when visiting Iceland with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.

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