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Iceland
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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 Things to Do
Few destinations capture the imagination like Iceland. From wilderness adventures to city pub crawls, here鈥檚 how to get the most out any trip there.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Experience the best of Iceland's incredible landscapes with our pick of the island's top places to visit.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleThings to Know
Plan the perfect visit to Iceland in 2025 with these top tips on packing, the environment and local etiquette.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleVisa 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).
Read articleTraveling 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.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Experience Iceland's incredible landscape and stunning small towns on one of our favorite Icelandic road trips.
Read articleGet Connected
Understand your options for cell coverage when visiting Iceland with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.
Read articlePlan with a local
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