Iceland is a magical winter wonderland, and by far one of the most beautiful, enchanted places in the world. Whether you are traveling solo or with family, Iceland should be high on your bucket list. Why? Let us count the ways!
Breathtaking, almost primal scenery and picture perfect views.
Low crime and travel scams rates
The locals speak perfect English and are eager to help out a lovely tourist like yourself, they are friendly and super chill!
Time for an adventure – whale watching, glacier hiking, bathing in hot natural springs, watching the northern lights and much more.
Busy city life, full of cafes and bars, where you can make some friends or just have fun by yourself.
Low crime and travel scams rates
The locals speak perfect English and are eager to help out a lovely tourist like yourself, they are friendly and super chill!
Time for an adventure – whale watching, glacier hiking, bathing in hot natural springs, watching the northern lights and much more.
Busy city life, full of cafes and bars, where you can make some friends or just have fun by yourself.
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Blue Lagoon
This natural spa is one of the most popular destinations in Iceland and considered one of the wonders of the worlds and for a good reason! This huge lagoon consists of geothermal water that are infused with natural minerals and warm, soothing temperature. The lagoon is a breathtaking site as well as has many health benefits. The site also offers spa facilities, restaurants and bars and even a hotel with its own private lagoon.
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The Golden Circle
This famous route includes Thingvellir National Park, a historically vital landmark as this is where the parliament of Iceland was first founded and continued to meet until 1798. Other than that, this magnificent landscape is an active volcanic area and a UNSECO World Heritage property. The route also includes the awe inspiring Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal area that exists for the past 1000 years and offers active Geysir Hot Springs with, hot mud pits and exploding geysers.
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Northern Lights
Welcome to the biggest show on earth! This amazing spectacle, of bright green, red and blue lights, can best be seen in in wide open spaces that has low pollution. The best time to see the lights is from October to march and even if you stay at Reykjavik you can take a short walk out of the center and see the breathtaking phenomena.
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Eldhraun Lava Field
This lush green moss covered landscape was created in one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history. Located in the south of Iceland, this lave field is 565 square km of serenity and stunning, almost fairy tale like views.
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The Last Turf Church of Hof
Like a scene out of fantasy movie, the little Village of Hof is known for its turf houses- houses that were built with turf roofs to protect settlers from bad weather. Such a building is the Hofskirkja Church, which was the last turf church to be built in this style and is one of six turf churches in Iceland still standing. The churches’ charming exterior and picturesque surrounding will make you want to look for elves and trolls!
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Reykjavík
The capital of Iceland is like the little engine that could! This small town is familiar and friendly as it is energetic and exciting. There are cozy cafes, great restaurants, street art, cool musical acts, museum and vibrant nightlife. Other than that, Reykjavík is the starting point for many adventures, day trips, horseback riding, glacier climbing, river rafting, caving and whale watching.
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Hvitserkur
A unique rock that emerges from the ocean and serves as a home to many birds and seals. Located at the north of Iceland this rock is believed to be a troll that forgot to avoid the light and turned into stone, or a dragon that was frozen while drinking. We told you this was fairy land!
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Godafoss Waterfall
This spectacular vision is known as the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Located at North-Central Iceland, the extraordinary waterfall has an historical significance as this was where Þorgeir Þorkelsson, the lawspeaker of Iceland, decided the Iceland will be a Christian land in the year 1000 and dispensed of his heathen gods at this waterfall.
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