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62 things to do in Iceland
Hveradalir in Kerlingarfjöll
Discover the odd red mountain landscapes of Kerlingarfjöll with boiling hot springs and glacial rivers
Fjord Kayaking
Secluded and calm waterways full of wildlife are an excellent location for paddlers
Secret Lagoon
An alternative to a celebrated Blue Lagoon, less advertised but equally enjoyable
Myvatn Nature Baths
Don't neglect a chance to take an open-air hot bath after hiking chilly Iceland
Golden Circle
Follow the legendary trail in the southwest of Iceland and you will see massive waterfalls, shooting geysers, and separating tectonic plates
Glacier Snowmobiling
A good alternative to explore Icelandic Glaciers—more speedy than ice walking
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The wonders of Snæfellsnes Peninsula once inspired Jules Verne to write his famous science fiction novel. May your visit be that fruitful too!
Sea Angling
A sea angling trip means a 100% fishing success and delicious fresh fish barbecue on board
Glacier Walking
The very name of the country implies this is the land of ice, and you can't leave it without ice walking experience
Caving in Leiðarendi Lava Tube
The curious shapes of Leidarendi are the result of millennial volcanic activity
New Year's Bonfires
Experience the traditional Icelandic way of welcoming the New Year
New Year's Eve in Iceland
Raise a glass to the future at the sight of glittering Reykjavik
Inside Thrihnukagigur Volcano Tour
A trip to Iceland wouldn't be full without exploring a dormant volcano from inside
Brimketill (Troll Pool)
Witness this lava rock natural wonder sitting on the coast, west of the town Grindavík
Landmannalaugar
Experience Icelandic highlands famous for astounding and breathtaking untouched nature
Glacier Ice Caves
These ice caves will make you wonder if you are in Snow Queen’s kingdom
Menningarnótt
One of the most popular events that brings thousands of Icelanders to the capital of the country
Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)
A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance
Réttir
The Big Round-Up. An event that takes place in the countryside and, as unusual as it sounds, includes sheep and romance
F-Roads
These mountain roads in the highlands of Iceland bring danger and adventure, making it one of experiences you will never forget
Fresh Lamb Meat
An Icelandic tradition that makes the lamb taste extraordinary
Illuminated Gravestones
You won't see much difference between the day and night, as it will be freezing all the time. But there is a light at the end of a tunnel, oops, sorry, of a cemetry
Atlantic Puffins
Watch million cute birds fly around beautiful Icelandic fjords and islands
Whale Watching in Iceland
A tour of whale watching is fantastic because you can both enjoy sailing and see the whales in their natural habitat
Cycling
The "land of ice and fire" can be observed the best from the saddle of your bike
Þorramatur
An old custom left behind the Norse pagan tradition, but still interesting and luscious
Laufskálarétt
Watch a great celebration of local communities, when hundreds of wild horses return to farm homes in the fall
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
The wreck lies solitary on vast, cold black sand beach, waiting for occasional visitors
Bolludagur
The Bun Day is a fun holiday representing a family tradition and includes yummy delicacies
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
See one of the greatest wonders of nature, formed as a result of global warming
Midnight Sun
One of Icelandic natural phenomena that will certainly take your breath away
Beer Day
There's a thing called the Beer Day in numerous countries around the world, but the Icelandic one has an interesting story behind it
Winter Lights Festival
An amazing event that, besides the Northern Lights, brightens up the Icelandic sky
Waterfalls
With over 10,000 waterfalls, Iceland literally overflows with torrents and rapids
Winter
Despite dark and cold weather this season has its benefits—Northern Lights and Christmas illumination
Snorkelling and Diving in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Do you feel like diving between the continents? Iceland offers a quite adventurous underwater experience
Northern Lights in Iceland
A rare and spectacular show with colors ranging from blue to green is one of the leading reasons to visit Iceland
Wild Berries Season
There is not a more lovely way to spend your summer day in Iceland than picking berries with the locals
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Millennial work of melting glacier water combined with authentic Icelandic solitude makes for one of the world's most fascinating natural landscapes
Wild Salmon and Trout
These two kinds of fish are very popular among the Icelanders and definitely a “must try”
Lupin Blooming
These beautiful purple flowers bloom all over Iceland providing spectacular views wherever you go
Lobster Season
Fresh fish, lobsters and reasonable prices is what makes the lobster season so great
Surfing
Iceland has it all for the average to experience surfer with its arctic kinds of breaks and pointbreaks
Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
One of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland
Reykjadalur Hot Springs
Enjoy a thermal bath in the middle of the mountains
Christmas Markets in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Christmas markets draw the attention of many tourists thanks to their fairytale atmosphere
Stargazing
Iceland's night sky will impress you with its sheer number of amazing stars
Iceland Airwaves
Experience a fusion of genres at one of the world's northernmost music festivals
Reykjavik Marathon
Menningarnótt, or culture night, kicks off with an exciting 42-kilometer pre-game event
Imagine Peace Tower
A beacon of hope, John Lennon's memorial lights up the sky several times a year
Icelandic National Day
Reykjavik celebrates Iceland's independence with parades, concerts, and festive carnivals
Krýsuvík
This magical site showcases the true geothermal wonders of Iceland's volcanic landscape
Fagradalsfjall
Visit the lava fields and stunning landscapes of Icelandic volcanic wonder
Snorkeling in Silfra
Experience a bucket-list-worthy adventure by diving between the tectonic plates