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55 things to do in Iceland
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Hveradalir in Kerlingarfjöll
Discover the odd red mountain landscapes of Kerlingarfjöll with boiling hot springs and glacial rivers
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Fjord Kayaking
Secluded and calm waterways full of wildlife are an excellent location for paddlers
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Secret Lagoon
An alternative to a celebrated Blue Lagoon, less advertised but equally enjoyable
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Myvatn Nature Baths
Don't neglect a chance to take an open-air hot bath after hiking chilly Iceland
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Golden Circle
Follow the legendary trail in the southwest of Iceland and you will see massive waterfalls, shooting geysers, and separating tectonic plates
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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!
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Sea Angling
A sea angling trip means a 100% fishing success and delicious fresh fish barbecue on board
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New Year's Bonfires
Experience the traditional Icelandic way of welcoming the New Year
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New Year's Eve in Iceland
Raise a glass to the future at the sight of glittering Reykjavik
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Brimketill (Troll Pool)
Witness this lava rock natural wonder sitting on the coast, west of the town Grindavík
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Landmannalaugar
Experience Icelandic highlands famous for astounding and breathtaking untouched nature
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Glacier Ice Caves
These ice caves will make you wonder if you are in Snow Queen’s kingdom
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Menningarnótt
One of the most popular events that brings thousands of Icelanders to the capital of the country
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Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)
A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance
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Réttir
The Big Round-Up. An event that takes place in the countryside and, as unusual as it sounds, includes sheep and romance
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F-Roads
These mountain roads in the highlands of Iceland bring danger and adventure, making it one of experiences you will never forget
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Slátur
A specific and unusual Icelandic dish, but most certainly worth trying
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Fresh Lamb Meat
An Icelandic tradition that makes the lamb taste extraordinary
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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
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Atlantic Puffins
Watch million cute birds fly around beautiful Icelandic fjords and islands
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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
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Cycling
The "land of ice and fire" can be observed the best from the saddle of your bike
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Þorramatur
An old custom left behind the Norse pagan tradition, but still interesting and luscious
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Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Warm up in thermal waters during cold winter days
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Laufskálarétt
Watch a great celebration of local communities, when hundreds of wild horses return to farm homes in the fall
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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
The wreck lies solitary on vast, cold black sand beach, waiting for occasional visitors
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Bolludagur
The Bun Day is a fun holiday representing a family tradition and includes yummy delicacies
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
See one of the greatest wonders of nature, formed as a result of global warming
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Midnight Sun
One of Icelandic natural phenomena that will certainly take your breath away
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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
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Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik
An incredible event that, in addition to the Northern Lights, illuminates the Icelandic sky
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Waterfalls
With over 10,000 waterfalls, Iceland literally overflows with torrents and rapids
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Snorkeling and Diving in Silfra, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Do you feel like diving between the continents? Iceland offers a quite adventurous underwater experience
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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
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Wild Berries Season
There is not a more lovely way to spend your summer day in Iceland than picking berries with the locals
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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Millennial work of melting glacier water combined with authentic Icelandic solitude makes for one of the world's most fascinating natural landscapes
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Wild Salmon and Trout
These two kinds of fish are very popular among the Icelanders and definitely a “must try”
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Lupin Blooming
These beautiful purple flowers bloom all over Iceland providing spectacular views wherever you go
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Lobster Season
Fresh fish, lobsters and reasonable prices is what makes the lobster season so great
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Surfing
Iceland has it all for the average to experience surfer with its arctic kinds of breaks and pointbreaks
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Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
One of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland
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Reykjadalur Hot Springs
Enjoy a thermal bath in the middle of the mountains
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Christmas Markets in Reykjavik
Reykjavik Christmas markets draw the attention of many tourists thanks to their fairytale atmosphere
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Stargazing
Iceland's night sky will impress you with its sheer number of amazing stars
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Bubble Hotel
Get the ultimate sleeping-under-the-stars experience
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Iceland Airwaves
Experience a fusion of genres at one of the world's northernmost music festivals
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Reykjavik Marathon
Menningarnótt, or culture night, kicks off with an exciting 42-kilometer pre-game event
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Imagine Peace Tower
A beacon of hope, John Lennon's memorial lights up the sky several times a year
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Icelandic National Day
Reykjavik celebrates Iceland's independence with parades, concerts, and festive carnivals
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Krýsuvík
This magical site showcases the true geothermal wonders of Iceland's volcanic landscape
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Fagradalsfjall
Visit the lava fields and stunning landscapes of Icelandic volcanic wonder