Iceland is a land teeming with natural beauty. A center of volcanic activity, Iceland's landscape is highlighted by volcanic peaks and lava deserts, as well as glaciers, geysers and hot springs. In the past, destructive volcanic eruptions have seen many Icelanders emigrate; now, the tide has turned, as Iceland's popularity among tourists steadily grows. What visitors are finding is a country with more than a pretty landscape to offer: they are discovering a people of above average height, whose ancestry can be traced back to settlers from Scandinavia and who boast a rich literary and artistic tradition (beyond Björk). They are also a people who statistically live longer than the rest of the world - perhaps the consequence of the revitalizing effect of hot springs. It is not surprising, then, that Iceland is beginning to attract visitors for more than just its extraordinary beauty.
Iceland Travel Guide
Top Destinations in Iceland
Рейкьявик, Исландия
Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, is a mesmerizing blend of vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and eclectic architecture. Wander through the colorful streets... more
Акюрейри, Исландия
Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest city, unfolds like a winter wonderland, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and nestled on the shores of Eyjafjörður, the ... more
Сельфосс, Исландия
Selfoss is a town in southern Iceland on the banks of the Ölfusá river. It is part, and seat, of the municipality Árborg . The Ring Road runs through the ... more
Борганес, Исландия
Nestled in a scenic fjord, Borgarnes is a charming Icelandic town where Viking history meets breathtaking natural beauty. Wander through the Settlement Centre, ... more
Хелла, Исландия
Hella is a village in South Iceland, located 97 km east of the capital city of Reykjavik. It's an important base for adventures into the highlands, to places ... more
Хусавик, Исландия
Húsavík [1] is a town of approximately 2,500 inhabitants in North Iceland. It is the whale-watching capital of Iceland, with whales sighted on over 95% of trips... more
Кефлавик, Исландия
Keflavik is now part of the bigger community now called Reykanesbaer. Located on the Reykjanes it is recognized as a unique vacation and budding business ... more
Хёфн, Исландия
Hofn is located on a peninsula in the south-east of Iceland. The name Hofn means harbor and it is a fishing port surrounded on three sides by the sea, with ... more
Коупавогюр, Исландия
Kopavogur is a city and Iceland 's second largest municipality. Kópavogur is largely made up of residential areas, but has commercial areas and much industrial ... more
Миватн, Исландия
Myvatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland , not far from Krafla volcano. The lake and its surrounding ... more
Хабнарфьордюр, Исландия
Hafnarfjorour is a port town and municipality located on the southwest coast of Iceland, about 10 km south of Reykjavík. It is the third-most populous city in ... more
Мосфелльсбаер, Исландия
Mosfellsbaer is a growing municipality in the Greater Reykjavík Area. The residential area extends from Leiruvogur into the nearby valleys, and curves around ... more
Эгильсстадир, Исландия
Egilsstaðir is a town in east Iceland on the banks of Lagarfljót river. It is part of the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað, the county seat of Norður-Múlasýsla ... more
Исафьордюр, Исландия
Ísafjörður (pronounced [ˈiːsaˌfjœrðʏr̥], meaning ices' fjord) is a town in the north west of Iceland, seat of Ísafjarðarbær municipality with a population of ... more
