Reykjavík
The world’s most northerly capital combines colourful buildings, quirky people, a wild nightlife and a capricious soul to devastating effect.
The world’s most northerly capital combines colourful buildings, quirky people, a wild nightlife and a capricious soul to devastating effect.
Iceland's north is a far cry (not to mention a considerable distance) from its clean, green little capital Reykjavik.
Set at the head of a long fjord, Akureyri is a bustling, cosmopolitan town and Iceland’s second-largest city.
Húsavík, Iceland’s whale-watching capital, is a picturesque harbour town that has become a firm favourite on travellers’ itineraries.
Iceland’s wild reindeer roam the mountains of the empty east, and Iceland’s version of the Loch Ness monster calls the area home.
With its new age ambiance and healing glacial auras, atmospheric Snæfellsnes is a drawcard for the western region of Iceland.
Lush fjords, volcanic peaks, dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping golden beaches, a glistening icecap and Iceland’s newest national park make up the diverse and fascinating landscape of the 100km-long Snæfellsnes peninsula.
The ‘Town in the Lava’ rests on a 7000-year-old flow and hides a parallel elfin universe, according to locals.
The charming town of Stykkishólmur, the largest on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, is built up around a natural harbour protected by a dramatic basalt island.
Egilsstaðir is a grey service town and the main regional transport hub.
Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir are unique sites commonly referred to as the Golden Circle.
Black and brooding, Vestmannaeyjar forms 15 eye-catching silhouettes off the southern shore.
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