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traveling_porcupine08:11 UTC05 May 2010

Hi everyone, I made a list of places to see the best of Icelandic nature.

I am going there in June, I have done some research, with pictures to see which places are worth the visit. Please let me know if you have any new places to add. Thank you**

reykavik perlan view -
Nauthólsvík -
ulfarsfell viewpoint

SOUTH/EAST -Strokkur geyser - Landmannalaugar to Laugavgurinn hike - Háifoss waterfall - Seljalandsfoss - Vik black beach, arch - Eyjafjallajökull eruption leftover - Skógafoss waterfall - Dyrhólæy - Eldgjá volcanic canyon - Laki - Fjadrargljufur - Fagrifoss - Lómagnúpur - Vatnajökull National Park - Jökulsárlón - hofn - Rauðubjörg east point, Gerpir

NORTH- akureyri - selfoss - Myvatn-Hverarond lake - Námafjall - Leirhnjùkur - Víti - Hverfjall crater - Aldeyjarfoss waterfall - Hveravellir volcano near Kjalhraun

WEST- Snaefellsnes - Selardalur route - Hornbjarg cliff - Dynjandi - Hornstrandir - Rauðasandur beach, eat: Vestfirskar hveitikökur

EAT: skyr, tvíreykt hangikjöt, skonsur, kleina, 100% rúgbrauð, Harðfiskur (with butter), Ostakaka, Rjómaskyr, Flatkökur, flatbrauð, Hrísgrjónagrautur, brauðsúpa, Bláberjasúpa,

If you recall any more specific destinations with dramatic scenery, breathtaking landscape viewpoints, or hidden places, (and delicious local products), please let me know, thanks again

d3man13:27 UTC05 May 2010

Foods you HAVE to try in Iceland:

Skyr (Icelandic yogurt type of a food) - goes well with fresh fruits
Whale meat - once in Iceland, right!
Lobster Bisque - The best lobster soup i have tried ever!
Icelandic Lamb - If you tried lamb somewhere else and didn't like it, it's time to try again.
Coca Cola - Believe or not Icelandic coke tastes different than most country because of the pure water.
Opal - Alcohol "shot" you can buy in every bar.
Salty liquirice - Nordic candy. (opal, topaz, etc..)

If you are planning to dine out. I recommend to find the restaurant online beforehand. One good website i recommend is:

[www.restaurantreviews.is]

fluffy_bunny21:21 UTC05 May 2010

What about rotten shark (Hákarl)?

toothache17:27 UTC08 May 2010

Definitely agree with the Icelandic lamb !

polyglot2519:09 UTC09 May 2010

Previous posters have left out the most delicious Icelandic quick lunch - we had it most days for the 2 weeks we were there. Flat bread (called flatkokkur) with butter and slices of smoked lamb leg (hangikjot). Divine beyond words! And make sure you nibble on some dried fish (hardfiskur) smothered in butter! And you can't miss the hotdogs (pylsa) - "with everything"! Enjoy...

Here are some more photos for you:

http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Iceland/blog-435492.html

And is the previous poster referring to the lobster bisque from Greifinn restaurant in Akureyri? If so, it was indeed the best, richest, most unbelievably delicious soup I've ever eaten!!

Edited by: polyglot25

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traveling_porcupine08:11 UTC05 May 2010	Hi everyone, I made a list of places to see the best of Icelandic nature. I am going there in June, I have done some research, with pictures to see which places are worth the visit. Please let me know if you have any new places to add. Thank you reykavik perlan view - Nauthólsvík - ulfarsfell viewpoint SOUTH/EAST -Strokkur geyser - Landmannalaugar to Laugavgurinn hike - Háifoss waterfall - Seljalandsfoss - Vik black beach, arch - Eyjafjallajökull eruption leftover - Skógafoss waterfall - Dyrhólæy - Eldgjá volcanic canyon - Laki - Fjadrargljufur - Fagrifoss - Lómagnúpur - Vatnajökull National Park - Jökulsárlón - hofn - Rauðubjörg east point, Gerpir NORTH- akureyri - selfoss - Myvatn-Hverarond lake - Námafjall - Leirhnjùkur - Víti - Hverfjall crater - Aldeyjarfoss waterfall - Hveravellir volcano near Kjalhraun WEST- Snaefellsnes - Selardalur route - Hornbjarg cliff - Dynjandi - Hornstrandir - Rauðasandur beach, eat: Vestfirskar hveitikökur EAT: skyr, tvíreykt hangikjöt, skonsur, kleina, 100% rúgbrauð, Harðfiskur (with butter), Ostakaka, Rjómaskyr, Flatkökur, flatbrauð, Hrísgrjónagrautur, brauðsúpa, Bláberjasúpa, If you recall any more specific destinations with dramatic scenery, breathtaking landscape viewpoints, or hidden places, (and delicious local products), please let me know, thanks again**
d3man13:27 UTC05 May 2010	Foods you HAVE to try in Iceland: Skyr (Icelandic yogurt type of a food) - goes well with fresh fruits Whale meat - once in Iceland, right! Lobster Bisque - The best lobster soup i have tried ever! Icelandic Lamb - If you tried lamb somewhere else and didn't like it, it's time to try again. Coca Cola - Believe or not Icelandic coke tastes different than most country because of the pure water. Opal - Alcohol "shot" you can buy in every bar. Salty liquirice - Nordic candy. (opal, topaz, etc..) If you are planning to dine out. I recommend to find the restaurant online beforehand. One good website i recommend is: [www.restaurantreviews.is]	1
fluffy_bunny21:21 UTC05 May 2010	What about rotten shark (Hákarl)?	2
toothache17:27 UTC08 May 2010	Definitely agree with the Icelandic lamb !	3
polyglot2519:09 UTC09 May 2010	Previous posters have left out the most delicious Icelandic quick lunch - we had it most days for the 2 weeks we were there. Flat bread (called flatkokkur) with butter and slices of smoked lamb leg (hangikjot). Divine beyond words! And make sure you nibble on some dried fish (hardfiskur) smothered in butter! And you can't miss the hotdogs (pylsa) - "with everything"! Enjoy... Here are some more photos for you: http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Iceland/blog-435492.html And is the previous poster referring to the lobster bisque from Greifinn restaurant in Akureyri? If so, it was indeed the best, richest, most unbelievably delicious soup I've ever eaten!! Edited by: polyglot25	4

List of the best natural destinations, and food specialties in Iceland