This crater is a splendid example of a maar (explosion crater) with a lake in its bottom. Such craters are the result of short explosive eruptions and often form deep holes below the water table, allo...

This walk is a good choice if low cloud stops you climbing for views today. Duration: 6-7 hours to Morsarjokull and back, 10-12 hours if you go to Kjos. Difficulty: easy but long walks, about 200m asc...

When driving through this valley west of Akureyri, the outline of the dramatic Hraundrangar mountain range is certain to grab your attention. Its jagged peaks were formed when the flank of the mountai...

Throughout the Middle Ages, it was believed that the entrance to hell was through the volcano Hekla, perhaps because of the severity of its eruptions. This 1491m strata volcano lies along a ridge, bui...

Look out for the sign and car park for Dverghamrar, majestic basalt columns hidden from view on road 1. Park and walk down a short trail. Dverghamrar cliffs are tall, dark columns that look like they...

Road 60 winds its way over the heath in an amazing set of twists and turns. From the top of Hrafnseyrarheidi heath is a great view over Arnarfjordur and the rugged mountain range of the West Fjords hi...

Don’t miss the stunning Fjadrargljufur canyon (yes it is difficult to even for Icelanders to pronounce). About 100m deep and 2km long, this buttressed canyon is best photographed in the morning. A...

In the Kirkjubolsfjall mountain opposite the airport at Isafjordur is a ‘hanging valley’ called Naustahvilft from where there is a great view over the fjord and town. Legend says it was made when a hu...

According to legend, there is a tiny lake at the top of this cone-shaped mountain where ‘wishing stones’ can be found during the summer solstice.

A lofty clifftop vantage frames a mesmerizing view along the coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula near Hellnar, dominated by a pair of basalt columns over 60m tall. Stories of trolls abound.