Vermont's firing glaciers to geothermal Springs and active volcanoes Iceland is
a place where nature always takes center stage even in the nation's lively
capital of Reykjavik views of the sea and nearby mountains steal the show
isolated from the rest of Europe for centuries this land of Fire and Ice has
a unique cultural heritage of literature music and cuisine that you'll find
captivating - located on direct Jane's Peninsula less than an hour's drive from
Reykjavik the Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most popular tourist destination this
man-made lake is fed by superheated seawater vented from a nearby lava flow
the geothermal waters contain minerals like silica believed to have health
benefits but it's the chance to relax in a steaming Lagoon surrounded by black
lava rocks that most attracts visitors
the region immediately east of reykjavik contains an intriguing sampling of
Iceland's unique attractions including historic sights quaint villages geezers
and waterfalls multiple tour companies offer day-long excursions through the
area along the roads and highways that are known collectively as the Golden
Circle Route the most popular tourist features stops at Gullfoss where the
mammoth golden Falls simple to the bursar River Canyon and big surf off
Springs the place where the word geezers got its name when it comes to viewing
Iceland and its Nashville glory no region matches the unspoiled wilderness
of the horn strand or Nature Reserve in West Straits while it's true that the
it's rough terrain of craggy mountains and plunging sea cliffs presents
challenges the horned stranded the ideal spot for nature loving adventurous with
no shops or services within the reserve however hikers need to come equipped for
any emergency hi on the bucket list destinations for
hiking enthusiasts is the Hornet Church of sky high seat live located on the
northernmost tip of the reserve a tiny fishing village nestled within
the sheltered Cove in northern iceland she saw but is quickly earning a
reputation as one of the best spots in Europe for whale watching the most
common species spotted from the tour boats include Maine humpback and blue
whales as well as white big dolphin and harbour porpoise with several life-size
skeletons on display that you saw but whale museum offers a wealth of
information about whales and also chronicles the history of whaling in
Iceland few travel experiences in Iceland are more memorable than the
sight and sound of an iceberg breaking off the glacier and crashing into the
sea the best place to witness this display of nature's power is at the jaw
boastful and glacier lagoon located in southeast Iceland this iceberg dotted
Lake was formed by the melting ice of the Bertha Mercker Jackel glacier which
is a major attraction in its own right
located within the full of that nature reserve in Iceland's interior Highlands
landmannalaugar is best known for its scenic hiking trails situated at the
edge of a lava field the flat can easily perverse region is famous for its
natural Hot Springs as well popular treks include short hikes to the lava
field and climbs up nearby maan blogger one of the rhyolite mountains that
richest land man not loggers gravel Plains
form thousands of years ago by a river of hot lava my room is the best place to
visit can I swim for bird-watching more than 100 species for cuentas length to
feast on de midges that give my button its name shaped by volcanic eruptions
spouting up through the water the so called pseudo craters that dominate the
landscape attract visitors as well the best place to view the craters is on the
lake south shore near the rural community of skew toss to dear
spread out over the self jar Narns peninsula in southwest Iceland we cubic
covers a surprisingly large area for a capital with the population of around
120,000 most visits begin at the visitors center located near picturesque
lake Jordan on the city's west side filled with exhibits recounting
Iceland's Viking heritage the national and saga museums are must-see
attractions for a panoramic view of the capital ride the lift to the observation
deck of the modernistic pogrom skirts a turret east of the lake
and as the place where Iceland's Parliament was established in the 10th
century include National Park has great historic importance for the island
nation its location in a Rift Valley on the
boundary of two major tectonic plates makes it apart for geological
significance - surrounded by mountains on three sides the valleys klipse
fishers lakes and evidence of volcanic activity demonstrate the force of the
shifting earth in dramatic fashion home to the largest glacier and Europe the
bat Michalka National Park is so vast that it encompasses around 14% of the
country divided into four separately managed territories the parts most
frequently visited section is the southern territory of scouts the fell
white trails lead you past blue tented glacial puns and waterfalls hearty
adventures can climb the vatnajökull glacier or explore the long roll of
volcanic craters known as the lac @j gar