This scarcely populated island is located near the top of the world. It is a huge volcanic laboratory in which powerful forces of the Earth live: geysers, waterfalls, and icebergs that spread along the ocean beaches. It seems that all this glory of the Earth reminds the visitors of their completely insignificant life. Visiting here also works as self-healing: crisp, clean air, a look at the beautiful landscapes, and mineral saturated waters.

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SELJANDSFOSS waterfall – the first stop on our journey. It is fed by the melt waters from the famous Eyjafjallajokull volcano

In 2010 volcano has erupted and spread into the atmosphere a huge cloud of volcanic ash, causing the airspace to close, interrupting airplane flights.

SELJANDSFOSS waterfall – the first stop on our journey. It is fed by the melt waters from the famous Eyjafjallajokull volcano

Once upon a time, ice-covered volcanoes cut the Earth

One of the most amazing places to see are the Icelandic waterfalls. Take a look at the 62-meter strong Skogafoss. You can climb up the staircase to the observation deck. It runs along the slopes above the water (a beautiful panoramic view opens up from here) or you can enjoy the fresh breeze, the fog and the rainbow at the bottom. P.S.: A legend says that one inhabitant hid a chest full of gold behind the waterfall!

Black sand, fog and fairy tales about trolls and sea monsters – those are the wbest words to describe the Reynisfjara beach

This is the most gothic-looking place in Iceland. At the very bottom of the hill, there are incredible columns that look like church organs. Looking west, you will see the Trolls of Vick – three tower chimneys that resemble Icelandic trolls from fairy tales. On the black-sanded coast, you’ll find gorgeous caves. CAUTION! This area is a nature reservation for puffin birds, and the ambush of the ocean waves on this black beach can take you to its depths, so be very careful!

Black sand, fog and fairy tales about trolls and sea monsters – those are the wbest words to describe the Reynisfjara beach

This is the most gothic-looking place in Iceland. At the very bottom of the hill, there are incredible columns that look like church organs. Looking west, you will see the Trolls of Vick – three tower chimneys that resemble Icelandic trolls from fairy tales. On the black-sanded coast, you’ll find gorgeous caves. CAUTION! This area is a nature reservation for puffin birds, and the ambush of the ocean waves on this black beach can take you to its depths, so be very careful!

Try to pronounce Fjaðrárgljúfur. This dark, scenic canyon was cut off from river Fjärra two million years old!

At the end of the Ice Age, about nine thousand years ago, the glacier retreated, resulting in a magnificent rocky valley. The hiking trail continues a few kilometers alongside the biggest canyon in Iceland. This path is adorned with huge rocks and boulders; a truly beautiful nature site.

Try to pronounce Fjaðrárgljúfur. This dark, scenic canyon was cut off from river Fjärra two million years old!

At the end of the Ice Age, about nine thousand years ago, the glacier retreated, resulting in a magnificent rocky valley. The hiking trail continues a few kilometers alongside the biggest canyon in Iceland. This path is adorned with huge rocks and boulders; a truly beautiful nature site.

This is the Skaftafell Glacier – the biggest “ice cube” in Europe

Vatnajökull National Park is the jewel that covers breathtaking mountain peaks and glacial arrays. This is the most favorite tourist attraction in Iceland: over 500 000 visitors are stunned by the fairy tale waterfalls, tornado wind swirled birch forests, river waves over black dunes and the glittering blue-white Vatnajökull glacier tongue. Attending this place, you can really feel like the smallest creature on this planet. Through the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, the glaciers reach the shores of the Atlantic ocean. Once in water, the icebergs can stay up to 5 years drifting and slowly melting…

In Iceland it can’t be just a stunning lake. No, it must also be inside a volcano

And if these places to visit aren’t enough for you, Iceland has prepared the Kerid volcanic lake for you to see. The lake formed around 6500 years ago atop a volcano. The sapphire-colored lake contrasts beautifully with red volcanic rocks that surround it. And if the lake was not gorgeous enough, there is another, less steep slope, covered with rich green moss. From the top, you can see hundreds of craters made by active volcanoes, and that makes it look like the surface of the Moon. In ancient times, the land in these places spontaneously exploded due to eruptions. Long ago this place was very noisy with explosions and constant fires.

One of Iceland’s most famous and most visited tourist destinations is geyser grove, with its original hot water channel

About an hour’s drive from the capital city Reykjavik, and here you are. This tourist attraction was discovered 800 years ago and is called the Haukadalur geothermal region. In Europe, geysers settled only on the harshest and most remote island of Iceland, and you will not see them anywhere else on the continent… This geyser is the second largest in the world, and it can strike up to 80 meters in height. You will only need to wait for 5-10 minutes to see the spectacular 300-degree hot white water pillar shooting from the depths of the earth. Sulfur steams that smell like rotten eggs will help you cure your hangover.

The most famous waterfall in Iceland is Gullfoss. It has an impressive double cascade

This waterfall drops down 32 meters. On sunny days the fog from the fall creates glittering rainbows, and in winter the cold turns it into a huge icicle. On gray, wet days, the fog wraps the waterfall, almost completely concealing it. In this remote place, you can truly feel the powers of our Mother Nature. Once this place belonged to the local farmer, and he was offered an impressive amount to sell this piece of land, which he refused as he did not want to sell his “friend.” Local capitalists wanted to hide this natural creation by building a hydroelectric power plant instead of this beauty… Now it is a natural reserve.

Bruarfoss falls, I named it Scorpio falls. You can imagine a worn-out poisonous tail with a sting, and a muzzle that is eaten by this waterfall that flows through the area, its water releasing poison to the world

By the way, this piece of art has been called the most beautiful waterfall in the country. It is one of the most remote and hard to reach places in Iceland. From the main road, you will have to look for an appropriate pedestrian walkway and hike for about half an hour. There were moments when I felt completely lost, though I somehow managed to stay within the tourist paths. What you will see when you reach your goal will be worthwhile and will remain memorable for all your life. Enjoy the romantic evening with the natural surroundings, and make an exceptional photosoot from the bridge.

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