Destinations and interesting sites all over Iceland
Berserkjahraun is truly a marvel to behold. The 4,000-year-old lava field, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland, is simply breathtaking. The unique formation of this lava field is due to an incredible series of events.
Bjarnarfoss is a stunning two-tiered waterfall with a height of 80 meters (262 feet), the water plummets down into the lower part of the river of Bjarnará
Búðahraun lavafield with its rounded crater Búðarklettur creates an interesting setting for the black church at Budir and the fine Hotel Budir situated in Budavik.
The sea has a great influence on the landscaping of Reykjanes. By observing the surf crashing on the rocks in the vicinity of Brimketill, you can see the power that resides in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Búðir’s rich history is evident from the region’s archaeological evidence showcasing the earliest human settlements in Iceland.
Due to the breathtaking view from the headland and rich birdlife Dyrhólaey is a very popular destination on the south coast of Iceland. From the cape you have view on a good day out to Westman Island and even Surtsey in the south and over towards Eyjafjallajökull in the west and Mýrdalsjökull in the North. On the east side you have Reynisfjara black sand beach, Mt. Reynisfjall and Reynisdrangar.
Eyjafjallajokull is located north of Skogar, and to the west of Myrdalsjokull glacier and the massive volcano there; Katla, at the borders of the South Icelandic highlands. Two glacier outlets ( crawling glaciers ) fall from Eyjafjallajökull to the north, down to the plain.The front one (western) Gígjökull or Falljökull and the inner one is called Steinsholtsjökul
Diamond beach is filled with crystal clear icebergs calved from Breidamerkurjokull glacier and stranded on the beach waiting for their destiny of fast melting
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Arctic fox.
Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, found in south-west Iceland.
Gullfoss plunges in two dramatic stages, the first cascade drops 11 meters and the second drops 21 metersas it flows through the rugged, and at times 70 meters high, canyon of Hvítá river.
Gunnuhver is Iceland´s largest mud pool at present prominent, highest up in the Gunnuhver area group. It is 20 (66 feet ) meters wide across a rim of mud and boiling vigorously.
The tranquil village of Hellnar in Snæfellsnes is a must see on your trip to Snæfellsnes peninsula to breath in the atmosphere as the 11th century settler did and enjoy the contemporary environment that is so well preserved by the locals.
Hjörleifshöfði cape is made from natural tuff and was formed when a volcanic eruption occurred underneath a glacier which results in the forming of a tuff rock.
Hraunfossar (lava falls) is the name of a 1 km row of beautiful little waterfalls that flow from underneath Hallmundarhraun lava and into the river Hvítá at a point called Gráhraun or Gray lava.
