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3 LANDMANNALAUGAR
Located in the southern highlands, these stunning multicoloured
rhyolite mountains are a walkers mecca, boasting
the renowned Laugavegur route amongst other trails.
Spectacular views, impressive volcanic fissures and natural
hot springs make this an area not to be missed!
4 VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK
Covering an area of 13,600km² this spectacular national
park dominates south east Iceland. It is home to Europe's
largest glacier, below which sits an active volcanic system.
Around 30 outlet glaciers spill out from its icy plateau,
creating spectacular iceberg lagoons.
5 JÖKULSÁRLÓN
On the south-east coastline, Iceland's most famous glacial
lagoon is truly breath-taking. Enormous icebergs calve off a
glacier and break up as they head out to sea. Walk along the
ice-strewn beach or in summer take a boat trip to view the
blue ice up close.
6 EAST FJORDS
Sometimes known as Iceland's Fjordland, this is a region of
sheer-sided fjords, deserted beaches, picturesque fishing
villages and fertile farmland. Sweeping views from the
mountain roads make driving a pleasure, while the innate
cultural heritage offers an authentic experience.
7 HÚSAVÍK
Europe's whale-watching capital is one of Iceland's most
attractive towns. Visit the innovative Whale Museum or
set sail aboard a beautifully restored, oak-hulled fishing
boat into Skjalfandi Bay in search of minke and humpback
whales, white beaked dolphins and seabirds.
8 ARNARSTAPI & HELLNAR
Linked by a coastal walking trail, these sleepy villages lie
at the foot of a snow-capped glacier on the Snæfellsnes
Peninsula. Peppered with dramatic rock columns, arches and
caves, seals and even dolphins can be spotted from Hellnar's
harbour during the summer months.
Did you know?
63% of Iceland's
population live in
Reykjavik and its environs
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Arnarstapi © RTH Sigurdsson
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