Crater on Road no. 1. A walking path to the crater offers beautiful views. Protected natural wonder since 1962.
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Geysir
The geyser which gave every other example of this worldwide natural phenomenon its name. Unquestionably one of the most famous of its kind in the world. Hot springs abound in the large area surrounding Geysir, with Strokkur being the most active, erupting at a height […]
Garðskagi
Two lighthouses, dating from 1897 and 1944, can be found at Garðskagi. At the old lighthouse there is a map of the Garðskagi Reef which provides information about the coastline and beaches.
Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull is infamous for its last eruption in 2010, which affected air traffic all over Europe and beyond. It is the 6th largest glacier in Iceland. The picture shows the farm Þorvaldseyri, home to an exhibition on the 2010 volcanic eruption. Eyjafjallajökull is in the […]
Eiríksstaðir
The home of Erik the Red, who found Greenland. His son, Leif the Lucky, who is considered to be the first European to set foot in North America in 1000 A.C., was born at Eiríksstaðir. A replica of Eriks farmhouse was rebuilt in the year […]
Dynjandi
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. The waterfall is 100m tall and consists of five tiers: Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss at the lowest point. Its possible to walk behind Göngufoss.
Djúpivogur
An old trading centre. Langabúð is a shop dating from 1790 and built by Danish traders. Djúpivogur and its environs are prime birdwatching areas.
Bustarfell
An old turf house partly dating from 1770. It was inhabited until 1966, but is now a museum.
Ásbyrgi
This unique natural wonder in the Vatnajökull National Park is embraced by sheer perpendicular cliff walls up to 100 metres high. Diverse vegetation and abundant birdlife abound.
