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Iceland
Hitting headlines, topping bucket lists, wooing nature lovers and dazzling increasing numbers of visitors 鈥 the talents of this breathtaking northern destination are seemingly endless.
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Iceland
Vast, varied and spectacular, Vatnaj枚kull National Park was founded in 2008, when authorities created a megapark by joining the 8300-sq-km Vatnaj枚kull ice鈥
Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula
Sn忙fellsj枚kull National Park encompasses much of the western tip of Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula, and wraps around the rugged slopes of the glacier鈥
The Westfjords
Craggy mountains, precarious sea cliffs and plunging waterfalls make up Hornstrandir, one of Europe鈥檚 last true wilderness areas, covering some of the鈥
The Westfjords
Tumbling in a broad sweep over a 100m-rocky scarp at the head of Dynjandivogur bay, Dynjandi is the most dramatic waterfall in the Westfjords. The bumpy鈥
The Golden Circle
One of Iceland鈥檚 most famous tourist attractions, Geysir (gay-zeer; literally 鈥榞usher鈥) is the original hot-water spout after which all other geysers are鈥
The Golden Circle
The world鈥檚 oldest parliament, Althingi (pronounced 谩l-thingk-ee; also called Al镁ing) was uniquely situated at this monumental site where two tectonic鈥
The Golden Circle
Near the dramatic Almannagj谩 fault and fronted by a boardwalk is the L枚gberg (Law Rock), where the Al镁ingi (Parliament) convened annually. This was where鈥
The Golden Circle
The 脼ingvellir plain is situated on a tectonic-plate boundary where North America and Europe are tearing away from each other at a rate of 1mm to 18mm per鈥
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Best Things to Do
From geothermal spas to nightlife in 搁别测办箩补惫铆办, experience the best of Iceland with these top things to do.
Read articleThings to Know
Plan the perfect visit to Iceland with these top tips on packing, the environment and local etiquette.
Read articleTransportation
It may be small but Iceland can be mightily difficult to get around. The scale and savagery of the landscape make traveling tricky 鈥 here's how to do it.
Read articleVisa Requirements
It depends on your citizenship. Read on to find out if you need a visa to visit Iceland, and more information if you do (and even if you don鈥檛).
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Don't let Iceland's wild terrain fool you 鈥 there are lots of amazing attractions here for kids of all ages. Here's how to plan a family trip to Iceland.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Experience Iceland's incredible landscape and stunning small towns on one of our favorite Icelandic road trips.
Read articleGet Connected
Understand your options for cell coverage when visiting Iceland with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.
Read articlePlan with a local
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