Things to Do

Things to Do in Iceland

There are 158 attractions in Iceland. Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa), geothermal spa resort in a lava field, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa)
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Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa)
Geothermal spa resort in a lava field
Lake
Laugavegur
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Laugavegur
Trail
Gullfoss
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Gullfoss
Powerful two-tier waterfall on the Hvítá River
Waterfall
Geysir
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Geysir
Geothermal field with erupting hot springs and geysers
Building
Þingvellir
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Þingvellir
Rift valley national park and historic Icelandic parliament site
Historical Site
Skógafoss
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Skógafoss
Wide powerful waterfall with steep drop
Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
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Seljalandsfoss
Tall waterfall you can walk behind
Waterfall
Jökulsárlón
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Jökulsárlón
Glacial lagoon dotted with floating icebergs
Lake
Dettifoss
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Dettifoss
Europe's most powerful waterfall by water flow
Waterfall
Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice
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Vatnajökull National Park - Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice
Icelandic national park of glaciers, volcanoes, and ice
Nature Reserve
Goðafoss
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Goðafoss
Prominent horseshoe-shaped waterfall in northern Iceland
Waterfall
Mývatn
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Mývatn
Shallow volcanic lake renowned for birdlife and geology
Lake
Dynjandi
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Dynjandi
Tiered waterfall and Westfjords landmark
Waterfall
Icelandic Phallological Museum
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Icelandic Phallological Museum
Museum exhibiting phallic specimens for scientific study
Museum
Surtsey
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Surtsey
Volcanic island formed 1963, restricted scientific research site
Island
Hekla
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Hekla
Active Icelandic volcano with frequent historical eruptions
Volcano
Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar
Volcanic island group with puffin colonies and eruptions
Islands
Laki
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Laki
Icelandic volcanic fissure system, notable 1783 eruption
Volcano
Grímsvötn
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Grímsvötn
Subglacial Icelandic volcano beneath Vatnajökull ice cap
Mountain
Snæfellsjökull
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Snæfellsjökull
Glacier-capped volcano on Snæfellsnes peninsula, literary fame
Mountain
Hvannadalshnúkur
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Hvannadalshnúkur
Iceland's highest peak atop Vatnajökull glacier
Mountain
Hallgrímskirkja
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Hallgrímskirkja
Distinctive Reykjavík church and skyline landmark
Church
Heimaey
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Heimaey
Icelandic island known for 1973 volcanic eruption evacuation
Island
Þingvallavatn
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Þingvallavatn
Iceland's largest natural lake within Þingvellir National Park
Lake
Bardarbunga
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Bardarbunga
Massive central Icelandic volcano beneath the Vatnajökull
Volcano
Víkingur
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Víkingur
Small East Iceland village and fishing port
Mountain
Grímsey
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Grímsey
Icelandic island straddling the Arctic Circle, birdlife abundant
Island
Eldfell
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Eldfell
Volcanic cone on Heimaey, formed during 1973 eruption
Volcano
Öræfajökull
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Öræfajökull
Ice-cap volcano in southeast Iceland; glacier-covered summit
Mountain
Laugardalsvöllur
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Laugardalsvöllur
Iceland's national football stadium in Reykjavík
Stadium
Tjörnin
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Tjörnin
Central Reykjavik city pond popular for birdlife
Lake
Þórisvatn
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Þórisvatn
Iceland's largest reservoir lake, hydroelectric reservoir
Lake
Krafla
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Krafla
Volcanic caldera and geothermal area in northeastern Iceland
Mountain
Elliðaey
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Elliðaey
Remote Icelandic island with solitary house
Island
Glymur
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Glymur
One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls in scenic canyon
Waterfall
Skaftafell National Park
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Skaftafell National Park
Glacial national park in southeast Iceland with glaciers
National Park
Hengill
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Hengill
Volcanic massif and geothermal area near Reykjavik
Mountain
Skálholt
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Skálholt
Historic Icelandic bishopric site with medieval ruins
Historical Site
Svartifoss
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Svartifoss
Iceland waterfall framed by basalt column formations
Waterfall
Esja
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Esja
Prominent Reykjavík mountain popular for hiking and views
Mountain
Herðubreið
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Herðubreið
Striking tuya volcano landmark in northeastern Iceland
Mountain
Viðey
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Viðey
Icelandic island near Reykjavík with sculpture park
Island
Fagradalsfjall
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Fagradalsfjall
Icelandic volcanic fissure notable for recent eruptions
Mountain
Selfoss (waterfall)
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Selfoss (waterfall)
Icelandic waterfall near Mývatn with panoramic views
Waterfall
Aldeyjarfoss
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Aldeyjarfoss
Icelandic waterfall on Skjálfandafljót, basalt column formations.
Waterfall
Lagarfljót
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Lagarfljót
Icelandic east fjord lake, home to legendary serpent
Lake
Kverkfjöll
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Kverkfjöll
Icelandic glacier-covered volcanoes on the Northeast Rift
Mountains
Apavatn
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Apavatn
Freshwater lake set among lava fields
Lake
Hóp (Iceland)
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Hóp (Iceland)
Coastal lagoon and birdlife site in northwest Iceland
Lake
Kleifarvatn
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Kleifarvatn
Volcanic lake with geothermal activity on Reykjanes Peninsula
Lake
Kolbeinsey
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Kolbeinsey
Small, rapidly eroding islet off northern Iceland
Island
National Museum of Iceland
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National Museum of Iceland
Reykjavík museum chronicling Icelandic history and artifacts
Museum
Öxarárfoss
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Öxarárfoss
Waterfall in Þingvellir National Park cascading over lava
Waterfall
Imagine Peace Tower
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Imagine Peace Tower
Light installation memorializing John Lennon near Reykjavik
Park
Langisjór
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Langisjór
Remote highland lake in Iceland's central plateau
Lake
Elliðavatn
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Elliðavatn
Small lake near Reykjavík used for recreation
Lake
Sultartangalón
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Sultartangalón
Icelandic reservoir in volcanic highlands, scenic wilderness
Reservoir
Öskjuvatn
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Öskjuvatn
Caldera lake in Askja volcanic system, Iceland's deepest
Lake
Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)
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Christ the King Cathedral (Reykjavík)
Modern Reykjavík cathedral notable for mid-century architecture
Church
Drangey
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Drangey
Steep sea stack island and historical bird sanctuary.
Island
Hvítárvatn
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Hvítárvatn
Glacial lake in Iceland fed by Langjökull meltwater
Lake
Háifoss
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Háifoss
Tall Icelandic waterfall on the Fossá river
Waterfall
Kerið
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Kerið
Volcanic crater lake in Iceland with vivid colors
Crater
Skorradalsvatn
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Skorradalsvatn
Icelandic lake set within a scenic valley
Lake
Blöndulón
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Blöndulón
Highland reservoir used for hydroelectric power
Reservoir
Helgafell (Vestmannaeyjabær)
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Helgafell (Vestmannaeyjabær)
Small volcanic cone considered sacred in local folklore
Volcano
Hraunfossar
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Hraunfossar
Series of waterfalls streaming from lava field into river
Waterfall
Laugarvatn
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Laugarvatn
Lake and village with geothermal baths in Iceland
Lake
Sigöldulón
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Sigöldulón
Icelandic reservoir created by hydroelectric dam
Reservoir
Bjarnarey
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Bjarnarey
Small volcanic island in the Westman Islands archipelago
Island
Bláhnjúkur
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Bláhnjúkur
Rhyolite mountain near Landmannalaugar popular with hikers
Mountain
Flatey, Breiðafjörður
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Flatey, Breiðafjörður
Small island village known for colorful houses
Island
Frostastaðavatn
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Frostastaðavatn
Volcanic highland lake with vivid mineral colors
Lake
Grænalón
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Grænalón
Grænalón glacial lake in south Iceland
Lake
Hvalvatn
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Hvalvatn
Scenic Icelandic lake near Glymur waterfall
Lake
Papey
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Papey
Small East Iceland island known for seabird colonies
Island
Skjaldbreiður
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Skjaldbreiður
Large Icelandic shield volcano near Thingvellir National Park
Volcano
Trölladyngja
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Trölladyngja
Large Icelandic shield volcano in the north
Volcano
Dimmuborgir
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Dimmuborgir
Lava field with dramatic volcanic rock formations
Park
Látrabjarg
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Látrabjarg
Westernmost bird-cliff in Europe with huge seabird colonies
Cliff
Ok (volcano)
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Ok (volcano)
Icelandic volcano in the west with rugged lava landscape
Mountain
Reykjavík Cathedral
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Reykjavík Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral overlooking Reykjavik's main square
Religious Site
Thridrangaviti Lighthouse
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Thridrangaviti Lighthouse
Remote sea-stack lighthouse on Iceland's southern coast
Tower
Fjaðrárgljúfur
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Fjaðrárgljúfur
Spectacular winding canyon in south Iceland with steep cliffs
Canyon
Hreðavatn
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Hreðavatn
Small lake in western Iceland, volcanic landscape setting
Lake
Kvíslavatn
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Kvíslavatn
Remote Icelandic lake within volcanic highlands
Lake
Vatnafjöll
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Vatnafjöll
Volcanic massif in south Iceland with lava landscapes
Mountain
Vigur
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Vigur
Tiny Westfjords island known for puffin colonies and eiders
Island
Flatey, Skjálfandi
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Flatey, Skjálfandi
Small Icelandic island in Skjálfandi Bay, rich birdlife
Island
Hafragilsfoss
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Hafragilsfoss
Powerful waterfall on the Jökulsá river in northeast Iceland
Waterfall
Kerlingarfjöll
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Kerlingarfjöll
Volcanic mountain range with geothermal hot springs and ridges.
Mountains
Hengifoss
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Hengifoss
Tall eastern Iceland waterfall with columnar basalt layers
Waterfall
National Gallery of Iceland
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National Gallery of Iceland
Icelandic national art museum displaying local and Nordic art
Museum
Æðey
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Æðey
Remote Icelandic island in Westfjords, birdwatching habitat
Island
Barnafossar
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Barnafossar
Series of rapids and waterfalls in West Iceland.
Waterfall
Hjálparfoss
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Hjálparfoss
Basalt-framed waterfall at river confluence in south Iceland
Waterfall
Iceland
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Iceland
North Atlantic volcanic island with glaciers and geothermal activity
Island
Lundey, Faxaflói
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Lundey, Faxaflói
Small Reykjavík island, important puffin colony
Island
Lögberg
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Lögberg
Historic assembly site in Þingvellir national park
Mountain
Prestahnúkur
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Prestahnúkur
Remote Icelandic mountain with volcanic plateau and glaciers
Mountain