{"id":963,"date":"2020-04-24T18:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/?p=963"},"modified":"2020-11-13T19:14:15","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T19:14:15","slug":"things-to-do-in-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Iceland is the land of the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter. It is characterized by such geologic features as volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and deep gorges. This small island is also the location of many black sand beaches and hot springs. It sits at the meeting point of two continental plates, and has one of the oldest parliaments in the world. Not to mention countless&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/game-of-thrones-filming-locations-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\">Game of Thrones filming locations<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 phhhew! This small island is not lacking in things to discover. With so many things to do in Iceland, how do you decide where to go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#things-to-do\">Skip to list of things to do<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before heading out to Iceland for the first time, read our article about all the<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/a-trip-to-iceland-anyone\/\" target=\"_blank\"> things you need to know<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland has limited public transportation to many attractions. We therefore recommend that you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/?affiliateCode=detouron874\" target=\"_blank\">rent a car <\/a>upon arrival on the Island. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-9108460-13852075\" target=\"_blank\">Overnight accommodations<\/a> are plentiful. If you&#8217;re considering renting a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/happycampers.is\/\" target=\"_blank\">campervan<\/a>, you should know that a new Icelandic regulation allows car camping in organized campgrounds only. This, of course, comes with a price, so weigh your options thoroughly before making your reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-9108460-12870361\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-9108460-12870361\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div data-skyscanner-widget=\"SearchWidget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-market=\"US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-affiliate=\"associateid:AFF_TRA_00014_00004;utm_source:commission+junction;utm_medium:affiliate;aid:13742763;publisherId:5274737;publisher:9108460;network:CJ;market:US\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.skyscanner.net\/widget-server\/js\/loader.js\" async=\"\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things-to-do\">Iceland&#8217;s must-see destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/trip\/5dd6b959e8c40f2097ffd677\" target=\"_blank\">a list of our favorite destinations<\/a> within Iceland. Of those, we took a very long time to narrow down the list to our top must-see locations. It was incredibly difficult to choose. We present them to you here in clockwise order around the island, starting in Reykjavik. Numbers on the map correspond to the destinations in this article. For more information about each, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detouron.com\/planning\" target=\"_blank\">create your own trip<\/a> and download the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/what-is-a-roadbook\/\" target=\"_blank\">premium roadbook<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Iceland-highlights.png\" alt=\"map of iceland with highlights\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Iceland-highlights.png 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Iceland-highlights-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Iceland-highlights-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Iceland-highlights-700x465.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Map of Iceland with its top highlights &#8211; numbers correspond to the below<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, these destinations are mostly located along the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/ring-road\" target=\"_blank\">Ring Road<\/a>. This is Iceland&#8217;s main highway, Route 1, which encircles the Island. You can easily drive a regular passenger to see these highlights. To get into the Icelandic Highlands, we recommend booking a group tour. Look into such glacier activities as visiting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Reykjavik\/Glacier-Snowmobiling-and-Ice-Cave-Tour-from-Reykjavik\/d905-5590P62?pid=P00038900&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ice cave, snowmobiling<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Vik\/Small-Group-Glacier-Hiking-and-Ice-Climbing-on-Solheimajokull-Glacier\/d25269-5590P55?pid=P00038900&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ice climbing<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"15\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MapleLeaf.jpg\" alt=\"maple leaf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MapleLeaf.jpg 480w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MapleLeaf-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 15px) 100vw, 15px\" \/> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DetourOn Tip<\/span>: To access our list of things to do in Iceland, visit the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detouron.com\/planning\" target=\"_blank\">DetourOn planning page<\/a>. Type \u201cReykjavik\u201d in the search box and select from our pre-loaded templates to see our suggestions. <br>To&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/detourons-drag-and-drop-travel-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\">build your own itinerary&nbsp;<\/a>and print out a personalized&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/what-is-a-roadbook\/\" target=\"_blank\">roadbook<\/a>, start with these templates and modify them as you see fit. <br>Hint: You can add more days to the planner and move destinations around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Reykjavik <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What a charming little city! You must set aside the first day of your trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/trip\/5eacaa408a32b55ae5caf95c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walk around Reykjavik<\/a>. Some must-see sites in the city include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.hallgrimskirkja.is\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hallgrimskirkja <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 The Church of Hallgrimur. It can be seen from over 20 km away! It was constructed between 1940 and 1986 to resemble basalt pillars, such as those under Svartifoss waterfall. For a small fee it is possible to climb the tower for a nice view of the city. <br>Fun fact: While Hallgr\u00edmskirkja church is Reykjav\u00edk\u2019s tallest building at 74.5 m, nearby municipality K\u00f3pavogur has the highest building in Iceland at 77.6 m<\/li><li><strong>The Waterfront and Old Harbor <\/strong>&#8211; Take a picture of the iconic sculpture <a href=\"https:\/\/visitreykjavik.is\/sun-voyager-solfar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun Voyager<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/visitreykjavik.is\/mount-esja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Esja<\/a> in the background. <\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.volcanohouse.is\/\" target=\"_blank\">Volcano House<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Learn about Iceland\u2019s geologic history.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/perlan.is\/\" target=\"_blank\">Perlan<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Landscaped gardens and a glass building at the top of Oskjuhlid Hill, housing a museum and restaurant. For a small fee, you can enter the viewing deck to see a nice view of Reykjavik.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in visiting more museums, consider getting the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/visitreykjavik.is\/reykjavik-city-card\" target=\"_blank\">Reykjav\u00edk City Card<\/a>. It offers free entry to a great selection of museums and galleries as well as thermal pools in Reykjav\u00edk. Unfortunately, that does not apply to the above attractions. It also provides free unlimited travel by bus within the Reykjav\u00edk capital area. In addition, the card gets you a free ferry trip to Vi\u00f0ey island and discounts on various tours, in shops, and on services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/voyager.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture of boat skeleton in front of body of water and city\" class=\"wp-image-1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/voyager.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/voyager-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/voyager-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Sun Voyager on the Reykjavik Waterfront &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@darrell-gough-217632?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Darrell Gough<\/a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/boat-iceland-reykjavik-sculpture-1696479\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a scenic drive around <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.snaefellsjokull.com\/snaefellsjokull-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull National Park<\/a>. It is located at the western edge of Snaefellsnes Peninsula, just north of Reykjavik. From the main road, embark on short walks to the edge of the Island. Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/londrangar\" target=\"_blank\">Londrangar <\/a>sea stacks and basalt cliffs. Test your strength according to the lifting stones at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/djupalonssandur\" target=\"_blank\">Djupalonssandur Beach<\/a>. Take a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Snaefellsnes-Peninsula\/Vatnshellir-Cave-Tour\/d33433-215618P1?pid=P00038900&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> guided tour<\/a> into the dark <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/vatnshellir-cave\" target=\"_blank\">Vatnshellir lava tube<\/a>. Take in the 360\u00b0 view from the top of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/saxholl\" target=\"_blank\">Saxholl Crater<\/a>. Looks for whales, seals, puffins, and terns from the cliffs near Ondverdarnes and Svortuloft lighthouses. Traverse the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/berserkjahraun\" target=\"_blank\">Berserkjahraun lava field<\/a>. End your loop with the obligatory photo stop at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/kirkjufell\" target=\"_blank\">Kirkjufell<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kirkjufell.jpg\" alt=\"three waterfalls in front of triangular mountain\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kirkjufell.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kirkjufell-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kirkjufell-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellfoss &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cdr6934?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Chris Ried<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/kirkjufell?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 and 4. Westfjords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Westfjords region of Iceland has something for everyone. Hot springs enthusiasts have a choice of natural pools to choose from. History buffs can visit shipwrecks and J\u00f3n Sigur\u00f0sson Museum. Mythbusters should check out the Sea Monster Museum. And those who just want to get away from it all should take the long drive to a deserted red sand beach. Our favorite places to visit at the Westfjords are the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westfjords.is\/en\/what-to-see-and-do\/places\/nature\/latrabjarg\" target=\"_blank\">L\u00e1trabjarg Sea Cliffs<\/a> and the impressive&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westfjords.is\/en\/what-to-see-and-do\/places\/nature\/dynjandi\" target=\"_blank\">Dynjandi Waterfall<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 400 m tall <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westfjords.is\/en\/what-to-see-and-do\/places\/nature\/latrabjarg\" target=\"_blank\">L\u00e1trabjarg Sea Cliffs<\/a> are located at the westernmost point of Iceland. As Europe\u2019s largest bird colony, this is an ideal location to photograph puffins and other sea birds such as northern gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photography note<\/strong>: There is no safety barrier at the edge of Iceland! To observe and photograph the birds safely, lay down on your stomach with only your head over the edge. Tether your camera to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westfjords.is\/en\/what-to-see-and-do\/places\/nature\/dynjandi\" target=\"_blank\">Dynjandi<\/a>, meaning &#8220;thunderous,&#8221; may be the most impressive waterfall in Iceland. Its upper section is made up of a gradually widening set of cascades. They culminate in a 100 m free fall that makes up the lower section. A hiking path leads along the powerful waterfall from bottom to top, offering panoramic views of the fjord below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photography note<\/strong>: Waterproof and protect your electronics as the spray from the waterfall could be strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dynjandi.jpg\" alt=\"cascade waterfall and stream\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dynjandi.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dynjandi-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dynjandi-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Dynjandi Waterfall &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cascada_Dynjandi,_Vestfir%C3%B0ir,_Islandia,_2014-08-14,_DD_133-135_HDR.JPG\">Diego Delso<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Godafoss Waterfall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way from Akureyri to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extremeiceland.is\/en\/attractions\/lake-myvatn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Myvatn<\/a>, don&#8217;t miss the Waterfall of the Gods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northiceland.is\/en\/other\/place\/godafoss-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Godafoss<\/a>. It&#8217;s only 12 m tall, but shaped in a 30 m semicircular curve. This is easily one of Iceland&#8217;s must-see waterfalls! It&#8217;s also extremely popular, so prepare yourself for crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/godafoss.jpg\" alt=\"waterfall in semi-circle shape\" class=\"wp-image-1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/godafoss.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/godafoss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/godafoss-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Godafoss waterfall &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Go%C3%B0afoss_Island.jpg\">Superbass<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\">CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Namafjall Mountain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/namafjall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Namafjall <\/a>is a table-top mountain near the northeastern shore of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extremeiceland.is\/en\/attractions\/lake-myvatn\" target=\"_blank\">Lake M\u00fdvatn<\/a>. A moderate 1-hour hike up and over the mountain begins at the <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/namafjall-geothermal-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hverir Geothermal Area<\/a>. The walk takes you through the steaming mud pots of Hverir to great viewpoints of Lake M\u00fdvatn. Expect tourist buses and crowds at Hverir, but you&#8217;ll be practically by yourself on Namafjall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll want to walk through Hverir quickly. Aside for crowds, it&#8217;s also particularly stinky (sulfurous). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hverir.jpg\" alt=\"crater with steam in front of brown hill\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hverir.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hverir-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/hverir-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Hverir Geothermal Area &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:N%C3%A1mafjall_Iceland_009.JPG\">Hansueli Krapf (User:Simisa)<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.5\">CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Waterfalls of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon &#8211; Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one of Iceland&#8217;s must-see waterfalls is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is\/en\/areas\/jokulsargljufur\/interpretation-and-knowledge\/about-dettifoss\" target=\"_blank\">Dettifoss<\/a>, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Located in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is\/en\/areas\/jokulsargljufur\" target=\"_blank\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon<\/a>, a detached portion of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park<\/a>, the waterfall drops a mere 44 m over a 100 m long stretch of sheer canyon cliffs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summer, access Dettifoss from the gravel road on the east side of the canyon. Because it is a gravel road, it is much less visited than the west access point. In winter, the only access is from the west. A paved road leads to the parking lot, so it is much more popular. From either side, walk about 1 km from the parking lot to the first view of Dettifoss. Continue a few minutes along the canyon rim southward for views of neighboring <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/selfoss-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\">Selfoss<\/a>. It may be a bit overshadowed by its more powerful neighbor, but it is just as impressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dettifoss.jpg\" alt=\"waterfall in middle of river with sheer grey cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-1049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dettifoss.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dettifoss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dettifoss-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Dettifoss and Selfoss Waterfalls &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@majklvelner?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Majkl Velner<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Flj\u00f3tsdalur&nbsp;Hydropower Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in modern engineering, sign up for a guided tour at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.landsvirkjun.com\/company\/visitus\" target=\"_blank\">K\u00e1rahnj\u00fakar<\/a>, the tallest concrete-faced rockfill dam in Europe. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.landsvirkjun.com\/Company\/PowerStations\/FljotsdalurPowerStation\" target=\"_blank\">Flj\u00f3tsdalur<\/a>, Iceland&#8217;s largest power station, is its underground powerhouse. It is located 1 km inside Valthj\u00f3fsstadur Mountain. The power plant reached full operational capacity in 2007. 1 hr <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.landsvirkjun.com\/company\/visitus\" target=\"_blank\">guided tours<\/a> at the dam are usually offered every year from the beginning of June to the end of August on Thursday and Saturday afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/jokulsarlon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n <\/a>is Iceland\u2019s most famous glacier lagoon, practically located on the Ring Road. Thanks to its proximity to the main road, it is a very popular attraction. Despite this, the lagoon still attracts a lot of wildlife. Arctic tern and skua nest here in summer, and seals can be spotted here year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n lagoon is relatively new. It started forming in 1935 as the glacier Brei\u00f0amerkurj\u00f6kull began to melt. Since 1975, it has nearly doubled in size. If the trend continues the lagoon will very soon become a deep fjord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main draw to this lagoon is its photogenic icebergs. Huge blocks of ice constantly break off the glacier, becoming icebergs in the lagoon. From there, they either drift out to sea or wash up on the surrounding black-sand Diamond Beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/diamond-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brei\u00f0amerkursandur<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many films and television shows have featured J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n. Among them are James Bond&#8217;s A View to Kill (1985), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Die Another Day (2002), and Batman Begins (2005).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/j\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n.jpg\" alt=\"icebergs on black sand\" class=\"wp-image-1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/j\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/j\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/j\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jeremy?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jeremy Goldberg<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/j%C3%B6kuls%C3%A1rl%C3%B3n%2C-iceland?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south.is\/en\/moya\/toy\/index\/place\/fjadrargljufur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur <\/a>is a magnificent photogenic canyon just off the southern section of the Ring Road. The winding narrow ravine is about 100 m deep. It was made famous by Justin Bieber&#8217;s music video &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PfGaX8G0f2E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I&#8217;ll Show You<\/a>&#8220;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hiking trails allow you to visit this canyon. From above, a clear walking path follows along the canyon rim. On a hot day, however, most visitors choose to wade the river the 2 km up the canyon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The Icelandic Environment Agency often shuts down this area in order to protect the vegetation and ensure visitors\u2019 safety. Check for closures at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitklaustur.is\/en\/to-do\/kirkjubaejarstofa-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visitor center<\/a> in Kirkjubaejarklaustur before heading out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fjadrar.jpg\" alt=\"river winding through narrow canyon with green vegetation on its steep cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" width=\"777\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fjadrar.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fjadrar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/fjadrar-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><figcaption>Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@serey?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Serey Morm<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/kirkjufell?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Gullfoss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody does it, and you must too! You just cannot go to Iceland without visiting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/gullfoss.is\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gullfoss<\/a>, golden waterfall. In short, this is a bright blue two-step waterfall that seems to simply disappear into the earth. Green vegetation surrounds the waterfall in  summer, and rainbows often appear above it. In winter, many photographers come here in the middle of the night to photograph the amazing northern lights above the grand waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gullfoss.jpg\" alt=\"people walking on a path toward a river that turns into a waterfall and disappears\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gullfoss.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gullfoss-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/gullfoss-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Gullfoss &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mmale1805?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Mark Male<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/gullfoss?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingvellir.is\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00deingvellir&nbsp;National Park<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In all honestly, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingvellir.is\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00deingvellir&nbsp;National Park<\/a> may not be the most scenic location in Iceland. However, whatever it lacks in natural beauty it more than makes up for in history and geography. Following the Almannagj\u00e1, you&#8217;ll pass many historically significant points that contributed to the registration of the park as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Starting in the year 930, this was the meeting point of Iceland&#8217;s parliament, the Al\u00feing. Pronounced Althing, this may be the oldest parliament in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path leads through a rift valley, created by the separation of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. In fact, at times, you&#8217;ll be able to touch both continents simultaneously! Our favorite way to view the meeting of these continental plates, however, is by snorkeling\/scuba diving at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.silfra.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Silfra<\/a>. Just be warned: The water is frigid! In order to protect the area, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Reykjavik\/Wetsuit-Snorkeling-in-Silfra\/d905-54996P5?pid=P00038900&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hire a guide<\/a> to snorkel or dive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/althing.jpg\" alt=\"gravel path through canyon surrounded by green grass, purple flowers, and black walls\" class=\"wp-image-1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/althing.jpg 780w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/althing-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/detouron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/althing-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption>Almannagja in \u00deingvellir National Park &#8211; Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mmale1805?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Mark Male<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/almannagj%C3%A1?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about any of these destinations, add them to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/planning\/\" target=\"_blank\">DetourOn Planner<\/a> and print out the Premium Roadbook. You&#8217;ll have everything you need: Directions to your chosen locations, short history and fun facts about each, and practical information to know before you go. Check out our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/detouron.com\/trip\/5dd6b959e8c40f2097ffd677\" target=\"_blank\">template of Iceland<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with us if anything is missing or if you have any questions. Or just to say hi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland is a small island with a lot of natural flare. With so many things to do in Iceland, how do you decide where to go? 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