Vestmannaeyjar, the Westmann Islands - A group of 15 islands located south of the country (SE of Reykjavík), accessible by plane or ferry.
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park - the name means "glacial river canyon" and it is Iceland's newest reserve. Visitors can see the country's largest gorge, luxuriant vegetation, bizarre rock formations and caves, the steep-walled valley of Ásbyrgi, and myriad waterfalls, including Dettifoss, the most powerful in Europe. The park is located east of Húsavík, in north-eastern Iceland.
Askja - this is about as remote as things get in Iceland, and a bit off the beaten path, but a site very unique and fascinating. The Askja caldera is immense, about 50 sq. km, and is the result of a cataclysm which occurred in 1875, followed by yet another massive collapse of 30 years later. It is now filled with water, the deepest lake in Iceland, and remains frozen for most of the year. Askja is located in central Iceland, and is best reached by 4WD vehicle or by organized tour.
Gullfoss - is a two-tiered waterfall and one of Iceland's most popular tourist sites. If the sun is shining, you're likely to see a rainbow. It is located in the south-central, a region renowned for its natural phenomena and historical sites.
Geysir - located just west of Gullfoss, the area which contains the country's best examples of spouting hot springs.
Thórsmörk ("Thor's woods") is a natural reserve and one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. Surrounded by mountains, ice caps and glacier rivers, access can be difficult and limited to heavy duty four-wheel drive vehicles.
Thingvellir - located east of Reykjavík, it is the national shrine of Iceland, its most historic site, and one of its most beautiful places. The oldest existing parliament in the world first met here in 930.
I would like to thank Arnar Thor Oskarsson for all of his help and inspiration.
For More Places to Visit and Info On Iceland, Check Out These Web Sites
Website of South Iceland where many of the best attractions lie, and some of the island's most beautiful scenery. Includes culture and business information, related websites.Iceland on the Web - a great source of Iceland related links, everyting from travel, to business, tourism.
Iceland Tourist Bureau - great information on all aspects of visiting and doing business in Iceland.
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