25 Photos of Iceland to Inspire a Visit

Leigh McAdam··4 min read

Near Dyrholaey Nature Preserve - along with miles of black sand

Near Dyrholaey Nature Preserve - along with miles of black sand

If there was one country on this planet that will constantly amaze you with its landscape, it’s got to be Iceland. For a relatively small landmass, Iceland has a lot to offer – especially when it comes to lunar landscapes, waterfalls and glaciers.

What you won’t see much of is trees. Birds make up for that. It is one of the most bird intense places I have ever visited. Be prepared for a lot of car time if you want to see a good swath of the country. The reward – see the 25 remarkable photos of Iceland below.

First taste of unusual scenery heading out of Reykjavik on route to Vik

Urridafoss Falls in the Pjorsa River - Iceland's most voluminous waterfall according to a sign but I think it's wrong — Urridafoss Falls in the Pjorsa River – Iceland’s most voluminous waterfall according to a sign but I think it’s wrong

Rocks - where people have been washed to sea - at the Dyrholaey Nature Reserve — Rocks – where people have been washed to sea – at the Dyrholaey Nature Reserve

Loved the eider ducks that you see all around Iceland; they have a very distinct call which you quickly learn

One of the quintessential photos of Iceland near Dyrholaey Nature Preserve — One of the quintessential photos of Iceland near Dyrholaey Nature Preserve – along with miles of black sand

Photos of Iceland - the colours of Vik — The colours of Vik

The pseudocraters in southern Myvatn

High cuteness factor during lambing season

Amazing in your face glacier scenery along the Ring Road

The fabulous Jokulsarlon Lagoon

Admiring glaciers from the town of Hofn

One of the numerous no-name waterfalls you'll see on your travels - many just off the Ring Road — One of the numerous no-name waterfalls you’ll see on your travels – many just off the Ring Road

Explore the area called Hofdi on foot — Explore the area in Myvatn called Hofdi on foot

Heading east out of Hofn

Artwork representing the eggs of all 34 local birds in Djupivogur

The crazy beautiful road to Seydisfjordur - in late May — The crazy beautiful road to Seydisfjordur – in late May

Another look at Dettifoss with all the cool patterns in the snow — A look at Dettifoss with all the cool patterns in the snow

Selfoss is an incredible sight near Myvatn — Selfoss, a short walk from Dettifoss is also worth the visit

Hiking Viti - an explosion crater formed in 1724 — Hiking Viti – an explosion crater formed in 1724

Burping mud and steam in the Hverir area near Myvatn; you will be overpowered with a rotten eggs smell

Godafoss Waterfall - impressive but not as pretty as some — Godafoss Waterfall – impressive but not as pretty as some

Lonely churches with a view in the Westfjords area — Lonely buildings with a view in the Westfjords area

Clifftop views at the western end of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Impressive columnar basalt on a cliffside walk out of Hellnar

The harbour in Stykkisholmur

Further reading about Iceland

Check the Iceland Tourism website for the most up to date information.

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