Iceland Highlights

Iceland: Highlights

Things to See in Iceland

Reyjkavik

Hallgrimskirkja: church inspired by basalt columns, amazing views of Reykjavik, costs to take the elevator to the top, tickets bought inside the church gift shop, the line for the lift can get very long, go early!
Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture: located along the bay with views of the mountains in the background, located along a walking/ jogging path
Laugavegur: main shopping street, cafes, grocery store, clothing stores, Christmas store
Skólavörðustígur: another main shopping street, cafes, art supply store, galleries, convenience store
Kolaportid Flea Market: only open on weekends, cheap souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, books, seafood market, Asian food market
Grotta Lighthouse - northern lights viewing spot for tour buses

Greater Reykjavik Area

Golden Circle

Hellisheioi Geothermal Plant Visitor's Centre: geothermal power plant, learn how Iceland uses geothermal power
Thingvellir National Park: said to be the location of Iceland's first Parliament, rocks, cliffs, a lake
Geysir: very active geyser, sulfur springs.
Gullfoss: waterfall, walk down the path along the edge to see the complete waterfall. The path is not steep, but it is not paved, has no handrails and may be difficult for those with limited mobility. There is also no guardrail, just a low rope strung between posts. Do not hike down in the winter without crampons for walking on ice.
Kerid Crater: volcanic crater filled with water

South Coast

Black Sand Beach: black sand beaches, basalt rock formations
Dyrholaey: peninsula with a black arch of lava, can be viewed from black sand beach
Myrdalsjokull: glacier
Jokulsarlon: glacier lagoon, boat tours during the summer
Skaftafell National Park: lava fields, waterfall, hiking trails
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon: canyon, cliffs, waterfall

Highlands

West Fjords