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Weekend in Iceland

1. Blue Lagoon

8.8
(Bláa lónið)
Bláalónsvegur, Grindavík, Suðurnes
Hot Spring · 377 tips and reviews

jean-baptiste s.jean-baptiste soufron: Put a lot of silicate gel while you're in the bath where it's free. A small pot is worth 82 euros at the shop outside...

2. Great Geysir

9.1
(Stóri Geysir)
Haukadalur, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland
Hot Spring · 91 tips and reviews

IcelandIceland: This is my Geysir. I know it is sleeping, and my Strokkur is erupting more right now (but all the geysers in the world are named after it, so please show some respect and try not to fall into it).

3. Reykjavík

Höfuðborgarsvæðið
City · 29 tips and reviews

EymundssonEymundsson: The City of Reykjavik, Iceland, has been designated as UNESCO City of Literature. How great is that! Read more.

Strokkur is one of Weekend in Iceland.

4. Strokkur

9.0
Haukadalsvegur, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland
Hot Spring · 47 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Strokkur and its surrounding areas regularly attracts tourists to view the geyser, as it is one of very few natural geysers to erupt frequently and reliably.

5. Seljalandsfoss

9.6
Route 249 (Route 1), Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland
Waterfall · 97 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: One of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and therefore its photo can be found in many books and calendars. It was a waypoint during the first leg of The Amazing Race 6.

6. Church of Hallgrímur

9.0
(Hallgrímskirkja)
Hallgrímstorg 1, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Church · Miðborg · 154 tips and reviews

Jonathan P.Jonathan Percy: Quite a stunning church. Make sure to go up to the top of the tower to see great views of Reykjavik!

7. Jökurlsárlón Glacier Lagoon

9.5
(Jökulsárlón)
Jökurlsárlón, Jökurlsárlón, Austurland
Lake · 105 tips and reviews

David A.David Adams: Make sure you walk out to the ocean to catch the washed up icebergs. You might see seals there too.

8. Skógafoss

9.6
Skógafoss, Skogar, Suðurland
Waterfall · 113 tips and reviews

IcelandIceland: Skógafoss is one of my highest waterfalls. Many people like to visit it and sometimes they get a little bit wet. (That is as it should be.) It also has a nice bench for you to sit on if you are tired. Read more.

Akureyri is one of Weekend in Iceland.

9. Akureyri

Norðurland Eystra
City · 22 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: It is Iceland's second largest urban area and ourth largest municipality . The area has a relatively warm climate due to geographical factors.

10. Gullfoss

9.5
Biskupstungnabraut, Gullfoss, Suðurland
Waterfall · Bláskógabyggð · 153 tips and reviews

IcelandIceland: My Gullfoss is a very good waterfall with a lot of water. It is falling for you, so please pay attention to it. Read more.

11. Selfoss

Selfoss, Suðurland
Town · 8 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: You should come and visit this cute town, im pretty sure that you can find a perfect moment to join.

12. Thingvellir National Park

9.3
(Þingvellir þjóðgarður)
Þingvallavegur, Selfoss, Suðurland
National Park · 91 tips and reviews

IcelandIceland: Þingvellir is the place where I am drifting apart. One part of me goes west, and other goes east. (But don't worry, it happens very, very slowly. Much to slowly for humans to notice.)

13. Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

7.3
(Keflavíkurflugvöllur)
Keflavíkurflugvelli, Keflavík, Suðurnes
International Airport · 385 tips and reviews

IcelandIceland: This is an air-port where most of my visitors land when they visit me in flying machines. (Don't worry, it does not hurt when they land.) It is close to my Blue Lagoon, where many humans like to swim.

14. Sun Voyager

8.9
(Sólfar)
Sæbraut, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Outdoor Sculpture · Miðborg · 34 tips and reviews

Gil G.Gil Garza: Really cool structure with a nice view.

15. Eyjafjallajökull

8.1
63°38′N 19°36′W, Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland
Volcano · 11 tips and reviews

Tim E.Tim Ellert: If driving in a 4x4 and crossing the water - check the depth first!

16. Hraunfossar

8.8
Vesturland
Waterfall · 9 tips and reviews

HI IcelandHI Iceland: A series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 meters out of the Hallmundarhraun lava Read more.

17. Silfra

9.2
Road 361, Þingvallahreppur, Suðurland
Dive Spot · 14 tips and reviews

RebbRebb: Go for a dive here. It's great :-) You can see up to 150m in the 2°C warm :-) water between the american and the eurasian continental plates

Öxarárfoss is one of Weekend in Iceland.

18. Öxarárfoss

9.0
Efrivallavegur, Þingvallahreppur, Suðurland
Waterfall · 12 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Perfectly tasteful water you can drink and walk on the cold fresh water, but only in summer :)

Goðafoss is one of Weekend in Iceland.

19. Goðafoss

9.5
Sprengisandur, Laugar, Norðurland Eystra
Waterfall · 26 tips and reviews
Harpa is one of Weekend in Iceland.

20. Harpa

9.3
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði
Concert Hall · Miðbær · 132 tips and reviews
Neskaupstaður is one of Weekend in Iceland.

21. Neskaupstaður

Austurland
City · 2 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: You can go golfing, fishing, sailing on the nearby fjord, see museums and handicraft. Wide range of restaurants in town. A great pool is within walking distance.

Myrdalssandur is one of Weekend in Iceland.

22. Myrdalssandur

Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip

TansuTansu: Must the see this place while in Iceland. You can see 360 degree from here: http://www.planeticeland.com/places/myrdalssandur-iceland

23. Kerið

8.8
Biskupstungnabraut, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland
Lake · 51 tips and reviews

Nadya V.Nadya Vasilekk: Beautiful everyone must see it

Askja is one of Weekend in Iceland.

24. Askja

Austurleið, Austurland
Volcano · 7 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Askja is a stratovolcano situated in a remote part of the central highlands of Iceland.

Hverfjall is one of Weekend in Iceland.

25. Hverfjall

8.0
Hverfjallsvegur, Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra
Volcano · 11 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Hverfjall (also known as Hverfell) is a tephra cone or tuff ring volcano in northern Iceland, to the east of Mývatn.It erupted in 2500 BP in the southern part of the Krafla fissure swarm.

Þórufoss is one of Weekend in Iceland.

26. Þórufoss

Laxá í Kjós, Kjósarskarðsvegur
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Listen the waterfall sound with feeling fresh cool air. Its best to go for an afternoon hike here.

27. Stakkholtsgjá

Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews

shad0wproxyshad0wproxy: The secret waterfall

Dettifoss is one of Weekend in Iceland.

28. Dettifoss

8.9
Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður, Húsavík, Norðurland Eystra
Waterfall · 24 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Simply amazing, feel the energy from the waterfall!

Selfoss is one of Weekend in Iceland.

29. Selfoss

8.7
Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra
Waterfall · 2 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland which drops over some waterfalls about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.

30. Reynisfjara

9.3
Reynishfervisvegur, Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland
Beach · 72 tips and reviews

I heart ReykjavíkI heart Reykjavík: Don't go too close to the sea, especially not if you are going to turn away from it because then you won't see the big waves coming that will leave you wet for the rest of your trip!

Snæfellsjökull glacier & volcano is one of Weekend in Iceland.

31. Snæfellsjökull glacier & volcano

7.4
(Snæfellsjökull)
Volcano · 7 tips and reviews

TansuTansu: Snæfellsjökull is a 700,000 year old stratovolcano with a glacier covering its summit in western Iceland.