Iceland is a geothermal destination, made up mostly of glaciers wilderness, volcanoes and unforgettable waterfalls. Exploring these rugged lands is like abandoning all civilization, in favor of untouched landscapes that seem to have been shaped by the hand of the gods.
Browse our series of images to immerse yourself in this majestic world.
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blue lagoon
One of the most visited attractions in the country is the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa whose mineral-rich waters are popular with people with joint and skin problems.
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Svartifoss
At the heart of the marvelous parc national from Vatnajökull are these sublime waterfalls. Bordered by incredible lava columns, Svartifoss translates to “black waterfalls”.
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Northern Lights from Kirkjufell.
Among the most fabulous mountains of Iceland, and surely the most photographed, Kirkjufell culminates at 463 meters.
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Mount Hekla
Located along the south coast, Hekla is Iceland’s most active volcano. More than 20 eruptions have been recorded since 1874.
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Reynisfjara beach
A black sand beach with almost mythical status, Reynisfjara is hemmed with extraordinary rock formations.
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Test boys
Not far from the volcanic beach of Reynisfjall, this area is famous for its twisted basalt chimneys.
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Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Puffins, arctic terns and black guillemots, among others, have made this nature reserve their habitat, within the Vestfirðir region.
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Parc national de Thingvellir
This superb park stretches along a trench that marks the edge of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It draws the border between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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Parc national de Thingvellir
The park, founded in 1930, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.UNESCO since 2004.
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Parc national de Thingvellir
Among the treasures of Thingvellir is the Silfrugjá Canyon, a flooded rift offering divers the rare opportunity to swim between two continental plates.
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silver mirror
The fresh, crystal-clear waters of the trench provide a unique insight into the North American and Eurasian plates.
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Åsbyrgi
Another wonder of nature: this horseshoe-shaped rocky depression, locally nicknamed “the shelter of the gods”, can be admired in Vatnajökull National Park.
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Vatnajökull National Park
The park includes the entire Vatnajökull glacier, whose ice covers many mountains, valleys and plateaus. Slip under this ice cap and enter a magical world.
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Geothermal area of Lake Mývatn
Sometimes dubbed the “Kitchen of Hell” for its fumaroles and hot mud pools, this area around Lake Mývatn in northeast Iceland is full of volcanic and geothermal faults.
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Geothermal area of Lake Mývatn
This exceptional lava formation embellishes a lagoon near Lake Mývatn.
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Geothermal area of Lake Mývatn
Jets of steam, geothermal pools and a pestilential smell of sulfur welcome visitors to this must-see place.
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Fjallfoss Cascades
The majestic Fjallfoss waterfalls in the Vestfirðir region are like a gigantic wedding veil, stretched for hundreds of meters.
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Westfjords
Still in the Vestfirðir region, discover Rauðasandur beach. In Ireland, it is one of the few stretches of golden rather than black sand.
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geyser
This hot spring, located in the geothermal valley of Haukadalur in the southwest of the country, is known for giving its name to geysers around the world.
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Chute de Dettifoss
These tumultuous falls release the largest volume of water than any other in Europe, with 500 m³ of water per second.
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Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital and largest city attracts visitors with its music and arts scenes. It is also endowed with formidable monuments, with cultural and historical appeal.
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Reykjavik
A statue of explorer Leif Erikson (born circa 970 – died circa 1020), stands illuminated opposite the modern bell tower and concrete columns of the Hallgrimskirkja, the city’s famous Lutheran church.
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Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
Iceland’s deepest and most spectacular glacial lake is alluring in its beauty and tranquility.
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Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
This lagoon is celebrated for its icebergs, many of which drift into the ocean.
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Mont Vestrahorn
The contours of this sublime mountain are beautifully drawn thanks to the glow of an aurora borealis.
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Icelandic horses
Small, bold and adorable, the Icelandic is a horse renowned for its many coats. Indeed, in the Icelandic vocabulary, there are even more than 100 words to describe the various colors of this horse.
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polar fox
Almost invisible in its winter coat, this clever little animal has adapted perfectly to the freezing temperatures of its environment. In summer, its coat turns brown.
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Húsavík
Nestled on the north coast of Iceland, this small fishing village is famous for its wooden church, erected in 1907.
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Kirjufell
The familiar backdrop of Mount Kirjufell, isolated and washed by the ocean, is a popular subject for photographers and artists.
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Iceland
Lenticular and singular clouds resemble flying saucers, ready to land on snowy peaks.
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Icelandic traditional houses
Today, it is still possible to admire grass-roofed houses across the Icelandic countryside. Pictured is a church in Hof, in the Skaftafell region.
