Iceland is a beautiful country with many spots for the perfect Kodak moment. Are you looking for inspiration or are you dreaming about your bucket list trip to Iceland? Keep reading! If you have already booked your vacation, come check out my Iceland packing guide to prepare for your trip. 1. GullfossThe Gullfoss in the southwest of Iceland is one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. Together with the Þingvellir National Park and the geysers, it is part of the Golden Circle, the most popular sights in the south of Iceland. 2. GoðafossThe Goðafoss is often called the waterfall of the gods. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland and flows over 30 metres wide cliffs, divided in the middle by rocks. The Goðafoss is located in the northeast of the island. 3. BruarfossThe Bruarfoss waterfall can be well combined with a Golden Circle Tour. The unique light blue river in the middle of the falling water is a favorite among tourists. 4. DettifossThe Dettifoss is the largest waterfall in the northeast of Iceland. Not far from the Dettifoss waterfall there are also the waterfalls Selfoss and Hafragilsfoss. 5. JökulsárlónOne of the most famous sights in the south of Iceland is the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. The gigantic glacial lake is located on the southern edge of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe outside the polar region. It is part of the Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland’s largest national park. All year long, the lagoon is full of icebergs, which after breaking from a glacial tongue, slowly make their way towards the ocean. When they reach it, the waves push them back onto the Diamond Beach. 6. Diamond BeachOpposite the Jökulsárlón you will find the Diamond Beach of Iceland. The ice chunks of the glacier lagoon are carried to the beach by the current and lie like diamonds in the sun. A wonderful place for great photos! 7. SkógafossThe Skógafoss is located very close to Vík, a neighbouring town of Reykjavik, in southern Iceland. Most of the day there are many tourists taking photos, so the best time to go there is early in the morning and/or the low season between November and May. 8. SeljalandsfossRoaring water that plunges 66 metres over the former coastline of Iceland - that is Seljalandsfoss. This waterfall can only be entered from behind, but you can take some very nice pictures in the sunshine. 9. GeysirLess than two hours away from Reykjavik is one of Iceland's most famous sights - the Geyser field. The great Geysir is well-known for having lent its name to geysers all around the world. Although the Geysir itself is rarely active anymore, its neighbour Strokkur catapults boiling water high into the air every 6-10 minutes. 10. GrjótagjáOnce upon a time the Grjótagjá, a small lava cave near lake Mývatn, was a popular bathing place. However, the temperature of the water became too hot in the late 1970s (about 50°C). Just seeing it because of its spectacular beauty is well worth it though, and you can always go around the corner and bathe in Mývatn Nature Baths!
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