Iceland!
Iceland is a country located on a volcanic island located in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Greenland and northwest of Scandinavia and the Isle of Britain. The capital and largest city of Iceland, a European country consisting of many small islands around it, is Reykjavik. We wouldn’t be exaggerating if we defined it as the land of ice at one end of the world…
Iceland, a natural wonder with its magnificent northern lights, jagged shores, ice domes on lava plains, rivers, crater lakes and geysers, is at the top of the list of must-visit destinations for travel enthusiasts.
Are you ready to get to know Iceland closely, whose name means ‘Ice country’?
In this place, which has a temperate climate with the effect of the Gulf Stream warm water current, it is possible to experience day or night for 24 hours in different seasons of the year. Well, how about going on a short journey together to this country where nature offers you such a visual feast?
Let’s take a closer look at Iceland’s famous attractions together…
1- Blue Lagoon
“Blue Lake”, which is one of the most popular spots in the country, is at the top of our list. The Blue Lagoon, which fascinates people with its magnificent view, is a lake with deep blue geothermal sea water in the middle of the white snow. The rich thermal water of the Blue Lagoon, which has a water temperature of 38 degrees in summer and winter, promises youth, beauty and health to its visitors from all over the world.
The color of the lake’s azure water is obtained from a substance called “Silica”. If you want to get rid of your pain and swim in warm waters in Icelandic cold, you should visit Blue Lake.
2- Jökulsarlon
The largest ice floe in Iceland, Jökulsárlón is home to impressive landscapes. Jökulsárlón is the most famous glacial lagoon in the world with its magnificent icebergs and unique blue waters.
Located in the famous Vatnajökull National Park, the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon is one of the most spectacular on Iceland’s south coast. When you visit this stunning landscape, you will witness calm floating icebergs, black sand beaches, Iceland‘s unique wildlife and much more. For those who want to see the glaciers of different colors, it will be an interesting natural wonder experience.
3-Gullfoss
Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is a two-storied and 32 meters high waterfall located on the White River. Gullfoss Waterfall, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, creates attractive images for photography enthusiasts with its magnificent view.
Gullfoss Waterfall, which forms the Golden Circle, which is Iceland’s most touristic region with Tingviller and Geysir points, becomes the largest waterfall in Europe in summer due to regular rains and melting glaciers. Two thousand cubic meters of water per second flows from this natural wonder located in the southwest of the country.
4. Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is 300 km from Reykjavik. You will need to spare at least 2 days to visit the region, which includes the breathtaking stops of Iceland such as Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur and Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, Kerid Crater Lake.
5-Viking Maritime Museum
Founded in 2005, the Maritime Museum is an important museum with detailed exhibits showing Iceland’s maritime history from the early settlement periods to the 20th century. In the museum, where there are 7 exhibitions on the history of Iceland, many visuals are presented about fishing in the 1950s and 70s.
6-Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park is the region where the Icelandic Parliament, which was accepted as the world’s first parliament, was established in 930. Here is also the point where the North American and European tectonic plates diverge and the giant rift above the ground is located.
7-Strokkur and Geysir
Strokkur and Geysir are located in the Golden Circle area. In this still active volcanic region, you have an unforgettable experience with the 80-100 degree water gushing from the glaciers. It is a very exciting experience to observe the water rising by bubbling about 35-40 meters from the ground at 5-6 minute intervals.
Officially, the geysers, which spring from the ground by boiling, are quite dangerous even though they host magnificent landscapes.
8-Snaefellsjoekull National Park
Snaefellsjoekull National Park is located approximately 450 km from Reykjavik. Snæfellsjökull, one of Iceland’s four national parks, has many trekking routes, the longest of which takes about 5 hours. Gerduberg Basalt Rocks, Budir Church, Rauðfeldsgjá Canyon, Arnarstapi Village, Hellnar Village, Djúpalónssandur Beach, Saxholl Crater, Kirkjufell Waterfall and Kirkjufell Mountain are among the main attractions of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
9-Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull is Iceland’s famous volcano, which last erupted in 2010 and is estimated to have been active since the ice age. Eyjafjallajökull, which spans an area of 100 km2 and whose southern tip was once part of the island’s Atlantic coastline, has a volcano with a 3-4 km diameter crater. The region, which has stunning views, is one of the frequent destinations of photographers. It is sure to be a very different experience for holiday lovers who have never seen a volcano before.
10-Myvatn
Lake Myvatn is one of the most famous and spectacular places in Iceland due to its frequent volcanic activity. Mývatn Nature Baths is one of Europe’s greatest natural treasures. The tastefully designed complex, rooted in centuries-old tradition, offers swimmers an all-natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip in clouds of steam rising from a crack deep in the ground and ends with a luxurious swim in the geothermal pool. Containing a unique blend of water drawn from depths of up to 2,500 meters, minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms, Myvatn Nature Bath’s warm, soothing water benefits both skin and soul.
11-Skogafoss
Breathtaking views of the Skogáfoss Waterfall and its picturesque surroundings, and the snow-capped heights of two towering glaciers are Skógar’s main summer attractions.
If the sun conditions are suitable, a vivid rainbow can be seen in front of the waterfall. The river below the falls harbors a large population of salmon and charcoal, and fishermen are frequent here from July to October. The waterfall, which has walking areas around it, is among the indispensables of nature photographers.
12-Solheimasandur Aircraft Wreck
The Solheimasandur Aircraft Wreck is the wreckage of an American military cargo plane that had to make an emergency landing due to icing. Located on Solheimasandur Beach in South Iceland, a pitch-black beach, the wreck has been here since 1973, the year it fell. The contrast of the DC-3 with the black background on a deserted beach started to attract more and more tourists every day, and in time, Solheimasandur beach became one of the most visited spots on the island.
13-Vik town
Vik Town is the only town located at the southernmost point of Iceland. Located at the bottom of Mount Katla, which has erupted many times throughout history, the town has hosted the scenes of the Game Of Thrones series like many other places in the country.
14-The Sun Voyager
It was brought to life by Jon Gunnar Arnason, the architect of the building, which came first in the sculpture competition held to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Reykwavik.
The building with the theme of freedom resembles a Viking ship. This building, which symbolizes light and hope, is among the most modern structures of the city.
15-Selfoss
Located in the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon in Northern Iceland, the Selfoss waterfall is 1 km south of the huge Dettifoss waterfall. It is fed by the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum with its routes through the Vatnajökull glacier. The Jökulsá á Fjöllum is the second longest river in Iceland with a length of 206 kilometers, emptying into the Greenland Sea.
The glacier that originates from this river is the largest ice cap in Iceland, making up 8 percent of Iceland’s land mass. While the east side of the waterfall offers a magnificent view, it is difficult to see Selfoss clearly from the west as most of the waterfall pours from the west. It is often confused with the town of Selfoss. You can visit this place in any season of the year, but in winter the water flow is reduced.
16-Living Art Museum
The Living Art Museum is one of Reykjavik’s most innovative and contemporary museums. This non-profit museum, run by contemporary artists, is a very important travel destination that has survived to this day with the support of volunteers who are burning with a passion for art.
17-Iceland National Museum
The National Museum of Iceland, founded in 1863, is one of the important museums of the city with a very rich collection of impressive antiques.
On the upper floor of the two-floor museum, collections from the 1600s are exhibited, and a lot of information is given about how Iceland struggled under foreign colonization and how it gained independence.
18-Iceland Phallological Museum
The Phallological Museum, which is quite different from the artistic museums, is one of the most interesting points of the city. One of the oldest fields of science, phallology is a museum where the genitals of mammals are exhibited.
19-Reykjavik Photography Museum
Revealing the collections of Iceland’s famous photographers, the Reykjavik Photography Museum reflects all the artistic, social and cultural values of the country.
The museum, which has a very rich infrastructure consisting of 6 million photographs, has photographs where you can see all the historical phases of the city from the 1860s to 2014.
20-Hallgrímskirkja Church
Hallgrimskirkja Church, one of the tallest buildings in Iceland, has a height of 74.5 meters. Due to the length of the church, it is used not only as a church but also as an observation tower. The tower is one of the most modern buildings of the city with its different architecture.
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I hope that while reading these lines, taking a short trip to the incredible beauties of Iceland made you feel pleasant moments…
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