Harsh, but beautiful Iceland.
Iceland is an island country with unique nature, comfortable small towns and lots of impressive attractions. No wonder such fantastic films as “Oblivion”, “interstellar” and “Prometheus” was shot here.
If you have never been in this amazing country, be sure to visit her.
1. Blue lagoon.
World-famous geothermal pool, whose waters are sky blue shade. Swimming in the lagoon is not only pleasant but also useful because of its smooth bottom is composed of white clay, which has medicinal properties, and water saturated with mineral salts.
2. The Craters Of Laki.
So in Iceland shield volcano called Laki, which is a huge volcanic rift and the volcanic field of craters that stretches for 25 km from the Craters of Laki, located in the national Park Skaftafell is a truly fantastic spectacle.
3. The Gullfoss Waterfall.
One of the biggest, beautiful and overflowing waterfalls of Iceland. Translated from the Icelandic Gullfoss means “Golden falls”. Located on the glacial canyon of the hvita river, 130 km from Reykjavik.
4. Hallgrimskirkja.
Lutheran Church with a completely unpronounceable name, built in a very unusual architectural style. Inside the building visitors are greeted by a modern interior and organ music. Also in front of the Cathedral you can see the monument to Leif Eriksson, who is considered the discoverer of America.
5. Beach Reynisfjara.
Black beach composed of black gravel and black boulders. Here you can also see the famous basalt columns, popularly referred to as “fingers Troll”.
6. Landmannalaugar.
Another attraction with the unpronounceable name. Landmannalaugar is a valley, around which spreads a colorful mountains of rhyolite (volcanic rock similar to granite). Its variety of shades of the mountains are obliged contained in the rock the inclusions of various minerals.
7. Silfra.
Underwater gorge in the national Park Thingvellir, one of the most beloved divers places in Iceland. The rift Silfra different crystal clear water that is even drinkable.
8. The Church in the village Vik.
At first glance, the village of Vik is no different from many other similar settlements in the country, but in the winter its worth a visit for local sightseeing — bright Church with a red roof.
9. Mountain Kirkjufell.
A very picturesque mountain, located on the snæfellsnes Peninsula. Especially great, Kirkjufell looks in the setting sun or the background of the Northern lights.
10. Glacier Jökulsárlón.
The largest glacial lagoon in Iceland. Her amazing natural landscape served as a backdrop for filming episodes of several Hollywood movies.
