Iceland is a unique island country, lost somewhere in the North Atlantic ocean away from Europe, and from America.
So dramatic and constantly changing landscape of geysers, hot springs and waterfalls make this country one of the most surprising and unusual.
And on this harsh land, there are many truly beautiful places that are worthy of the attention of every nature lover!
Today we invite you to Iceland, a country rich in incredible places and sights!
10. The black beach of Vik (Vík í Mýrdal)
If black as pitch, the sand on this beach — not an unusual sight for you, then you can enjoy the view of basalt cliffs in the ocean, which, according to legend, were once trolls.
This beach is situated 180 km South-East of the capital, near the village of Vik, the southernmost settlement in Iceland. Black sand beach is considered one of the most beautiful on the planet.
9. Blue lagoon (Blue Lagoon), Grindavík (Grindavik)
This amazing geothermal SPA is one of the most visited places in Iceland. What makes it unusual? The fact that it is located on the plateau of lava. However, in more detail about this place you can find here.
8. The Church Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrímur) Reykjavik
The hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran Church, erected on top of a hill. 73-meter bell gives it this majestic view, not comparable with any other Church!
The Church Hallgrímskirkja is the fourth tallest building in Iceland. Its construction lasted 38 years, from 1945 to 1986.
7. Art farm of Samuel Jonsson (Jónsson’Samúel’s Art Farm), Brautarholt (Brautarholt)
It’s not so much a place to admire the art, but also the place to admire the love of art!
Once there, in a remote valley Selardalur (Selárdalur), lived a farmer named Samuel Jonsson. Ceasing to farm, he devoted all the time his true passion — art.
Since the mid-1950s until his death in 1969, he created some amazing sculptures, including a round with the lions, inspired by the postcard from the Alhambra (Spain), which he somehow saw, the Church in the life-size, and other distinctive creations, fashioned out of concrete mixed with sand from the nearby beach.
After his death, the farm and all the creatures of the farmer have been neglected, until it is not the state stepped in, determined to save this special place. Although the art farm located in a remote area, its worth a visit to see these amazing sculptures and stunning scenery.
6. Stone eggs at merry Bay (Eggin í Gleðivík), Djùpivogur (Djupivogur)
34 these huge stone eggs are exact replicas of 34 eggs of birds living in this area.
The art installation was created in 2009. Each egg differs from the others, but together they form a single artistic whole.
5. The middle (Midlina), South Peninsula
This bridge connects the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is literally the bridge between America and Europe, trying to keep two lithospheric plates moving apart at a speed of 2.5 centimeters per year.
Bridge Midlina slowly divides Iceland into two parts, and this place is worth visiting already just for this facts!
4. Greensward house, Gambir (Glaumbær)
Due to the difficult climate and scarcity of building materials in Iceland in the IX-XX centuries were built traditional houses, covered with turf. Currently, when there is Central heating, a necessity in the construction of such houses have disappeared and the remaining from the days of dugout looks amazing!
3. Cave Buri (Búri Cave), Lateran (Leitahraun)
All over Iceland there are a lot of caves, but only one stands out above all the rest!
One of the most amazing caves in Iceland was once created by the raging flow of lava. Storm cave is a huge cave in the shape of a pipe which is formed by uneven cooling of magma.
Discovered relatively recently, in 2005, the Búri lava tunnel is one of the most significant discoveries of its kind over the past Millennium (due to its size) and one of a kind education.
2. The waterfall Gullfoss (Gullfoss Waterfall), Haukadalur valley (Haukadalur)
The Gullfoss waterfall is the most majestic of all the waterfalls! His name translated from the Icelandic language means “Golden falls” and seeing how the sedimentary rock under the water, reflecting in the sunlight, it is decorated with Golden color, you will understand why the waterfall is named so.
1. The Ion Adventure Hotel, Nesjavellir (Nesjavellir)
Your journey through the strange places of Iceland is not complete unless you stay at one of the most unusual hotels in the world! What makes it so unique? The hotel is situated on a volcano! But don’t worry, he has been “asleep”… so they think…
