Waterfalls

Iceland is well known for their abundance of waterfalls. In fact, according to the World Waterfall database, Iceland has 489 recorded waterfalls. The tallest waterfall is Morsárfoss was recently formed in 2011 by a melting glacier and stands 785 feet tall! One of the most popular waterfalls to visit, seen to the left, is Seljalandsfoss, at 197 ft. The waterfall features a cove behind that falls that visitors can access for a inside view!

Geothermal Pools

Iceland's unique location provides the country a magnificent landscape. Due to the mid-atlantic ridge and volcanic activity, Iceland benefits from hundreds of geothermal pools. Swimming in Iceland is one of the main activities that can be enjoyed year around because of the hot water temperatures. Within the tiny country of Iceland, there are over 120 public pools open year-around! In addition to public pools, there are hundreds of geothermal pools within the natural landscape.

Beaches

The beaches in Iceland vary from coast to coast. Most beaches display black sand and occasional icebergs. While driving on the Ring Road, you can experience all types of different beaches. The cliffs and rock formations create unqiue coast lines that allow extraordinary views. The most popular beaches are in Vik and Jökulsárlón.

Other

The Iceland landscape is unlike any other country because of its location. Often, people describe the landscape as like being on the Moon or the planet Mars. The country has almost zero trees and is mostly covered in glaciers. Iceland is the only country that runs through the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. People can view and walk on the mid-atlantic ridge. Futhermore, in some locations, snorkling between plates provides a rare experience. Volcanos and glaciers create interesting geological attractions that are worth travelling to see. Some include geysers, craters, rock formations, caves, and icebergs!