Like an alien sculpture made of ice and lava, Iceland gazes at Europe from a distance. Known for its eccentric character and unspoiled beauty, the land of ice stands proudly amidst craters and icebergs, dark sandy beaches and turquoise waters, lonely fishing villages and a culturally restless capital.

Iceland’s landscapes are riveting from end to end: huge underground ice caves, majestic volcanoes, hot springs among the ice and landscapes so convincing in space that it was once a training ground for astronauts. It is not at all easy to choose the most beautiful parts of the country. Nevertheless, we managed to single out the most beautiful locations in the country, which are powerful motivations to visit it at the first opportunity.

Vatnajökull

Vatnajökull National Park, home to one of the world’s largest glaciers, is an ideal destination for exploring icy caves. In the park, which covers a large part of the country’s eastern side, there are also two active volcanoes, herds of reindeer, and several stunning waterfalls.

Reynisfjara

Just a 20-minute drive from Vic in southern Iceland, dark sand and basalt columns make Reynisfjara one of the country’s most impressive locations. The beach is only for walking, climbing and photos – swimming is not suitable in these waters.

Blue Lagoon

Located 50 minutes from Reykjavik, Blue Lake is genuinely unreal. Rocks of black lava, blue waters and clouds of steam. In combination with a mud mask, a dip in its waters, which have a temperature of 37.7 degrees, is what you need for internal and external rejuvenation.

Kirkjufell

Apart from being one of the most photographed places in the country and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, Kirkjufell is also the famous Arrowhead mountain in the Game of Thrones.

Jökulsárlón

This lake, created by the melting glacier and its icy beach, is considered a natural wonder in Iceland. The black volcanic sand is an imposing background for the pieces of ice washed up on the beach. The point is even more dazzling when the Northern Lights are reflected in the ice.

Seljalandsfoss

These waterfalls may be a short distance from Reykjavik – about an hour and 45 minutes drive – but they are well worth it, especially at a time when the Northern Lights are visible. The waterfalls from a height of 60 meters, and one can walk behind them – and pretend to star in an icy fairy tale.

Mount Mælifell

A volcanic cone of ash and lava, almost 800 meters high, is located at the edge of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and is covered by grimmia, a species of moss that changes colour depending on soil moisture. Routes that will enchant and captivate you and make you feel like a wandering traveller in an ancient Scandinavian myth. Needless to say, in such a country you have to cross with your vehicle, in order to be able to enjoy all these indescribable sights and places ideally. In case you do not have a vehicle, the next option should be to rent a car. You can contact the Enjoy Travel company that can serve you throughout the country of Iceland, with prices and rental offers that you will not find anywhere else.