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Iceland

NĂĄmafjall

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.
Iceland

GrjĂłtagjĂĄ

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.
Iceland

Dimmuborgir

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.
Iceland

Godafoss

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
Akureyri, Iceland

Giant Viking Beer Can

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.
Iceland

HallbjarnarstaĂ°akambur

Three million year old fossils are exposed for all to see on this Icelandic shore.
Iceland

Ancient Kjolur Trail

Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.
Iceland

HvĂ­tserkur

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.
Steingrímsfjörður, Iceland

Drangsnes Hot Tubs

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.
Iceland

Abandoned DjĂșpavĂ­k Herring Factory

This rusting remnant of the local herring industry is being given a second life.
Iceland

GarĂ°ar BA 64

The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.
Skogar, Iceland

Seljavallalaug

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.
Raufarhöfn, Iceland

The Arctic Henge

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.
Reykholt, Iceland

Snorralaug

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.
HĂșsafell, Iceland

Into The Glacier

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.
HĂșsafell, Iceland

HĂșsafell Lifting Stone

Pick up this rock and become an instant legend.
Iceland

Aldeyjarfoss

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.