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Eiriksstadhir, Iceland

Stuðlagil Canyon

This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.

Added by Bastien

Hengifoss

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

Added by Leanne Louie

Djúpivogur, Iceland

Rakkaberg

This natural rock formation features seemingly unnatural vertical ridges that have been blamed on elves.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

The Eggs of Merry Bay

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

Added by brazellrobert

Red Chair

A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.

Added by Hansolo

Viking Village Film Set

This replica Viking village was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

JTYarwood

Added by JTYarwood

Jökulsárlón

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

Dampo

Hofskirkja

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

Kerry Wolfe

Added by Kerry Wolfe

Skeiðará Bridge Monument

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

JTYarwood

Added by JTYarwood

Svartifoss

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

Dampo

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Added by gabebk101

Laufskálavarða

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

Added by greghannahs

Reynisdrangar

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

Drangurinn Rock

Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

Skogar, Iceland

Seljavallalaug

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

Added by aleighde

Hamragarðar, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

Geysir Glíma Restaurant

A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.

Added by gretchenmora

Haukadalur Geothermal Field

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Gjáin

Surrounded by ash fields in Iceland, an impossibly verdant valley looks like something out of a fairytale.

Added by gabebk101

Gullfoss (Golden Falls)

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

RHyzer

Added by RHyzer

Kerið Crater Lake

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

leiris

Added by leiris

Hveragerði, Iceland

Reykjadalur

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

K Y LE

Added by K Y LE

Reykjavik, Iceland

Harpa

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

littlebrumble

Added by littlebrumble

Reykjavik, Iceland

Hallgrimskirkja

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Dampo