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tanjaschwartz

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Reykjavik, Iceland

EVE Online Monument

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Akureyri, Iceland

Christmas House

Iceland: home to volcanoes, waterfalls and, apparently, Santa?

Dampo

Reykjavik, Iceland

Piece of Berlin Wall In Iceland

A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.

samsfrank89

Added by samsfrank89

Thingvellir, Iceland

Þingvellir Church

This beautiful, historic church looks like something out of a simpler past.

Luke J Spencer

Added by Luke J Spencer

Hengifoss

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

Added by Leanne Louie

Thingvellir, Iceland

Þingvellir

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

Colin McDonald

Added by Colin McDonald

Reykjavik, Iceland

Harpa

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

littlebrumble

Added by littlebrumble

Snæfellsjökull

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

Added by crisurdiales

Heimaey, Iceland

World's Largest Puffin Colony

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

Kerry Wolfe

Added by Kerry Wolfe

Reykjavik, Iceland

Whales of Iceland

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

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

Steingrímsfjörður, Iceland

Drangsnes Hot Tubs

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

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Thingvellir, Iceland

Silfra

This natural Icelandic fissure allows divers to swim right between two volatile tectonic plates.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

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

Haukadalur Geothermal Field

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

Dettifoss

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

Godafoss

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

Added by Sunshinfam

Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic Phallological Museum

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Josh

Bridge Between Continents

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

williamsssej

Added by williamsssej

Jökulsárlón

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

Dampo

Reykjavik, Iceland

Hallgrimskirkja

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

Dampo

Hamragarðar, Iceland

Gljúfrabúi

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

Hvítserkur

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

Svartifoss

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

Dampo