The blog aims is to give you an overview of the most beautiful sights in Iceland so that you have a good idea of where to travel in Iceland without getting too overwhelmed with all the details that Google throws at you! 

1. Jokulsarlon

This glacier lagoon is just amazing, and the scenery changes all the time. The icebergs move all the time and no two visits are ever the same. In addition to the lagoon itself, you should also visit the 'Diamond beach', just cross the road, where the weather conditions are favourable, you can see some of the most extraordinary ice formations scattered all over the beach; shining in the sunlight like huge diamonds. 

You can see the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon from ashore, or take a boat tour between the icebergs. It's essential to book these tours in advance as they sell out very fast! 

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2. Thingvellir National Park  

Thingvellir National Park is best known for its continental divide, the Mid Atlantic Ridge. It's a place where you can see the opening between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America, It's a beautiful area to explore on foot. Most visitors in Iceland will, at some point, take a Golden Circle tour, the most popular route in the country. 

Thingvellir is a place where Iceland's stark geological processes are playing out right in front of you; it is where the history of the nation truly began and where almost all its major historical turns were made; and quite simply, it is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do. 

Between February 2015 and February 2016, almost 700,00 people visited Thingvellir National Park, making it one of the most visited sites in all of Iceland. Located just a 450minute drive from Reykjavik, and the top of the first of the golden circle, these numbers are only expected to increase with the rate of tourism. 

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3. Skogafoss

Skogafoss is a waterfall on the Skoga river in the South of Iceland at the cliff making the former coastline. Skogafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country, with a width of 25-metres and a drop of 60 metres. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. 

The land underneath the waterfall is very flat, allowing visitors to walk right up to the wall of water (however, you will get drenched- on summer days, it can be quite tempting). Skogafoss can also be viewed from the top of a steep staircase which leads to an observational platform above the cascade. 

The waterfall is incorporated in plenty of self-drive tours and vacation packages around the country. Almost all South coast tours will visit Skogafoss. 

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4. Kirkjufell Mountain, Grundarfjordur

This sightseeing location is a 2.5 hours drive northwest of Reykjavik. A charming fishing village named Grundarfjordur, located on the North Coast of Snaefellsness peninsula, The town lies in a picturesque fjord, surrounded by mountains, with mount Kirkjufell looming as a striking landmark. Dotted around the surroundings, you'll discover small streams and waterfalls. During winter, Kirkjufell is a great place to watch the awe-inspiring Northern lights. 

This particular spot opposite Mt. Kirkjufell, is one of the most photographed spots in Iceland, especially when the Northern Lights make an appearance. It is also named one of the top 10 most beautiful mountains in the world, and yet most recognised as being "Arrow Head Mountain" from Game of Thrones. 

Not only can people take beautiful pictures of this iconic spot, but you can also go hiking up Kirkjufell and the views from the top are spectacular. There is a fairly steep trail to the top of Kirkjufell and takes roughly an hour and a half to ascend and depart. You should only take on this hiking activity if you are experienced and a confident mountain climber. 

5. Hallgrimskirkja

A Reykjavik modernist icon, this visually striking church is one of Iceland top attractions, and when you see it; you'll understand why. It's the tallest and most recognisable building in the country. the black falls (a basalt rock formation) which is one of Iceland's natural wonders, inspired the architectural design. A climb to the top of the 73-metre-high tower is particularly rewarding. Here, you'll be treated to spectacular views across the city and surrounding landscape.​​​​​​​

This beautiful architecture is situated on a hilltop near the centre of Reykjavik, the church is one of the cities best-known landmarks and is visible throughout the city. It took 41 years to build the church and it was designed by State Architect, Guojon Samuelsson. The church started construction in 1945 and ended in 1986, but the landmark tower was completed long before the whole church was finished.  

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