Things to see in Iceland

293 places worth seeing in Iceland on an illustrated map: Laki, Dettifoss, Gullfoss, Hallgrímskirkja and Icelandic Phallological Museum, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Laki Fissures that were formed after an eruption in 1783–1784, which threatened the population of Iceland at the time.
Dettifoss Supposedly Europe's most powerful waterfall. With a drop of 44 m and a width of 100 m, it has the second-largest volume discharge in Iceland
Gullfoss A magnificent 32-m high double waterfall on the White River (Hvítá). The flow of the river from the regular rains and the glacial runoff, pa
Hallgrímskirkja This can't miss attraction towers over the city on top of a hill. In front is a statue of Leif Ericsson (Leifur Eiríksson in Icelandic), the
Icelandic Phallological Museum A museum dedicated to Phallology, the study of penises. This museum features phalluses of numerous animals from various whales to a human sp
Seljalandsfoss One of South Iceland's many falls, falling off a 60 m high cliff. Its biggest attraction is the pathway leading to behind the falls. Access
Blue Lagoon Lake in Iceland.
Askja A volcano that collapsed in on itself after an eruption in 1875. Since then, water has accumulated in the crater, making a 220 metre deep po
Goðafoss The only impressive attraction of this town. Along the Skjálfandafljót river there are a number of paths leading to lookouts, but even small
Skógafoss At 60 meters tall (200 feet) and 25 meters wide (80 feet), this is one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland. The water produces so much spra
Great Geysir The hot spring that is the namesake for all geysers in the world, is also one of the most popular stops in Iceland. First stories of the Gey
Jökulsárlón A large glacial lake where you can take boat tours to see the ever-changing ice formations.
Tjörnin A small lake in the centre of the city where young and old often gather to feed the ducks. The Icelandic name, Tjörnin, literally means "The
Herðubreið A tuya, surrounded by a lava field. It was not ascended until 1908. At a height of it is known as "the Queen of Icelandic Mountains".
Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall with basalt columns along the river
National Museum of Iceland This museum, by the University of Iceland campus, takes the visitor through the history of a nation from settlement to today. Includes a caf
Kerið A small volcanic crater on Route 35, about 12 km north of the ring road. (Kerið lies conveniently on the route back toward Reykjavik from Gu
Imagine Peace Tower Yoko Ono's memorial to John Lennon, projecting a "tower of light" into the air that can be seen from around Reykjavík. The tower is turned o
Harpa Harpa is a new concert hall and conference centre at the heart of Reykjavík. It is the home of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra and regularl
Landakotskirkja The Catholic cathedral of Iceland.
Hraunfossar Waterfall in Iceland.
Surtshellir A cave, a lava tube 1½ km in length. Archaeological research in the 2000s shows evidence for Viking Age ritual activities, from before Icela
Reykjavík Cathedral The church beside the parliament is Reykjavík Cathedral, the mother church of the Church of Iceland, the country's national church and part
Fjaðrárgljúfur This canyon is 2 km long and up to 100 m deep, with steep walls and winding water. As of May 2019 the canyon was closed for general public.
Hafragilsfoss 2.5 kilometres further up the river than Dettifoss, this waterfall is 27 metres high and about 91 metres wide. Access is via a lookout point
Hengifoss The second highest waterfall in Iceland. It is 128 metres high.
Reykjavik Art Museum By the old harbour in Reykjavík, Hafnarhúsið hosts a rotating exhibitions of the work of Icelandic artist Erró and temporary exhibitions oft
National Gallery of Iceland The National Gallery of Iceland is a national museum and the main emphasis of the collection is on 20th and 21st century Icelandic art, but
Morsárfoss Iceland's highest waterfall with a drop of over 240 metres.
National Theatre of Iceland A theatre in the centre of Reykjavík, in many ways the focal point of Icelandic theatre. The repertoire is a mix of Icelandic and internatio
Deildartunguhver The highest-flow hot spring in Europe.
Akureyrarkirkja Church building in Akureyri, Iceland.
Reykjavík Botanic Garden The Reykjavík Botanical Gardens are not large, but they're nice for a short stroll and a good place to see some of the plants that grow in I
Snæfell Mountain where herds of reindeer can be seen during summer, near road F909. Only accessible with a 4x4 vehicle. Reindeer in Iceland are only
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng A replica of an ancient Icelandic farm.
Árbæjarsafn In the suburb of Árbær, and frequently called Árbæjarsafn (Árbær museum), this open air museum contains both the old farm of Árbær and many
Viking World museum A historical museum about Vikings. There is a 9th-century replica Viking ship. Some visitors feel that the museum is a bit small.
Jökulsárgljúfur Further inland, along the glacial river that once shaped Ásbyrgi are the canyons through which the mighty river still flows. Among the sight
Austurvöllur A small park (or square, depending on definitions) in the heart of Reykjavík. It's many locals' favorite place to spend sunny days, either a
Akureyri Botanical Garden Botanical garden in Akureyri, Iceland.
Akureyri Art Museum Art museum.
Reykjavík Museum of Photography A very small museum with a nice library and reading room where you can find some older (but good) books about photography and current and pa
Húsavík Whale Museum Museum in Iceland.
Kvernufoss waterfall nearby the more famous sibling, far less visited, but no less picturesque. Just 10 minutes from the car parking.
the Settlement Exhibition Run by the Reykjavík City Museum, this exhibition in central Reykjavík was built around the oldest archaeological ruins in Iceland. As the n
The Exploration Museum The Exploration Museum is dedicated to the history of human exploration, from the early explorers to the exploration of space. The main exhi
Réttarfoss A 12-metre-high waterfall further upstream. Easily accessible via a short walk from the car park.
Klambratún Klambratún is a park just east of the city centre on an area which remained farmland while the city was built up around it. The area was lat
Gásir Gásir is the site of a medieval trading post, located 11 km north of Akureyri. In July, locals stage medieval reenactments here. At other ti
Stuðlagil The not too frequented canyon surrounded by basalt columns, created by the river Jökulsá á Brú. Nearby, there are also Stuðlafoss Basalt Col

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