{"id":885784,"date":"2016-04-13T17:39:49","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T16:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/?p=885784"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:59:12","slug":"reasons-to-visit-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/reasons-to-visit-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Beautiful Reasons to Visit Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"

From complex vocabulary to simple slang, poetic parables to technical terms, no matter how much of a wordsmith you are, honing and sculpting your lexicon to perfection, there\u2019s a painful truism to be acknowledged: a picture\u2019s always worth a thousand words. And what better way to prove the point than with this photographic guide to Iceland, showcasing the rugged splendor of the landscape. Here are 13 beautiful reasons to visit Iceland, captured on camera.<\/p>\n

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Northern Lights \u00a9 powerofforever\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

The Northern Lights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Aurora Borealis<\/em> is one of the few bits of Latin that everybody knows. The name given to the firework show the solar winds provide as they\u2019re drawn in to the poles by the earth\u2019s magnetic field; if you can\u2019t imagine its splendor, envision it to be like a rainbow\u2019s more impressive elder sibling, shooting wispy haloes of color across the sky. And if that doesn\u2019t capture your imagination, well, there\u2019s always the image above.<\/p>\n

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Geothermal Spas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Geothermal pools are no joke in Iceland. Not only does outdoor bathing date back to Viking times, but the geothermal springs also provide hefty amounts of energy \u2013 powering several parts of the country. Soak tired muscles after a long hike or simply lounge about and relax. Different pools have different vibes. Some are peaceful and immersed in nature, while others have bars, saunas and other facilities.<\/p>\n

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Icelandic Horses \u00a9 stockcam\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Horses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iceland has its own special breed of horses. While others merely walk, trot and canter (and occasionally, gallop), the horses in Iceland can \u201ct\u00f6lt\u201d, hitting something called, \u201cflying pace\u201d. The former is an ambling gait (present from birth), which means the horses can effectively look like they\u2019re walking at a range of speeds. The latter is a form of racing in which the horse\u2019s legs move together on the same side, ensuring that at times their hooves make no contact with the ground.<\/p>\n

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Churches Reflection \u00a9 dennisvdw\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Reykjav\u00edk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When one first arrives in Reykjav\u00edk it\u2019s hard not to chuckle at its size; to many countries Iceland\u2019s capital resembles a town more than a city. And yet, it\u2019s also a place that punches well above its weight in many spheres. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and home to museums, art galleries and restaurants that sit comfortably in Europe\u2019s premier league, there\u2019s been a deluge of trendy travellers making their pilgrimages here in recent years.<\/p>\n

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Road to Beauty \u00a9 Xavier Arnau\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Road Trips<\/strong><\/h3>\n

America is usually the first place that leaps to mind when planning a road trip. But, as in many things, Iceland is something of an unsung hero here too. Motor past active volcanoes, icebergs and other geographic wonders by making a big ring around the island on a trip that starts at Reykjav\u00edk and makes pit stops at Langaholt and Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in the west, Akureyri in the north, Egilssta\u00f0ir and H\u00f6fn in the east, and Vik in the south, on a seven day extravaganza that involves roughly 19 hours of driving.<\/p>\n

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Volcanic Landscape \u00a9 JurgaR\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Glaciers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the face of it, going to see a giant block of ice that moves roughly an inch per year isn\u2019t a very attractive proposition. But the world\u2019s slowest juggernauts also tend to produce some of the most gorgeous scenery in their trail. And since over 10% of Iceland is covered in them, it means most of the country offers glimpses of their exceptional beauty. Some of the most famous are Vatnaj\u00f6kull (this is the largest in Europe), \u00d6r\u00e6faj\u00f6kull and Langj\u00f6kull, in the west of the Icelandic highlands.<\/p>\n

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Harpa \u00a9 repistu\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Harpa Concert Hall<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A huge, colorful steel creature that seems so top heavy it might keel over at any second, Harpa Concert Hall has become a symbol of Iceland pulling together in hard times. Originally intended to be a giant development that housed hotels, apartments, malls, restaurants and banks, the financial crisis crippled the idea halfway through the building process. Thankfully, the government stepped in with the cash needed to help get it finished.<\/p>\n

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Turf Church \u00a9 Sjoerd van der Wal\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Turf Churches<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rising out of the ground like small hills, turf churches are famous for being covered almost entirely in earth and grass. Very few survive from the medieval period but several date back to the 17th<\/sup> century. To experts there are very different styles and materials to discern, but most visitors simply appreciate the heritage and faith that goes into making these wonderfully endearing \u201ckirks\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Trekkers on the Lava Field \u00a9 BjornStefanson\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Landmannalaugar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located in the Highlands of Iceland, Landmannalaugar\u2019s hot springs and mountains sit on the edge of a 15th<\/sup> century eruption. Popular for its hiking trails, with huts that constitute pit stops, the main attraction is undoubtedly the stark, barren nature of the orange rhyolite mountains and the pool (its multisyllabic name means \u201cfarmer\u2019s hot bathing pool\u201d), where hot and cold water mingle in perfection proportions.<\/p>\n

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Svartifoss Waterfall \u00a9 MichaelUtech\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Waterfalls<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Open all year round, the star of the Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park is undoubtedly Svartifoss (Black Fall), a 12-meter cascade surrounded by the black basalt formations that give it its name. Almost as impressive are the Hundafoss and Thjofafoss waterfalls that feed it from the west, and finally there\u2019s the rather grand Go\u00f0afoss waterfall in the northeast, where the Norse idols were thrown when Iceland decided to go Christian.<\/p>\n

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Ice Cave \u00a9 aiisha5\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Ice caves<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kaleidoscopes of colors (admittedly usually shades of blue), the caves that lie beneath the immense Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier are one of nature\u2019s greatest wonders. The whimsically shaped ice holes provide adventurous travellers with access to a dream world of swirls, ripples, waves, teeth and other phantasms \u2013 all suspended in motion. But it\u2019s very seasonal: visitors must arrive in winter. Any other time means risking life and limb as the trance-like edifice becomes unstable.<\/p>\n

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Sea Stack \u00a9 fotoVoyager\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Beaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iceland isn\u2019t often admired for its beaches. And yet, it possesses some of the world\u2019s best. Where else can you sit on a \u201cthermal beach\u201d heated by hot water flowing into the bay (Nauth\u00f3lsv\u00edk) or black sand beaches surrounded by columns of cooled lava (Reynisfjara)? Then there\u2019s six-mile Rau\u00f0isandur (Red Sand) beach, which is so challenging to get to, you\u2019ll almost always have it to yourself \u2013 even in the height of summer.<\/p>\n

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Two Reindeer \u00a9 MarkoHeuver\/iStock<\/a><\/p>\n

Wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to wildlife, there\u2019s plenty to see in Iceland. The Icelandic horses are world famous \u2013 It\u2019s actually illegal to import any foreign breeds \u2013 and while reindeer aren\u2019t actually indigenous, thousands of them now roam wild on the east of the island. And in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, whales and dolphins can be spotted, as can puffins on little islands of Lundey and Akurey in Reykjav\u00edk Bay.<\/p>\n

If these photos have convinced you of the reasons to visit Iceland, take a look at the Natural<\/a> Wonders Of Iceland<\/a> journey with Insight Vacations.<\/p>\n

Discover more perfect getaways, like Iceland, in our guide to November holiday destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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