Things to Do in Iceland

What to see in eastern and western Iceland?

The eastern part of Iceland is home to its largest forest, charming farms and plenty of small fjords and islands. It’s also home to many fishing villages. The west, on the other hand, is geologically the most varied region in Iceland, as you can find almost all geological features the country has to offer – from dormant volcanoes and majestic waterfalls to diverse flora and wilderness.

Southern and northern Iceland

The southern part of Iceland attracts the largest number of tourists – the coastline there is famous for its beauty and the towns are known for the fresh seafood. The north, however, is the most beautiful landscape of contrasts – it’s dotted with long valleys and peninsulas entwined with mountains, areas that were shaped by lava, and riverbanks that were cut in half by rivers that flow between them, and it is also a place where you can marvel at the midnight sun.

Iceland in winter

Even in winter, Iceland offers interesting tours for tourists where experienced local guides give you the opportunity to explore the country on snowshoes, visit a frozen waterfall and bathe in hot springs, all the while marvelling at breath-taking northern lights.

The capital of Reykjavik

Of course, when exploring Iceland, you mustn’t miss out on the capital, which serves as something like a starting point for the visitors to the country. The city has many museums, fascinating art, rich cuisine, and modern bars and cafés. There’s a national museum, a cultural heritage museum and even an open-air museum, but the most controversial of them all is definitely the phallological museum (if you’re not familiar with the word, I’m sure your browser will explain the matter to you), which started out as a joke, but now hopes visitors will leave with smiles on their faces. In January, there’s also a music festival known as Dark Music Days where various excellent Iceland’s musicians collaborate.

Where to stay in Iceland?

If we’ve managed to convince you and the only obstacle left is that you don’t know where to stay, there’s something we can do about that as well. We recommend the Loft Hostel Reykjavik, which is located in the city’s main shopping street, in other words, in a very central location. The hostel is incredibly cosy and friendly, and it was also awarded the HI5ives Hostel 2014 prize for the best hostel. Of course, it isn’t the only hostel in Iceland. There’s plenty to choose from. If you’re visiting the north, we recommend the Dalvik, and if you’re staying in the east, our recommendation would be the Berunes.

Iceland is a country full of friendly people and is dotted with gorgeous landscape. You should visit it!