Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world travel here each year to soak in its nutrient-rich water.Ĭlick through the gallery above for our pick of the most beautiful places to see in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon – arguably the busiest tourist sight in Iceland – is located down south. Scenic delights here include snow-topped mountains, a beautiful coastline and chunks of glacial ice dotting the fjord. Skagafjörður in northern Iceland, is an agriculture-rich region with more horses then humans.
Then there’s Hraunfossar in the west, a series of waterfalls streaming over 900 meters out of a lava field. In the southeast is Skaftafell, where visitors are treated to striking white glaciers against a backdrop of green fields and black sands.
It’s been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes. A beauty in a completive mood Note: this post originally had 37 images. Ranked among the world’s happiest countries, the Land of Fire and Ice is home to some spectacular natural surroundings. The Icelandic horses are very uniquethey are very cooperative and brave, yet still wild in their heart, which I try to portray in my photos. It’s no wonder Iceland tourism is booming. There aren’t many countries where you can visit thermal springs and glaciers on the same day.
