When you travel in Iceland, you constantly encounter contrasts, whether it‘s the stark blackness of the sandy beaches against the vibrant green moss, the notoriously fast-changing weather which can warm you with sunshine one minute, but soak you through with rain or sleet the next. But we can all agree that it‘s quite beautiful. Here are 15 photographs that we feel capture the awesomeness of Icelandic nature.
iceland cliffs nature valley and mountains
Icelandic nature is endlessly diverse. When you travel in Iceland, you constantly encounter contrasts, whether it‘s the stark blackness of the sandy beaches against the vibrant green moss, or the notoriously fast-changing weather which can warm you with sunshine one minute, but soak you through with rain or sleet the next.
But I think we can all agree that it‘s quite beautiful! Here are 15 photographs that we feel capture the awesomeness of Icelandic nature.
1. A view of Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara beach with cliffs and black sand
Reynisfjara beach is a popular stop on the south coast of Iceland. Be careful if you visit, the waves there are extremely powerful.
2. Goðafoss Waterfall
Godafoss waterfall
This waterfall is in North-Iceland. The name means “Waterfall of the Gods”.
3. Hvítserkur
Hvítserkur the rhino or elephant by the beach
Hvítserkur is a petrified troll, according to Icelandic folklore.
4. Inside an Ice Cave
Inside a blue ice cave
Visiting a ice cave in Iceland is a must-do activity. There are several caves that you can visit, most of them are on the south/south-east region of Iceland. Check out Ice caving tours here.
5. Somewhere in the highlands.
Somewhere in the Icelandic highlands
Hiking in the Highlands can expose you to truly mesmerising landscapes.
6. Solheimasandur Plane Wreck Under Northern Lights
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck during Northern Lights
This old plane wreck is a popular stop, but it was recently closed off to traffic, so you will have to walk for about 40 minutes to get there.
7. A Sunny Day on Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Snaefellsnes peninsula is sometimes called “Iceland in a nutshell”, because it has it all: glaciers, lava, volcanic craters & much more. Totally a must-see.
8. Auroras Dancing With the Stars
Icelands mountains under the magical auroras
What can you say? Who wouldn’t want to experience a night like this?
9. Hiking on Laugavegur
Hiking Laugavegurs mountain trail
Laugavegur is a popular hiking trail in the highlands of Iceland.
10. A view from the top
Mt. Maelifell in the highlands of Iceland
11. Kirkjufell at Sunset
Kirkjufell mountain during Sunset
Kirkjufell mountain towers above the small town of Grundarfjörður in Snaefellsnes.
12. Trekking through the highlands
The mountain's perspective during a hike
13. Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss waterfall from above
Seljalandsfoss shouldn't need an introduction, being one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland - And for a good reason.
14. The Rhyolite Mountains of Laugavegur
Laugavegur mountain under the pink night sky
The nature of the laugavegur hiking trail can be breathtaking with its vivid colours.
15. Beautiful Lake view
View of a lake
It’s not difficult to find a peaceful, secluded spot in Iceland.
