Geysers, fumaroles, blue-tinged glaciers dying on black basalt beaches... Iceland, a land of ice and fire anchored to the northern reaches of Europe, is enchanting. From Reykjavík, the small capital with its corrugated iron houses, to Thingvellir, home to one of the world's first parliaments, from Gullfoss Falls to the legendary site of the Great Geyser, via the famous Vatnajökull and the glacial wonderland of Lake Jökulsárlón, don't miss a single gem of the Nordic island.
Check out our "Must-See" and "Itineraries" pages to prepare for the adventure.
Are you more into hiking under the midnight sun or swimming in hot springs? Want to cross the Arctic Circle to meet the puffins or escape for a week on the back of a (small) horse in the highlands? Attracted by a summer festival in the Eastfjords or by the astonishing sheep gatherings in September? Want to sail like a proud Viking? For a completely personalized stay, head to our "Here are some ideas!" pages.
And between visits? Dig into our "Address Book" to break the ice and discover the hospitality of the Icelandic people, and try out the favorite addresses of the local figures with whom we have arranged to "Rendez-vous". They will certainly talk to you about "Black Death", "white kidneys" and their neighbors the elves...
