Best Walks and Hikes in Iceland

Seljalandsfoss

Waterfall with a 60-meter vertical drop featuring a unique pathway that allows walking behind the cascade.

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Skogafoss

Spectacular waterfall approximately 60 meters high and 25 meters wide, featuring powerful cascades that often produce rainbows and panoramic views from the top.

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Kerið

Volcanic crater lake featuring vivid blue water and distinctive red volcanic rock with walking paths encircling the crater.

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Dyrholaey Arch

A 115 to 120-meter high peninsula and nature reserve featuring a volcanic arch, dramatic cliffs, and bird nesting sites including puffins.

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Fjadrargljufur Canyon

Scenic canyon with steep walls, a winding river, and a waterfall visible from an observation platform. Known for its geological significance and hiking opportunities.

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Bruarfoss Waterfall

Waterfall in a spring-fed river surrounded by dense birch shrubbery, notable for its striking blue waters.

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Glymur

A 198-meter tall waterfall featuring a scenic hiking trail with views of fjords, mountains, and a canyon.

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Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

Deildartunguhver is the most powerful hot spring in Europe and as such, it is definitely worth visiting.

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Dettifoss

A waterfall with a height of 44 meters and width of 100 meters, known for its powerful water flow and scenic natural surroundings.

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Kirkjufell Mountain

Kirkjufell is a 463 m high hill on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, near the town of Grundarfjörður.

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Thingvallavatn

Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland.

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Hraunfossar

Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava…

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Þríhnúkagígur volcano

Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in the volcanic system of Brennisteinsfjöll near Reykjavík, Iceland.

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