Places in Iceland

Local guides to Iceland’s waterfalls, hot springs, canyons, glaciers and villages: how to get there, what to see and the best time to go.

Iceland is a big country with a small population, and the best places are often spread far apart. Each guide on this page is written by our local travel agency and covers how to get there, whether you need a 4x4, where to park, what it costs, how long to allow and the best season to visit. Start with a region if you are planning a route: the Golden Circle and South Coast are the easiest day trips from Reykjavík, the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Reykjanes are good for shorter outings, and the east, north, Westfjords and Highlands reward travellers with more time. Looking for something specific? Browse our guide to waterfalls in Iceland or the hot spring map, then compare tours that visit these places.