10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Iceland 2024 🇮🇸 | Iceland Travel Guide

foreign [Music] folks to a brand new video now Iceland is a country you should try to see at least once in your lifetime the land or Fire and Ice black sand beaches Rising mountains and cascading waterfalls so let's take a look at 12 beautiful places to visit in Iceland and if you do like the video thank you for giving it a thumbs up number one Reykjavik Now While most Icelandic trips start in the Reykjavik this is not a One-Stop City you'll find fine dining Boutique shopping and plenty of Trinity bars but it's real charm is in its famed landmarks the museums and its cultural attractions so try to stay a little bit longer you can start off by visiting the celebrated Church whose architecture was inspired by the volcanic landscapes standing at 73 meters higher this is the largest church in Iceland you can even take an elevator to the tower to get sweeping views of the city below but don't forget the interactive Museum it showcases Iceland's natural wonders so it's a great way to learn and start your trip foreign [Music] mountains and waterfalls amongst this dramatic scenery westfields is Untouched by mass tourism [Music] in fact it's one of the country's most spectacular and awe-inspiring regions the sediments are small and sparse are between them are untouched Landscapes and very dramatic features unlike any other in the country now while this area does require a lot of driving scenery alone will make it well worth it and I think it's a perfect destination this year to escape and enjoy Iceland for a country which is quite popular for its black sand beaches beach-like Rover Santos Beach will sure enough catch your eye given the right environmental conditions the beach can change color into red yellow black or white [Music] [Music] foreign foreign one of Iceland's natural crown jewels a glacial Lagoon filled with chunks of ice that have broken off from nearby glaciers the area is known for its stunning Beauty and the opportunities for boat tours you can take a boat tour to get real close to the glaciers and see the chunks of ice up close and also witness Seals playing in the lagoon and from Reykjavik it can take anywhere from five to six hours but the drive itself is incredibly scenic so it may take you longer to get there and then you will come across Diamond Beach icebergs which fill the glacier Lagoon wash up on shore creating a stark contrast with a volcanic black sand and the clear blue ice [Music] number four staff defense a nature reserve located in the Wagner Goods National Park in the southeast of Iceland it's an oasis of this nation's diverse Landscapes and its features it's so beautiful it was once a national park in its own right now while in Iceland do visit Scatterfield on one of the self-drived tours it's a destination you won't regret prioritizing a great destination for those of you who love to hike and of course outdoor enthusiasts but you can take one of the many hiking trails that lead to the glaciers waterfalls and the mountain peaks for those spectacular views foreign [Music] this region offers far shorter hiking trails compared to the Highlands there are much easier treks here that lead to diverse sites such as the waterfalls which is surrounded by bizarre and beautiful columns as well as to the glaciers such as sphere [Music] foreign [Music] the Ice Caves now the Wagner yoga region is a great place to visit one of Iceland's natural wonders the Ice Caves [Music] the Ice Caves form during the winter months in the Outlook places of Veterinary Goods one of the biggest glaciers in Europe by volume [Music] foreign [Music] professional local guides go Scouting For The Ice Caves for the coming winter season so the cave should never be entered without a glacier guide and proper safety gear it's easily one of the best experiences you will ever have in Europe and it highlights how incredible nature really is foreign [Music] number six a list of natural wonders of Europe must include Iceland's most dramatic waterfall in the countries who could Goa Valley an unforgettable sight especially if you visit on a sunny day when hundreds of rainbows appear in clouds of spray so during the summer the water Cascades down in two stages falling 32 meters into a deep crevice below [Music] what's really interesting is that the waterfall can freeze into glistening ice in extreme Winters [Music] the waterfall is just a 90 minute drive from Wrecking [Music] so it's a great way to see some of Iceland's best sites in one day and it's easy to do on your own but I highly recommend going with a guided tour where you can learn some of the history [Music] number seven land Mana logo this place is seriously off the beaten path and it is totally worth the journey it's located in the highlands of Iceland and is known for its colorful mountains and its Hot Springs but this is perfect for those of you who love to hike land Manor logo features many unique geological elements including the hot and cold springs that combine to create a warm Brook where people can relax their tired limbs after a day of trekking and if you're feeling brave you can take a dip in the hot springs it's also a popular spot for camping and it's even hot where you can stay to really get the full experience so as I mentioned before it's a perfect destination for those people who love to hike and who want to get away from the crowds and see Iceland's raw natural beauty foreign [Music] [Music] along Iceland's southern coast is fed by a melting water from the famed Glacier capped volcano this powerful waterfall Cascades deep into the pretty Meadow however the path that runs behind the cuts in a water is actually the main attraction and there you can enjoy a truly unique Viewpoint of the waterfall for me this is where you'll get a spectacular view on the waterfall itself and its surroundings so make sure you don't forget your camera but be advised it will get very wet [Music] number nine scrographos [Music] now this isn't too far away from Celia lenphos is a waterfall located on the score of that River in the south of Iceland known for its powerful flow and beautiful rainbow displays on sunny days [Music] a waterfalls 60 meters higher and 25 meters wide but there's a staircase that leads to the top of the waterfall where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes again this is a wonderful opportunity for you hikers where you can take on the skora trail which offers another scenic view of the waterfall itself I think these are two wonderful destinations to try and capture two stunning waterfalls in one day and finally number 10 's peninsula [Music] snipersness is a peninsula on Iceland's western coast stretching 55 miles into the Atlantic Ocean this is a region you definitely have to visit Patchwork of spectacular natural landscapes and it's famed for its glacier-cat volcano lava Fields Cliffs and tranquil fishing villages it's often referred to as Iceland and miniature so this beautiful Peninsula is the idle place to immerse yourself in Icelandic scenery and culture so this is one part of the country you don't want to miss on any package holiday to Iceland foreign folks that was the wonderful Iceland I'm sorry that I absolutely butchered the language but you got to see at least 10 places you could visit hopefully this year or any other time thanks for watching thanks for those who give it a thumbs up if you liked the video for more destinations check out the playlist and I will see you all on the next one

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Length: 13min 48sec (828 seconds)

Published: Mon Jan 23 2023