Beach
Diamond Beach
Höfn, Iceland
A black-sand beach scattered with clear chunks of ice washed out from Jökulsárlón.
Northern Europe
Iceland
A volcanic island of waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches and geothermal pools, where the northern lights and midnight sun frame a small, welcoming capital.
Before you plan: Weather, road conditions and volcanic activity can change quickly and close roads or areas; check road.is and safetravel.is before travelling, and follow local warnings at beaches and glaciers.
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Best time to go
- June to August for midnight sun and open highland roads; September to March for northern lights; shoulder months for fewer crowds.
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- Waterfall 7
- Other 5
- Spa and wellness 3
- National park 3
- Church, mosque or temple 2
- Museum 2
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- Mountain 2
- Entertainment 1
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- Viewpoint 1
Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A black-sand beach with basalt columns, a cave and sea stacks offshore, notable for powerful waves.
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