Lake
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Höfn, Iceland
A lagoon filled with drifting icebergs that break off the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier tongue.
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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- Spa and wellness 3
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- Church, mosque or temple 2
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Lake
Lake Mývatn
Húsavík, Iceland
A shallow volcanic lake surrounded by lava formations, craters and geothermal fields, rich in birdlife.
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