A few days ago I said goodbye to the beautiful Iceland and headed back to Oregon to be with my family for a few weeks. While there is no place like home I will miss exploring the gorgeous Iceland for the next few weeks. So to help me fill the void I have asked some wonderful fellow bloggers to share their favorite places in Iceland.
Get ready for some Icelandic beauty, take it away friends.
The Blue Lagoon
I’m going to be completely cliché and choose the Blue Lagoon! You know they say clichés are clichés for a reason, and it’s true with this place. It’s the classic spot that everyone goes to here, and we ended our trip soaking in the thermal waters. After so many incredible sights, hikes, and nature sights throughout the Golden Circle, we loved heading to the Blue Lagoon early in the morning on our final day and just relaxing. It wasn’t too crowded yet, it was a misty/rainy day, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful or memorable way to wrap up our Icelandic adventure. We showered and headed to the airport from there, leaving Iceland imprinted on us forever(literally!:) - Emi from Well Traveled Wife
Nauthólsvík Beach in Reykjavik
I only got to spend 24 hours in Iceland on my way to Greenland which I know is waaaayyyy too little time in this beautiful country! Fortunately I had more than enough time to explore what Reykjavik has to offer and even stumbled upon a hidden gem just outside of the city centre: Nautholsvik Beach! I actually saw a picture of this place on Kaelene’s Instagram account a few weeks before I was heading to Iceland and just knew that I had to go there. I was lucky to arrive to a sunny and warm Reykjavik and after enjoying the view from Perlan, I made my way through a gorgeous forest full of wild flowers and past a tiny geyser to Nautholsvik. And the beach was even more beautiful than on the pictures I had seen. Blue water, green grass and only a few tiny clouds in the sky - I could have stayed at this place forever!
- Van from Snow in Tromso
The Westfjords
The Westfjords are hands down my favorite place in Iceland! When we moved here, I made a bucket list and Westfjords were one of the top 5 places I had been wanting to visit. We were recently able to sneak in a weekend trip, and I immediately fell in love. It is a magical place with breathtaking scenery, adorable fishing villages, and raw, untouched nature. Bonus: it’s the least traveled region in Iceland - that’s definitely my kind of place! Even though I’ve only seen a small portion of this incredible area, I can’t wait to go back and explore more. - Jeannie from Life with a View
Dyrholaey
My favourite place in Iceland is Dyrholaey. I visited for the first time in 2014 and, to me, it perfectly embodies what makes Iceland, well, Iceland: incredibly strong winds, dramatic coastline, unobstructed panoramas, and highly Instagrammable lighthouses. I remember just standing high up on the promontory, closing my eyes, taking a deep breath of fresh Atlantic air, and feeling right at home. I can’t say I’ve gotten over Iceland since that moment. - Marie-Eve from To Europe And Beyond
Jökulsárlón
My favorite place in Iceland was definitely Jökulsárlón. I honestly couldn’t believe the gorgeous scenery; it was seriously something out of a movie. Lisa and two friends and I drove to the area and it was worth every minute of our road trip. - Rachael from The Rachael Way
Myvatn
I loved spending an afternoon in Myvatn, first climbing Hverfjall volcano then relaxing afterwards at the Jarðböðin Nature Baths. The baths reminded me of the Blue Lagoon, except far more relaxed and quiet (and cheaper, too)! Being able to drink my favorite Icelandic beer while swimming in a milky blue pool, surrounded by such gorgeous nature, is one of my favorite Iceland memories! - Edna from Expat Edna
Gunnuhver
It’s certainly not the most beautiful place in Iceland, but Gunnuhver is one place that will stick with me for a long time. The Gunnuhver mud pits and steam vents are just one stop on the fascinating and often overlooked Reykjanes Peninsula. The day we drove around the peninsula was an overcast, rainy, and generally nasty day. But that actually added to the mystique of a place like Gunnuhver. It’s said that the ghost Gunna haunts it, and a dark, gloomy day like this one made it very easily to believe that Gunna was still very much angry with this spit of land. There are more beautiful and stunning places in Iceland, but I doubt there are more haunting places. - Scott from Scott Bedgood
The Basalt Columns at Hofsos
When I think of all the things I love about Iceland – and there are many – I delight most in exploring its volcanic side. Every time a geyser erupts or I catch a glimpse of a volcano, I can hear Mother Nature whisper, ‘Don’t mess with me’.
Personally, the most beautiful example of Iceland’s volcanic history are the basalt rocks that can be found across the whole country. As basaltic lava cools over an extended period of time, startling geometric forms emerge; incredible columns of hexagonal basalt rock that often form cliffs stretching as high as the eye can see. The most popular example can be found in Vik, but have you seen the sheer number at Hofsos? I stumbled across them unintentionally, and was blown away at the sight. Very little has been written about them so it’s likely you’ll have the whole place to yourself!
- Shing from The Culture Map
The drive from Hella to Vík in Southern Iceland
My favorite place in Iceland was the drive from Hella to Vik in Southern Iceland. I couldn’t believe the views there - they were otherworldly! The green, craggy cliffs paired with the black sand beaches was just so beautiful. - Ashley from Ashley Abroad
The Westman Islands
It is no secret that I fell hard for the Westman Islands after my trip there last summer. From hiking up a volcano to taking a boat tour, cuddling with a puffin and the small town charm, my day in the Westman Islands is one of my favorite adventures I have done in Iceland. If you have the chance plan a visit the Westman Islands I hope you will love it there as much as I do! - Kaelene from Unlocking Kiki
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Thank you to everyone who participated! For more bloggers favorite spots in Iceland head over to this post I did last year. There are some more gorgeous places to add to your list!
To help you visit all of these amazing places on your trip to Iceland save the below map, and be sure to tell me what place is your favorite!
Question of the Day?
If you have been to Iceland what was your favorite place you visited? Planning a trip to Iceland, what place are you most looking forward to visiting?
