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Iceland is an island nation known for its stunningly beautiful landscapes, rich culture, geothermal activity, and high cost of living. There is so much to see in Iceland that it is impossible to visit every tourist site in one trip. Below are my top ten photos from my trip to Iceland. Most of my time was spent within an hour of Reykjavik. I hope you enjoy “Buzzin’ Around Iceland in 10 Photos.”
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Photo #1 - The Gullfoss Waterfall - Part of the Golden Circle Tour
Gullfoss was the second stop on my tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour. The Golden Circle Tour is the most popular tour in Iceland and a great place to begin sightseeing for first time visitor. I took this picture walking towards the waterfall and was impressed that my camera was able to capture the rainbow. To learn more about Gullfoss, and the Golden Circle, click HERE.
Photo #2 - Climbing the Sólheimajokull Glacier
Gullfoss was the second stop on my tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour. The Golden Circle Tour is the most popular tour in Iceland and a great place to begin sightseeing for first time visitor. I took this picture walking towards the waterfall and was impressed that my camera was able to capture the rainbow. To learn more about Gullfoss, and the Golden Circle, click HERE.
Photo #3 - The Blue Lagoon
There is much debate on whether Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is a “must-see.” Although it is touristy, I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the geothermally heated waters. I took this picture from near the entrance looking towards one of the bridges. Notice the lifeguard wearing a winter coat on the right-hand side. To learn more about Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, click HERE.
Photo #4 - The Skógafoss Waterfall - Part of the South Coast Waterfalls
My favorite waterfall in Iceland is the Skógafoss Waterfall, which is part of Iceland’s South Coast Waterfalls. There is something magical seeing the lush green grass, blue sky, and the spray from the waterfall contrast each other. I took this picture from near the parking lot. I thought it did a good job showing the waterfall and the stairway up to one of the observation platforms. To learn more about visiting Skógafoss, and the South Coast Waterfalls, click HERE.
Photo #5 - The Strokkur Geyser - Part of the Golden Circle Tour
The Strokkur Geyser is located in the town of Geysir, Iceland, and is part of Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour. The geyser is Iceland’s most famous, and it erupts every six to ten minutes. I took this photo from a distance showing tourists watching it “perform.” To learn more about the Strokkur Geyser and the Golden Circle Tour, click HERE.
Photo #6 - The Midnight Sun - Reykjavik Harbor
Iceland is famous for near 24-hours of daytime during the summer. During my visit, the sun set around 11:00 pm and was back in the sky by 4:00 am. I don’t remember it ever getting fully dark. I took this picture from the Reykjavik Harbor, looking towards the Hallgrímskirkja Church. To learn more about the midnight sun, I highly recommend checking out this article from a fellow blogger. To read the article from “A Luxury Travel Blog,” click HERE.
Photo #7 - The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Part of the South Coast Waterfalls
The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is unique as it can be observed from behind the waterfall’s curtain. Seljalandsfoss was the second stop on my tour of Iceland’s South Coast Waterfalls. I took this picture from behind the waterfall and thought it captured the uniqueness of Seljalandsfoss. To learn more about Seljalandsfoss, and Iceland’s South Coast Waterfalls, click HERE.
Photo #8 - þingvellir National Park
þingvellir National Park was the first stop on my tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle. This location marks the meeting point where the Eurasian Plate and the North American Plate meet. This photo shows the fault line between the two tectonic plates. To learn more about þingvellir National Park and the Golden Circle, click HERE.
Photo #9 - The Blue Geothermal Water of Geysir - Part of the Golden Circle Tour
The town of Geysir, Iceland, is best known for the Stokkur Geyser, which was featured in photo #5. I added a second photo from Geysir, as I found this blue geothermal pool mesmerizing. I took this picture on one of the walking paths near the Stokkur Geyser. To learn more about the blue geothermal water, click HERE.
Photo #10 - The View from the Hallgrímskirkja Church - Reykjavik, Iceland
The Hallgrímskirkja Church is one of the tallest buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland. The top of the church features an observation deck that provides a panoramic view of Reykjavik. I took this picture from the observation deck looking towards the Reykjavik Harbor and the Harpa Concert Hall. To learn more about the Hallgrímskirkja Church, click HERE.