Iceland: Countryside Activities

Iceland: Countryside Activities

Iceland’s diversity is reflected in the many contrasts that make up the different parts of the country. Each part has its own unique nature and culture.

On your travels, you might notice that life and culture in Icelandic fishing villages is different to the way of life of the Icelandic farmer.

To give some insight into what each area has to offer, here is a list of interesting places in respect to culture and nature that have not, as yet, been mentioned in tourist brochures. This list is not endless as there are many beautiful places hiding all over the country.

The shining pearls of Iceland are:

Gullfoss, this beautiful waterfall in the south will leave you breathless.

Geysir, Iceland´s very own pressure valve. Part of the Golden Circle.

Blue Lagoon, azure blue waters with healing properties in an ancient lava field.

Látrabjarg, Iceland‘s westernmost point. A puffin haven with spectacular views.

Goðafoss, waterfall of the gods, yet another majestic waterfall in Iceland.

Mývatn, a stunning inland lake in an active volcanic area. A national park.

Dettifoss, the most powerful glacial waterfall in Europe creating a canyon of insurmountable beauty.

Jókulsárlón, the glacial lake on Road 1 with icebergs floating past. Famous as a movie setting.

Enjoy this beautiful country, have a great stay and drive carefully on our roads. Be sure to show respect to the fragile, pristine nature by leaving only your footprints on marked trails and roads so that future generations can also enjoy all the pearls that Iceland has to offer.

The night is coming. Photo by Olga

Some activities in the Countryside of Iceland

Into The Glacier

Langjökull, 311 Húsafell

W-Iceland, tel: 578 2550

Various tours into the magical Langjökull glacier – world´s longest man-made ice tunnel.

The Glacier.is

Litli Kambur

356 Snæfellsbær, tel: 783 2820

Tours to the top of Snæfellsjökull – 1400 m altitude - snowmobile tours - snow tours - sunset tour.

Láki Tours

Nesvegur 5

Grundarfjörður

Snæfellsnes, tel: 546 6808

Whale watching adventures, and Puffin tours. New trips from Hólmavík.

Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón

Höfn, S-Iceland, tel: 478 2222

Magic scenery - boat tours – cafeteria on the premises.

Gentle Giants

Húsavík Harbour

Húsavík

N-Iceland, tel: 464 1500

Whale watching – personal service– 98% success rate – sea angling tours – a family company.

Pólarhestar

Grýtubakki II 601

Akureyri, N-Iceland, 35 km from Akureyri, (near Grenivík). tel: 463 3179

Horse rental - short and longer tours - family run company - pick up service.

Ambassador

Akureyri Harbour N-Iceland, tel: 462 6800

Akureyri whale watching – almost all year round – departures every day – arctic sun tour – Northern Lights tours – good boat and service.

Elding

Akureyri Harbour, N-Iceland, tel: 519 5000

Classic Whale Watching tours. Good chance to see Humpbacks.