Iceland People + Water sports pictures

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Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Before seeing Iceland’s volcanoes, discover the culture of the world’s most northerly capital, a city of geothermal pools, colourful houses and museums.

By far Reykjavík’s tallest building, this church offers views of the city’s colourful rooftops and a landmark to help your orient yourself throughout your stay.

Heritage buildings from early rural and urban Reykjavík are arranged in a pleasant agrarian village in this museum of Icelandic history.

Marvel at the sea stacks made from volcanic rock that jut out from the ocean. Enjoy learning the mythical tale about their resident trolls.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Get used to the overpowering odor of sulfur in this unearthly place, where steam hisses, mud bubbles and hot water accumulates.

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Two sites located at different points of the city engross you in two bygone versions of Reykjavík, one of the first millennium and the other of the 1800s.

Two sites located at different points of the city engross you in two bygone versions of Reykjavík, one of the first millennium and the other of the 1800s.

Visit museums and a magnificent church and stroll leisurely in the botanical garden of what has been nicknamed “the capital of northern Iceland.”

Before seeing Iceland’s volcanoes, discover the culture of the world’s most northerly capital, a city of geothermal pools, colourful houses and museums.

Visit museums and a magnificent church and stroll leisurely in the botanical garden of what has been nicknamed “the capital of northern Iceland.”