Incredible Bucket List Worthy Places in Iceland

Your bucket list should not be boring. It should consist of fun adventures that you get to do at least once in a lifetime and exploring areas that you have never seen in person before. To be a part of this why not add Iceland to your bucket list and see what this fire and ice destination has to offer. In Iceland, travelers can get to explore and experience the uniqueness of the land and nature such as walking on glaciers, viewing the majestic waterfalls, exploring ice caves, watching the volcano, enjoying swimming in the natural hot springs at the Blue Lagoon and the beauty of the Northern Lights. Check out these top things to do in Iceland that will help you to find the bucket list worthy places to visit in Iceland. Also, use this as your travel guide.

Bucket List Worthy Things to see in Iceland

The Northern Lights

Catch the Northern Lights through September to mid-April when there is less chance for rain or snow. Watch the night light up and gives you this magical array of colourful light flashing across the sky. This can be seen from anywhere in Iceland but to get the best view you must visit Westfjords and Northern Iceland. Share the experience with pictures and videos.

Golden Circle Drive

Driving the Golden Circle is perfect for mini-vacays or if you have limited time in Iceland. It allows you to drive around the Ring Road which covers the entire country of Iceland. The Golden Circle is 300 km long, starts in Revijack and it is possible to be done in a day as it takes 3 hours and 21 minutes to drive. You will get to see 3 beautiful natural attractions such as the Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and the Gullfoss Waterfall. Make remarkable moments while you stop.

Svartifoss Waterfall

Most famous waterfall in the country and is otherwise known as (Black Fall). The waterfalls are about 20 meters in front of a natural background created with black basalt columns. To reach it, you must hike about 45 minutes each way from the Skaftafell entrance. Another fact is that it was the inspiration behind the iconic Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik. Check out the church also and for more exciting activities visit the Crystal Cave.

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is a must see when you visit Iceland. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions. A geothermal spa that is filled with seawater and believed to have natural healing powers. The milky blue water is surrounded by lava making the place enchanting and mysterious. It is situated in Reykjanes peninsula which is close to the Keflavik International Airport and a forty-five minute drive from the capital. Great place for relaxation and fun.

Dynjandi Waterfall

Dynjandi waterfall is not only the most beautiful waterfall in the country but it is also the biggest in Westfjords. The word Dynjani means thunderous. Dynjandi cascades a total of 100 meters, which is then followed by six smaller falls until it reaches the sea. The sunset there is beautiful with the falls illuminating the orange hues of the sunset. The sunset by itself is also absolutely stunning. Have fun watching the sunset, nothing more beautiful.

Raudisandur Beach

Raudisandur Beach is simply beautiful. It is otherwise known as the (red beach). A remote Red sand beach located in Westfjords. It depends on the light of day to see how red the sand gets and it also stretches from 10 km from Látrabjarg bird cliff in the west towards Skorarhlíðar mountainside in the east. Rauðisandur Beach is made up of large, irregular patches of sand that are surrounded by shallow emerald green water. What’s even more fascinating is and makes you a bit curious is that there are sheep living at the beach. Can you imagine that?

Vatnajökull National Park

This national park is the second largest national park. It covers approximately 14% of Iceland. In the park, you have the Vatnajökull which is Europe’s largest glacier outside the Arctic. The most interesting thing about the glacier is underneath it are very active volcanoes of which Bárðarbunga is the largest and Grímsvötn the most active. This is why Iceland is called the land of fire and ice.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is considered as Iceland’s deepest lake. The beauty of this lake is not in its size, shape, or depth, but in the glacial background and the icebergs floating in it. Jökulsárlón is considered as one of Iceland’s natural wonders because it slowly formed throughout the decades as the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Iceland is filled with adventures and beautiful places to see and these are just a few of its many attractions. Make Iceland a must see vacation spot for you. And while you’re reading about these amazing places be sure to add it to your bucket list if you’ve never visited.

The northern lights can very well be your main reason for going to Iceland and seeing them in Jökulsárlón for one. So you’ve got to come prepared, with warm clothes, a camera, camper reservation and all. Learn more from this guide made for first time aurora hunters in Iceland and anyone who really wants to experience the spectacle first hand.