Ultimate Iceland Bucket List
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Iceland is a breathtaking destination with something to offer everyone. From awe-inspiring natural landscapes to rich culture and delectable cuisine, Iceland is brimming with incredible experiences. When I first dreamed of visiting Iceland, the sheer number of must-see sites and must-do activities was overwhelming. I wasn't sure where to begin—what was truly worth seeing, and how could I possibly fit it all in? To simplify the planning, I created a comprehensive list of all the attractions and their locations just to see what was available to see, making the preparation process much more manageable. If you're planning a trip to Iceland, be sure to include these unforgettable spots on your itinerary.
Summary
Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjavík Capital Area
South Iceland
East Iceland
North Iceland
Westfjords
West Iceland
Highlands
Reykjanes Peninsula
Cities & Towns
Grindavik
Keflavík
View Point
Reykjanesta and Eldey
Hafnarberg Sea Cliffs
Lake Kleifarvatn
Geothermal Areas
Krysuvik Geothermal Area
Gunnuhver Geothermal Area
Museums, Churches, & Sites
Stekkjarkot Heritage Site
The Giantess Cave
Selatangar Ruins
Viking World Museum
Strandarkirkja
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll
Lighthouses
Hopsnesviti Lighthouse
Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
Gardskagaviti Lighthouse
Stafnesviti Lighthouse
Hot Springs
The Blue Lagoon
Other Points of Interest
The Bridge Between Continents
Brimketill Lava Rock Pool
Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel
Eruption Sites
Fagradalsfjall
Sundhnukagigar
Litli Hrutur
Restaurants and Cafes
Bryggjan Restaurant
Hallgrímskirkja Church, Iceland
Reykjavík Capital Area
Hot Springs and Pools
Sky Lagoon
Laugardalslaug
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur
Árbæjarlaug
Grafarvogslaug
Vesturbæjarlaug
Breiðholtslaug
Salalaug
Ásvallalaug
Museums
National Museum of Iceland
Perlan Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum
The Icelandic Punk Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Other Points of Interest
Hallgrímskirkja Church
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center
Reykjavik Old Harbor
Sun Voyager
Laugavegur Street
Elliðaárdalur Valley
Þúfa
Restaurants and Cafes
Te & Kaffi
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Brauð & Co
KRÖST
FUEGO Taqueria
Skál!
Flatey Pizza
Café Loki
Reykjavik Pizzeria
Valdís
Sandholt
Mokka Kaffi
The Laundromat Cafe
Duck & Rose
Reykjavík Röst
Seabaron
Fish and Chips Vagninn
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
South Iceland
Cities & Towns
Vík í Mýrdal
Selfoss
Hella
Hveragerði
Hot Springs
Secret Lagoon
Seljavallalaug Pool
Reykjadalur Valley Hot Springs
Hrunalaug Hot Springs
Fontana Geothermal Baths
Volcanos
Eyjafjallajökull
Hekla
Katla
Eyjafjallajökull
Grímsvötn
Öræfajökull
Eldfell
Geothermal Areas
Geysir Geothermal Area
Waterfalls
Gullfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Skogafoss
Gljúfrabúi
Kvernufoss
Systrafoss
Svartifoss
Other Points of Interest
Thingvellir National Park
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vatnajokull National Park
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Hekla Volcano
Dyrholaey
Fjadrargljufur Canyon
Kerid Crater
East Iceland
Cities & Towns
Seyðisfjörður
Djúpivogur
Egilsstaðir
Bakkagerði
Reyðarfjörður
Fáskrúðsfjörður
Höfn
Waterfalls
Hengifoss
Fardagafoss
Klifbrekku Waterfall
Gufufoss
Klifbrekkufossar
Folaldafoss
Skútafoss
Hot Springs and Pools
Vök Baths
Djúpavogskörin
Hoffell Hot Tubs
Other Points of Interest
Lagarfljót Lake
Vatnajökull National Park
Stórurð
Eastfjords
Hallormsstaður Forest
Papey Island
Icelandic Wartime Museum
Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
Borgarfjarðarhöfn
Njarðvíkurskriður
Glettingsnesviti Lighthouse
How are things...? Sculpture by Guðjón Ketilsson
Fosshotel Eastfjords (Pier overlooking the fjord)
Halsaskogur
Fauskasandur
Lækjavik
Hvalnes Lighthouse
Naustin í Papafirði
Vestrahorn
Stokksnes
Sudhurfjorur
Stuðlagil Canyon
Dettifoss, Iceland
North Iceland
Cities & Towns
Akureyri
Húsavík
Siglufjörður
Dalvík
Ólafsfjörður
Mývatn
Sauðárkrókur
Hot Springs and Pools
Mývatn Nature Baths
Hofsós Swimming Pool
Grjótagjá (not swimmable)
Húsavík Geothermal Sea Baths
GeoSea Sea Baths
Krauma
Reykjafjarðarlaug
Hjalteyri Hot Tub
Bjórböðin
Reykir - Grettislaug
Waterfalls
Dettifoss
Goðafoss
Aldeyjarfoss
Selfoss
Hrafnabjargafoss
Kolugljúfur
Geitafoss
Fosslaug
Musems
Husavik Museum
Húsavík Wooden Church
Laufás Museum and Heritage Site
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Akureyrarkirkja
Akureyri Art Museum
Grafarkirkja
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
Other Points of Interest
Grjótagjá
Lake Mývatn
Ásbyrgi Canyon
The Arctic Henge
Hljóðaklettar
Viti Crater
Krafla Volcano
Myvatn Geothermal Area
Stóragjá
Skútustaðagígar
Húsavík Harbor
Snow Dogs
Selvíkurnef Lighthouse
Trollaskagi Lighthouse
Hegranesviti Lighthouse
Hvitserkur
Dynjandi, Iceland
Westfjords
Cities & Towns
Hólmavík
Ísafjörður
Patreksfjordur
Reykholar
Flateyri
Drangsnes
Waterfalls
Dynjandi
Fossfjörður Waterfall
Valagil
Djúpavíkurfoss
Húsárfoss
Rjúkandafoss
Bæjará Waterfall
Gljúfurárfoss Waterfall
Museums
Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
The Arctic Fox Centre
Everyday Museum
Westfjord History Museum
Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft
Ósvör Maritime Museum
Breiðavíkurkirkja
Other Points of Interest
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Garðar BA 64
Rauðisandur Beach
Breiðavík Beach
Látrabjarg Cliffs
Rauðasandur Beach
Krossneslaug
Ísafjarðardjúp
Flatey Island
Drangsnes Hot Tubs
Kirkjufell, Iceland
West Iceland
Cities & Towns
Stykkishólmur
Akranes
Borgarnes
Budardalur
Grundarfjordur
Hellissandur
Olafsvik
Stykkisholmur
Arnarstapi
Hellnar
Búðir
Waterfalls
Hraunfossar
Grundarfoss
Bjarnarfoss
Rjómafoss
Beaches
Rif Beach
Skarðsvík Beach
Ytri Tunga Beach
Djúpalónssandur Beach
Other Points of Interest
Old Akranes Lighthouse
Eldborg Crater
Gerðuberg Cliffs
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
Berserkjahraun
Kirkjufell Mountain
Kirkjufellsfossar
Kirkjufell útsýnisstaður
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Murals of Hellissandur
Öndverðarnesviti
Svörtuloft Lighthouse
Saxhóll Crater
Snæfellsjökull
Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge
Vatnshellir Cave
Lóndrangar
Sönghellir Cave
Gatklettur
Búðaklettur
Langjökull
Háafell Goat Farm
Esjan Mountain Range
Breiðafjörður Bay
Eldborg Crater
Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Highlands
Mountain Ranges
Landmannalaugar
Þórsmörk
Kerlingarfjöll
Maelifell
Glaciers
Öræfajökull
Langjökull
Mýrdalsjökull
Tindfjallajökull
Volcanos
Askja
Eldgjá
Hekla
Grímsvötn
Oases
Eyjabakkar
Herðubreiðarlindir
Nýidalur/Jökuldalur
Þjórsárver
Laugavallalaug/Laugavellir Hot Spring and Oasis
Waterfalls
Aldeyjarfoss
Haifoss
Craters and Canyons
Lakagígar Craters
Jökulsárgljúfur Canyon
Kjölur Mountain Pass
Sigöldugljúfur Canyon
Rauðibotn Crater
Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon
Other Points of Interest
Ljótipollur Lake
Holuhraun Lava Field
Hveravellir Geothermal Field
Iceland is an captivating destination that promises an unforgettable experience, but make sure to plan accordingly with the amount of time you have in the country. It's easy to underestimate how much time it takes to travel from one stunning location to another, and you’ll also want to leave space in your itinerary for relaxation and absorbing the natural beauty around you. Keep this in mind, and your visit to Iceland will be nothing short of magical.
Happy travels!
Hi, I’m Karen!Travel Blogger & Photographer + Founder of Karen From Earth
Here I share travel tips, packing guides, planning help, and photography from many different parts of the world. I help other working 9-5 adventurers get out into the world and see as much as they can with the little time they have available.
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