10 Natural Wonders in Iceland That Will Take Your Breath Away

The Nordic island of Iceland [1] has become an incredibly popular place to travel in recent years. If you haven't gotten a chance to visit the country's spectacular nature, now is the time. Check out the country's awe-inspiring locations.

Hornstrandir

This quiet nature reserve has sweeping cliffs that drop directly down to the ocean. You can take hiking and boating tours [3] of the area.

Blue Lagoon

The nutrient-rich elements of the Blue Lagoon's water [4] make it a great place to soak your body.

Gullfoss Waterfall

This massive waterfall [5] plummets 105 feet down into a canyon.

Kirkjufellsfoss

Visit this waterfall [6] if you're feeling adventurous — there's a challenging climb to the top.

Strokkur Geyser

This fountain geyser [7] is in a geothermal area right next to the Hvítá River. It can be viewed by visitors doing the popular Golden Circle tour [8].

Skaftafell Waterfall

Located in Vatnajökull National Park [9], this waterfall is a breathtaking place to hike to.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Take a boat tour [10] of the area to get an up-close-and-personal look at the glaciers.

Asbyrgi Canyon

This canyon is made up of a massive horseshoe-shaped rock formation [11].

Reynisfjara Beach

One of the coolest things about Iceland is its plethora of basalt columns. This beach [12] has a ton of them and black sand as well.

Grjótagjá

This lava cave [13] has a thermal spring — but don't jump into it! It's super hot.

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