10 Natural Wonders in Iceland That Will Take Your Breath Away
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The Nordic island of Iceland 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 of the area.
Blue Lagoon
The nutrient-rich elements of the Blue Lagoon's water make it a great place to soak your body.
Gullfoss Waterfall
This massive waterfall plummets 105 feet down into a canyon.
Kirkjufellsfoss
Visit this waterfall if you're feeling adventurous — there's a challenging climb to the top.
Strokkur Geyser
This fountain geyser is in a geothermal area right next to the Hvítá River. It can be viewed by visitors doing the popular Golden Circle tour.
Skaftafell Waterfall
Located in Vatnajökull National Park, this waterfall is a breathtaking place to hike to.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Take a boat tour 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.
Reynisfjara Beach
One of the coolest things about Iceland is its plethora of basalt columns. This beach has a ton of them and black sand as well.
Grjótagjá
This lava cave has a thermal spring — but don't jump into it! It's super hot.