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6 Breathtaking Things to See in Iceland

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Published
01/19/2021

The Nordic Island nation of Iceland may be small, with a population of just over 350,000 people, but it oozes character. There’s plenty of beautiful wildlife to encounter, extraordinary landscape to take in, and fascinating culture to absorb.

Many tourists make their way to the European island every year. And some travel with intimate expedition groups like Quark Expeditions for thrilling and luxurious adventures to the Arctic Circle.

1.    Whale Watching

Whales are perhaps the noblest and most majestic creatures in the world. Just a short glimpse at these magnificent beings can evoke feelings of awe and wonder. Experts say that the best time for whale watching in Iceland is from April to early October, with June, July, and August being the peak seasons.

Whale watching is one of the biggest attractions in Iceland. Sometimes, observers wait several hours, if not days, for a peek at a humpback, blue, fin, mink, sperm, or an orca. Once a whale erupts through the waters like royalty while taking a glance at its subjects, the wait is worth every second.

2.   Blue Lagoon

One of the country's most famous attractions, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa made in a lava field. Although there are numerous natural springs in the country, the Blue Lagoon isn't one of them. It gets its heat from a geothermal powerplant nearby, but the water is said to be completely safe.

As you can expect from a tourist spot, there are plenty of luxurious attractions near the Blue Lagoon, including restaurants, retreat hotels, skincare clinics, and health resorts.

3.   Snæfellsjökull National Park

The Snæfellsjökull National Park hosts the iconic Snæfellsjökull, a stratovolcano covered by a seven-million-year-old glacier. The last eruption in Snæfellsjökull occurred around 1,700 years ago, leaving a spectacular arrangement of lava tubes and lava fields for nature lovers to behold.

The park also offers bird watching and hiking attractions. Around the park, you can find seals, foxes, interesting crustaceans, and of course, whales.

4.   Hornstrandir Nature Reserve 

The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is a backpacker’s paradise. It offers beautiful scenery full of gorgeous sea cliffs, scenic mountain bluffs, and graceful waterfalls. Animal lovers may also see arctic foxes, which are no larger than a domestic cat and surprisingly friendly. If you’re lucky, you may observe an arctic fox expertly hunt a rodent.

5.   Þingvellir plain

The Þingvellir Plain is one of the first places students of geology head to when they get off their expedition ship. Here, they find the Tectonic Plates, which are pieces of Earth’s crust and highest mantle that move and interact with each other, causing cracks and rifts.

6.   Viking World Museum

You can’t go to a Nordic state without learning about Vikings! The Viking World museum takes you back to the Viking Age with the Íslendingur, a stunning replica of the Gokstad Viking ship. The museum also carries countless pieces of history that will make your imagination run wild.

These are six of the many breathtaking things to see in Iceland. Book your next adventure with the right arctic expedition company to see everything the region has to offer.

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