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tibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTSThe most stunning natural attractions in Iceland
Thingvellir National Park, photo by suvodeb on Flickr
Iceland is not quite as icy as the name would lead you to believe, and the country that awaits the curious traveler is far from an Arctic wasteland of ice and snow. In Iceland, nature can be seen in its purest, rawest form, giving off the impression that the island is still going through a process of formation.
Volcanic landscapes, geysers, crystal clear pools, craggy rocks and glaciers make up the unique geography of this place. There are cities, towns and villages in Iceland, and they are all infused with a charms of their own, but it’s thanks to the incredibly spectacular natural sights and particularities that Iceland draws as many visitors as it does.
If you want to see some of the most magical landscapes on the planet, here are the most stunning natural attractions in Iceland.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss is definitely among the most interesing waterfalls in the world, and strangely enough, at the first sight it doesn’t even look like a waterfall at all. This waterfall on the River Hvita is not usual by any standards. Right before the fall, the river takes a sharp turn to the left, and then plunges downwards into a staircase and into a deep crevice. From the right angle, it looks like the river is just swallowed up by the ground.
Geysir
Geysir, photo by Matthew Wynn on Flickr
Geysir is the great namesake of all geysers – it was the first geyser ever described in writing, and thus it gave its name to all other geysers in the world.
Geysir has been spouting hot water for over 10.000 years, according to scientists, and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping, although eruptions are less frequent than in the past. The streams of boilign water are shot up to heights of 70 meters.
Northern Lights
Although the Northern Lights can be seen in many parts of the world beyond the Arctic Circle, Iceland is one of the best spots on the planet to watch the Aurora Borealis. Because there are not huge cities with blinding lights in Iceland, the Northern Lights are clearly visible. Travel just outside Reykjavik to see them, visit a remote village, or just spend a night in the wild muffled up in warm clothes and a winter sleeping bag.
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travel search by Travelgrove (get this widget)The Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon, photo by Patrick Nouhailler on Flickr
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most stunning geothermal spas in the world, and needless to say, one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
The steamy, milky pool is located in a lava field not far from Reykjavik, and it is worth a visit even if you don’t have any ailments that can be cure by sulfur and silica rich water.
Thingvellir National Park
The famed volcanic landscape of Iceland is at its best in Thingvellir National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and incidentally the former home of the world’s longer running parliament. The Icelandic parliament functioned in Thingvellir until the 18th century, and the parliament site is one of the most important attractions in the park.
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