Travel Guide to Popular Attractions in Iceland

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1. Church Hill

Introduction

Church Hill is located in the small village of Grundarfjordur Near the town, located on the Sn?fellsnes peninsula, it is also called "Straw Hat Mountain" because it resembles a straw hat.

The mountain is an independent mountain with a beautiful shape and well-proportioned shape. It is surrounded by vast grasslands and there is also a small waterfall not far away.

This is also a popular place for photographers, and beautiful photos can be taken from any angle around.

This is also one of the filming locations for A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones, attracting a large number of tourists to watch!

Time reference

1-3 hours

Tickets

(January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

tips:

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Attraction location

Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350, Iceland

2. Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center

Introduction

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center is located at the land-sea junction of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. It is the newest and largest comprehensive concert hall and conference center in Iceland. It was jointly designed by Icelandic and Danish design companies. It was inspired by the mysterious auroras and the shapes of volcanic rocks on Icelandic winter nights.

The glass exterior of the building is like a huge kaleidoscope. Thousands of irregular geometric glass bricks reflect the colors of the sky and the changes in the seasons, making the rainbow dwarfed by thousands of colors.

This state-of-the-art modern building is Reykjavik’s go-to venue for music and important meetings. Here you can hear the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra perform, watch Icelandic drama and performances of various musical genres.

The largest concert hall here can accommodate 1,800 people. In addition, there are two rehearsal halls, lounges, restaurants, coffee shops, music record stores and souvenir shops.

Telephone

+354 528 5050

Time reference

1-2 hours

Transportation

Bus Harpa Station

Tickets

Building tours are free

Opening hours

Building tours: 8:00- every day 24:00;

Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00;

Ticket office: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday Daily 10:00-18:00

Attraction location

Reykjavik, Iceland

3. Great Geyser

Introduction

The Great Geyser is located in the geothermally active Haukadalur Valley. It is the largest geyser in Iceland and a must-see attraction on the Golden Circle route.

The Great Geyser is a round pool with a diameter of about 18 meters. The diameter of the spring in the center of the pool is more than 10 centimeters, and the water temperature in the spring is as high as over 100 degrees.

Each eruption lasts about 1 to 2 minutes, and then gradually subsides. This process starts over and over again, and it is very magnificent.

There are also other small geysers around the big geyser. If you stay for an hour, you will definitely be able to watch the excellent eruption, but you have to stand in a good position, otherwise you may get wet.

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

The intersection of Highway 35 (Biskupstungnabraut) and F333

Tickets

(Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

tips:

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Attraction location

Great Geysir, Su ?urland, ?sland

4. Vatnaj?kull National Park

Introduction

The largest national park in Europe, it consists of four parts.

In "Game of Thrones", most of the scenes at the Great Wall and north of the Great Wall were filmed in this park.

The most eye-catching scenery is Vatnaj?kull, the largest ice cap in the world outside the polar regions.

The J?kulsárlón glacier lagoon, which has the wonders of the blue planet like a movie scene, and the roaring and gloomy Swati Falls are both attractions worth seeing.

Telephone

+354 575 8400

Time reference

More than 3 hours

Transportation

Drive along Route 1 to Skafta, then take the bus to get there

Opening hours

-The next day (January 1st- Monday - Sunday, December 31)

Attraction location

Klapparstígur 25, 101 27, Iceland

5. Hallgrím Church

Introduction

Reykjavik Cathedral is located on a hill in the center of Reykjavik. It is the city's landmark building and is named after the famous Icelandic writer Hallgrim's work Named to commemorate his great contribution to Icelandic literature.

The church has a novel design and is a pipe organ structure. You can take the elevator to the top floor for a panoramic view of the capital. The interior of the church is white and simply decorated.

Some music events or painting exhibitions are sometimes held in the church, as well as some private weddings and other events.

Telephone

+354 510 1000

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Take the bus to BSI station and walk 600 meters east to get there (BSI is the bus terminal in the city and can be reached by almost all buses in the city)

Tickets

< p>Free

Opening hours

09:00-17:00 (October 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)

Attraction location

Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101, Iceland

6. Skógafoss

Introduction

Skógafoss ) in southern Iceland, 60 meters high and 25 meters wide, is one of the largest and most representative waterfalls in Iceland, and its terrain is extremely convenient. The mountains on both sides of the waterfall are covered with green plants. The cliffs on both sides surround the waterfall in the middle. The white waterfall water matches perfectly with the surrounding green plants. This waterfall is also known as "Forest Falls" or "Wood Falls".

Skógafoss was once the coastline of Iceland. It is located on a cliff next to the coastline of the Skógá River, but since the coastline here has receded 5 kilometers, the highland where the cliff is located has become the dividing line between the low-lying coastal areas of Iceland and the mainland highlands.

There is a trail on the right side of the waterfall. Climbing to the top, visitors can look back at the entire coastline and witness the spectacular sight of the river flowing down in an instant. At the foot of the mountain is the famous local folk museum, which truly reflects the farm life of Icelanders for hundreds of years. It is said that there is pirate treasure buried under the waterfall, and the handle of the box is also displayed in the B&B Museum, which is so magical that it makes the waterfall famous far and wide.

Double rainbows sometimes appear on sunny days due to the large amount of water mist that is constantly being produced. Parts of "Thor: The Dark Place" were filmed at Skogafoss.

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Along Highway 1, approximately east of Seljalandsfoss Falls A 30-minute drive from Reykjavik, about a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik, and a 30-minute drive from the town of Vík

Tickets

(Monday, January 1st - December 31st -Sunday)

tips:

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

All day long (January 1-12 Monday - Sunday, March 31st)

Attraction location

Iceland

7. Blue Ice Cave

Introduction

< p>The natural blue ice cave formed under the Vatnaj?kull glacier in Iceland is a must-see when traveling to Iceland, and it is also one of countless must-visit lists in their lifetime.

The Blue Ice Cave is ever-changing. Not only does its shape change subtly every year, but it also changes every day due to weather and light.

The adventure tour of the Blue Ice Cave is extremely affected by the weather. You must follow a professional guide or join a tour group. You must not go alone.

The Blue Ice Cave is a rare and very popular sight in Iceland in winter. Please inquire and book your trip as early as possible to avoid missing it.

Time reference

More than 3 hours

Tickets

(January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)< /p>

Opening hours

All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

tips:

Blue Ice The cave is generally open between November and March. It is suitable for visiting in winter and must be led by a professional tour guide or travel agency. For details, please consult the Icelandic tourism official website

Attraction location

Klapparstígur 25 -27, Iceland

8. Golden Circle Route

Introduction

Iceland’s Golden Circle Route is a must-see for your first trip to Iceland. route, which includes three famous attractions in Iceland:

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and

. These attractions are scattered on a circular road, so it is called The golden circle of tourism.

Starting from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and driving northeast, the first thing you arrive at is the former site of the Parliament (section of Highway 36), also called Thingvellir National Park. It was home to the early immigrants of Iceland in 930 AD. The first national "People's Congress" was held here, and the world's earliest democratically elected parliament and the first Icelandic constitution were established. The scenery here is beautiful. The movement of the two major plates of Eurasia and America has formed a fracture valley with a drop of more than ten meters. The ancient volcanic movement has torn the ground apart, shocking every tourist who steps on it.

Then there is the Great Geyser (section of Highway 35), which can reach a height of more than 30 meters when it erupts. After the visit, there is a cafeteria in this parking lot where you can have lunch.

After that, continue driving northeast for 20 minutes and you will reach Gullfoss (section of Highway 35), also called Gullfoss Falls. The water droplets from the pouring waterfall spread out and formed a rainbow under the sunlight, as if the entire waterfall was made of gold, hence the name.

After visiting the waterfall, the Golden Circle tour ends. In Iceland, it usually doesn’t get dark until after 9 o’clock in the summer, so you can go back to the city for dinner.

Time reference

1 day

Transportation

Rent a car and drive yourself or join a tour group, basically along the northeastern part of Reykjavik Route 36, then connect to Route 35.

Tickets

All three attractions are free

Opening hours

All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Attraction location

Road 36 in the northeast of Reykjavik connects to Route 35

9. J?kulsárlón Lake

Introduction

The glacier lagoon, also called J?kulsárlón, is located at the southern end of Vatnaj?kull. It is the largest and most famous glacier lagoon in Iceland.

The bottom of the lake is 200 meters deep, making it the second largest lake in Iceland. The water of the glacier lake is blue and clear, and many large ice cubes of different shapes float on the lake.

The famous Hollywood movies "Tomb Raider", "The Birth of Batman" and two James Bond series movies "Who Will Confront Me" and "The King of Confrontation" have all appeared in the film. Photographed here.

Taking an amphibious boat on the glacier lagoon to view ice floes of different shapes is a major feature of this place. There are tours on the shore that can take you to the lake. The tour lasts about 1 hour and there will be dedicated personnel to use it. The tour is explained in English, and a piece of ice from the glacial lake will be knocked off for you to taste.

Telephone

+354-4782222

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Southeastern Route 1 in Iceland

Tickets

Free

tips:

There is a fee to take the amphibious boat tour group.

Opening hours

10:00-17:00 (cruise time) (May 1st - May 31st, October 1st - October 31st Monday - Sunday Sunday)

09:00-19:00 (cruise time) (June 1st - September 30th, Monday - Sunday)

All day (J?kulsárlón open) Time)

(Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

tips:

The last cruise is one hour before the end of business Set off.

Attraction location

Iceland Glacier Lagoon

10. Black sand beach

Introduction

Black sand legends everywhere It was caused by the magic of a witch, making it black yet crystal clear.

The gravel is lava from volcanic eruptions, eroded by sea wind and waves. The black sand and white waves have become the filming location for many alien movies.

The most peculiar attraction is the columnar joints next to the beach, which are purely natural and the rocks are so beautiful that they look like wood grain!

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

From Reykjavik, take Ring Road 1 to Vík Town , 3 kilometers southwest of

Attraction location

Reynisfjara Beach,Iceland