Holidays to Iceland

The Capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik, is the perfect place if you want to have the ability to stay in one location, take trips out to see parts of the country, and then come back to check out some of the amazing restaurants and bars in the evening.

Despite feeling quite small there is a lot to discover in Reykjavik whether it is visiting the incredible architecture of the Harpa events centre (and perhaps catching a performance there), or Hallgrímskirkja

The city offers a wealth of fascinating places to eat and also has a huge choice of vegan restaurants too – then there are the cafes, bars, record shops, and music venues – there is always some music being performed somewhere here!

If you are aiming for a more relaxing city escape then you can discover the brand new Sky Lagoon or head to the local pools dotted around the city for a more authentic experience.

East Iceland is best known as Austurland, a part of Iceland that perhaps gets overlooked far too often given that it has lots to offer.

A short plane ride from Reykjavik City Airport will see you land into Egilsstaðir, or you can drive along the south coast (just make sure you plan some stops along the way), this is the perfect location to head out and discover some more hidden parts of Iceland that really are worth seeing.

For a start, there are the stunning beaches that exist in the area including Djúpivogur black sand beach, then in Breiðdalsvík you’ll discover Meleyri, and then further inland are the highlands to discover.

Here you can witness Iceland’s highest mountain Snæfell not to mention that you are not too far from Vatnajokull the largest glacier in Europe!

There is the stunning bay of Seydisfjordur and for hikers, one can head out to find the circle of waterfalls before hopping into a hot pool at Laugarfell.

So, when you plan to visit Iceland, make sure you make time to visit this part of the country.

West Iceland is split into two key regions to discover. First, there is Snæfellsnes peninsula which is roughly a two-hour drive from Reykjavik, here you will discover Snæfellsjökull which is famous for inspiring Jules Verne and his book Journey to the Centre of the Earth. The glacier-capped volcano is a truly remarkable natural wonder to witness, further to that is Djúpalónssandur black sand beach, the opportunity to head out whale watching from Ólafsvík, and then there is Kirkjufell – the most photographed mountain in Iceland!

From the port of Stykkisholmur, you can get a ferry that goes to Brjánslækur via Flatey Island. This will now open up the second part of the West – the West Fjords. Here you will discover stunning bird cliffs, head out on trips to Hornstrandir Nature reserve to spot arctic fox, and stay in the town of Ísafjörður which offers some of the most dramatic views of northwest Iceland.