City: Iceland
Top Things to do in Iceland
Top 10 Mountains in Iceland, Iceland
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
Restaurants in Iceland
1. Hrutfjallstindar
2. Thorsmork
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By wilhelmm-norway - Fornebu, Norway
If you have the vehicle to take you there, this a trip that cannot be missed! Possible day trip from Reykjavik. However, you will need a good 4x4 vehicle, preferably with a snorkel as you will be traversing ca 10 rivers of varying sizes and depths along this Icelandic F-road to get to Thorsmork. However, with the right vehicle, the driving tour is half the fun of going there! And when you arrive in Thorsmork, 30 km after having turned off the main road at Seljandefoss, what a location you have come to: A most beautiful valley situated rundt under the Eyafelljokular (the volcano that popped in 2009 that halted all European air traffic for a month), and in the bottom, Myrdalsjokulen which is much larger and hides the enormous Katla volcano that is 60 years overdue for its next eruption. Great vantage point for hiking. We stayed at the Basar camping site which is as far as you can drive in Thorsmork.
3. Namafjall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 817 reviews
Reviewed By JobeeMom - Toronto, Canada
Iceland is full of natural wonders and surprises. As we travelled east on highway #1 from Lake Myvatn, once we passed by Mt. Namafjall, the road suddenly opened up into a totally different world. It’s hard to believe that the landscape can change so drastically within a 10-minute drive. Moments ago we’re still in cottage-country like Lake Myvatn. And now we’re in some alien planet with bubbling mud pools, hissing fumaroles, cracked grounds with various colours of mineral deposits, and a rotten smell. Namafjall is located by the Ring Road with a large parking lot – very easy to visit. The landscape is so unusual and the smell so strong you won’t miss it. We arrived late afternoon and there’s no tour bus around; only a dozen of cars. We spent half an hour walking the area and snapping pictures. There are no marked trails. Just stay away from the roped off areas due to the dangerously high temperatures. I also tried covering my nose with a scarf as the fumes can be irritating and harmful. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this surreal place.
4. Akrafjall Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
5. Kirkjufell Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
The mountain is near Grundarfjordur, a teensy-weensy town in west Iceland. With a summit 1,500 feet above sea level, Mount Kirkjufell the biggest landmark in the village of about 900 residents. Kirkjufell stands on snaefellsnes peninsula of its own, a stunning backdrop for the multicolored Icelandic sky.
Reviewed By sbizzle - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Worth the long drive to see this iconic mountain from all sides! Grundafjordur to east is nearest place for food and petrol. There is also a fabulous waterfall opposite.
6. Hafnarfjall mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The mountain Hafnarfjall near Borgarnes is part of the same extinguished central volcano as Skardsheidi and also about 4 million years old. The mountain is 844 m in height and its sides are rather eroded. Most of the mountain consists of basalt, but on the north side there is a small crag, which is made of granofyr. The name "flatfish" indicates its form. Let the children discover it!
7. Reynisfjall
8. Bolafjall
9. Mt Hraundrangi
10. Helgafell
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
This 73 m-high hill in an otherwise flat valley, once considered holy to the worshipers of Thor, is a nice place to stop and stretch your legs. There is a small fee to climb, as the hill is on private property, and the gentlemen manning the entrance was selling beautiful hats he was knitting himself! The climb is easy save the last little bit of scrambling up rocks, but the views of the surrounding valley, river and fields are spectacular. Bring a jacket, as the wind on the top is fierce. Also, take note on the wish-granting protocol clearly marked at the beginning of the climb, and you will have your wishes granted upon reaching the top! Note that there is a small car park on site, and clean washrooms across the road, which are reserved for people who pay the entrance fee.
