We just got back from the most wonderful 5 day trip around Iceland & I still keep dreaming about that beautiful nature we’ve got to explore. Let me share some of the top spots with you all!

Seljalandsfoss– The most impressive thing about this spot is that you can actually walk under it and see the fall in the most impressive way. Perfect for taking those adventurous pictures!

Reynisfhara Black Sand Beach– The black sand beach of Reynisfjara on Iceland’s South Coast is one of the most unique beaches in the world. The black sand isn’t the only lava creation here. Opposite of the sea is an enormous natural pyramid made of basalt columns that looks like a staircase to the sky. This basalt cliff is called Gardar. You can also watch some of the most exciting wave crashing right here!

Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. It is so worth visiting guys! If you’re around, make sure to also book a boat trip to be taken as close to the glaciers as possible. It’s breathtaking experience!

Back to the Golden Circle, we also made a stopped at Strokkur. It is a relatively small area to walk around, but there are plenty of points of interest. For example, there are bubbling springs and Geysir, which has not erupted for some time. Strokkur erupts regularly (every few minutes). This is THE place to get some great photos. Would definitely recommend visiting!

I also cannot help, but mention the most beautiful place we’ve got to stay at while visiting Laugarvatn. Héradsskólinn Boutique Hostel was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, considered by most the greatest architect in Iceland’s history. The building was originally constructed as a school in 1928. It remained a foundation for education and culture until 1991 when the school closed. Recently re-opened, it is now the most perfect place to stay at while exploring that famous Golden Circle of Iceland. It was so refreshing to stay at this beautiful place after a long time exploring!

On our stay there, we’ve also visited a nearby SPA called Fontana which is a great alternative to the famous Blue Lagoon. All the locals we’ve met said they appreciate this one even more!

I love water, so a hike to a hot river for some bathing sounds like a perfect afternoon to me. That’s exactly what we did on our last full day in Iceland. There is a beautiful Reykjadalur valley, in the vicinity of Hveragerði town, only 45 km away from Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city. If you’re passing by, make sure to take your swimming suit & don’t be afraid to hike 3km up the mountain to get the best experience ever!

Sadly, I lost quite a bunch of pictures from my trip as I recently water damaged by old laptop. You know how much this sucks if it ever happened to you!! Anyway, I still have the best memories in my head left, luckily!

Here are some other places we got to visit and absolutely loved:

Skogafoss– is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward, the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometres, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.

Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is an iconic waterfall of Iceland offering a spectacular view of the forces and beauty of untouched nature. Gullfoss is part of the Golden Circle tour, located in South Iceland on the Hvítá (White) river which is fed by Iceland´s second biggest glacier, the Langjökull. The water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon which walls reach up to 70 meters in height. On a sunny day shimmering rainbow can be seen over the falls.

Thingvellir National Park- it is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It’s known for the Althing, the site of Iceland’s parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site you can find an old iconic church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of 2 tectonic plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures.

Gunnuhver– this area is close to Reykjanes lighthouse and is collectively named Gunnuhver after a legend of a female ghost. It is said that she had caused great disturbance in the area until a priest set a trap for her and she fell into the spring. Such a mysterious place!

Great places to stay at:

Forsæla– situated in a residential area of Reykjavik, this early-1900s house is 70 m from central Reykjavik’s Laugavegur shopping street.

Hof 1 Hotel– set a 15-minute drive from Skaftafell National Park, this hotel offers an on-site bistro and brightly decorated rooms. We stayed on our way to see glaciers and had the most relaxing time!

Skyrhúsid Guest House– set a 10-minute drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier, this guest house offers bright and basic rooms & gives you a proper Icelandic farm experience.

We had so much fun visiting Iceland and we were so sad to leave! In fact, we are already talking about coming there for at least a couple of weeks. Hopefully in the summer time! Let me know if you’ve ever visited this beautiful country or are planning to visit!