12 Amazing Places in Iceland
- 6 лет назад
From the mesmerizing Blue Lagoon, to the most ive volcano on the island; These are 12 AMAZING Places in Iceland !\r
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12. Reynisdrangar\r
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11. The Ice Cave\r
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10. Goðafoss\r
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9. Skogafoss\r
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8. Kirkjufell\r
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7. Strokkur\r
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6. Grjótagjá\r
This place with a really hard name to pronounce is basically evidence that Iceland is a pretty mysterious and magical place. This certainly a “hot spot” for locals and tourist a like. The natural forming rift here is found over geothermal ivity but it heats up to just the right temperature, allowing people to take dip. In 1975, after a volcano erupted the water temperature rose too high for swimmers and due to the varying pressure in the Earths crust, its recommended to check with locals to see if its safe to swim in. Its not everyday you get the chance to swim at sweet cave hot spring pool like this, and we imagine you dont want to get boiled alive if its too hot, so its worth asking. \r
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5. Blue Lagoon, Iceland\r
Not a big fan of chlorine getting in your eyes? If youre looking for a naturally warm swimming pools, look no further than the Northern European country of Iceland. This ually wasnt naturally created like many on this list but made during a construction of geothermal powerplant. People began to notice the therapeutic qualities of the water and the mud and they just decided to not build the power plant after all . Whats also crazy about this pool, is that its located on the Mid Atlantic Ridge which will allow you to swim from one fault to the other, technically on two different continents. Its certainly one of Icelands most popular tourist attrions so you might see some cocktail waitresses bringing out some drinks! While this location is open to the public, the closest hotel that most people stay at here is the Blue Lagoon Clinic hotel. So drop your stuff off, enjoy this natural wonder. And dont forget to bring a towel! \r
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4. Hallgrimskirkja \r
When you reach the charming capital city of Reykjavik before flying back, make sure to check out a few of the man made structures as well. And if youre feeling extra courageous be sure to try the SHEEPS head at a local restaurant, which is a delicacy here! This strange Lutheran church is known as Hallgrimskirkja and I really would not want to take a spelling test in Iceland! Its one of the most notable buildings in this city and it rises 244 feet in the sky, making it Icelands tallest structure! The peak of the tower is also used as an observational tower to keep an eye on the city! The view from the top is certainly amazing as well and you can notice how colorful the town truly is! Theres also an organ here with over 5000 pipes and is 45 feet tall! The statue of the explorer Leif Ericsson stands proud in front of the church here and which was a present from us Americans. By the way, your welcome\r
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3. Asbyrgi\r
And just like that, were back to the nature which is probably the best thing to enjoy on this island Located in Northern Iceland this is amazing canyon is flooded with trees down below and is home to a vast ecosystem of different species. This is found east of Husavik and is notable for its steep canyon sides which can rise up to 300 feet high at a near perfect 90 degree angle in some cases. Its believed that this unique canyon was formed from massive glacial flooding after the last ice age! It must have been a pretty dramatic thing to witness. The horseshoe shape will help give you an idea of where you are at all times! \r
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2. Lake Kerid\r
This intense piece of Icelandic geography is found in the western part of the country and is also impressive when it freezes over a few times each year. This lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock and its about 160 feet deep! Its become a localized tourist attrion and theres even been concerts on the lake with musicians performing on rafts. The lake formed from rainwater filling up the caldera like a swimming pool and its relatively new, forming about 3000 years ago. This used to be a cone shaped volcano and when all of the lava was spewed, parts of the magma chamber collapsed \r
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1.Mt. Hekla\r
In the land of fire and ice, we feel as though its appropriate to put Icelands most ive and one of their most dangerous volcanoes as our number 1. Hikers still visit this place despite the possibility of it going off at any moment! It last went off in 2000 and geologists have certainly been monitoring this place more closely now . Despite its potential to devastate the country, its become an iconic symbol of iceland and theres even an airplane Icelandair decided to name the Hekla Aurora. This amazing geological structure is perfect example of how something can be
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12. Reynisdrangar\r
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11. The Ice Cave\r
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10. Goðafoss\r
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9. Skogafoss\r
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8. Kirkjufell\r
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7. Strokkur\r
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6. Grjótagjá\r
This place with a really hard name to pronounce is basically evidence that Iceland is a pretty mysterious and magical place. This certainly a “hot spot” for locals and tourist a like. The natural forming rift here is found over geothermal ivity but it heats up to just the right temperature, allowing people to take dip. In 1975, after a volcano erupted the water temperature rose too high for swimmers and due to the varying pressure in the Earths crust, its recommended to check with locals to see if its safe to swim in. Its not everyday you get the chance to swim at sweet cave hot spring pool like this, and we imagine you dont want to get boiled alive if its too hot, so its worth asking. \r
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5. Blue Lagoon, Iceland\r
Not a big fan of chlorine getting in your eyes? If youre looking for a naturally warm swimming pools, look no further than the Northern European country of Iceland. This ually wasnt naturally created like many on this list but made during a construction of geothermal powerplant. People began to notice the therapeutic qualities of the water and the mud and they just decided to not build the power plant after all . Whats also crazy about this pool, is that its located on the Mid Atlantic Ridge which will allow you to swim from one fault to the other, technically on two different continents. Its certainly one of Icelands most popular tourist attrions so you might see some cocktail waitresses bringing out some drinks! While this location is open to the public, the closest hotel that most people stay at here is the Blue Lagoon Clinic hotel. So drop your stuff off, enjoy this natural wonder. And dont forget to bring a towel! \r
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4. Hallgrimskirkja \r
When you reach the charming capital city of Reykjavik before flying back, make sure to check out a few of the man made structures as well. And if youre feeling extra courageous be sure to try the SHEEPS head at a local restaurant, which is a delicacy here! This strange Lutheran church is known as Hallgrimskirkja and I really would not want to take a spelling test in Iceland! Its one of the most notable buildings in this city and it rises 244 feet in the sky, making it Icelands tallest structure! The peak of the tower is also used as an observational tower to keep an eye on the city! The view from the top is certainly amazing as well and you can notice how colorful the town truly is! Theres also an organ here with over 5000 pipes and is 45 feet tall! The statue of the explorer Leif Ericsson stands proud in front of the church here and which was a present from us Americans. By the way, your welcome\r
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3. Asbyrgi\r
And just like that, were back to the nature which is probably the best thing to enjoy on this island Located in Northern Iceland this is amazing canyon is flooded with trees down below and is home to a vast ecosystem of different species. This is found east of Husavik and is notable for its steep canyon sides which can rise up to 300 feet high at a near perfect 90 degree angle in some cases. Its believed that this unique canyon was formed from massive glacial flooding after the last ice age! It must have been a pretty dramatic thing to witness. The horseshoe shape will help give you an idea of where you are at all times! \r
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2. Lake Kerid\r
This intense piece of Icelandic geography is found in the western part of the country and is also impressive when it freezes over a few times each year. This lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock and its about 160 feet deep! Its become a localized tourist attrion and theres even been concerts on the lake with musicians performing on rafts. The lake formed from rainwater filling up the caldera like a swimming pool and its relatively new, forming about 3000 years ago. This used to be a cone shaped volcano and when all of the lava was spewed, parts of the magma chamber collapsed \r
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1.Mt. Hekla\r
In the land of fire and ice, we feel as though its appropriate to put Icelands most ive and one of their most dangerous volcanoes as our number 1. Hikers still visit this place despite the possibility of it going off at any moment! It last went off in 2000 and geologists have certainly been monitoring this place more closely now . Despite its potential to devastate the country, its become an iconic symbol of iceland and theres even an airplane Icelandair decided to name the Hekla Aurora. This amazing geological structure is perfect example of how something can be