When I thought of writing about the most beautiful places in Iceland, I didn’t really have to ‘think’. Watching the carelessly drifting clouds getting kissed by green mountains was inspiration enough.

Unlike the soft slopes of Swiss villages, Iceland is blessed with ruggedly handsome sights. It is a land of unparalleled scenic wonders, where glassy chunks of ice float on black sand beaches and teal blue lakes nestle in crimson craters.

Just as the scenic places in Norway, took our breath away, these gorgeous and photogenic spots in Iceland will cause a Scandinavian storm in your camera!

As kids you probably read stories of unicorns galloping over rainbows and mysterious caves hidden behind curtains of waterfalls. Those fantasies come alive when you travel to Europe with your own kids! Packed with most beautiful places in Iceland, this post shows what you cannot miss on your Icelandic adventure !

Most beautiful places in Iceland :

1. Strokkur

If I am starting a list of most dramatic places in Iceland then I have to begin with Strokkur. Here the earth’s cauldron erupts with its own brand of violent beauty, shooting steam and boiling water into the heavens. This little geyser puts on a spectacle every 5-10 mins and appears to enjoy an audience!

2. Skogafoss

One of the most beautiful places in Iceland is Skogafoss. It is a majestic waterfall located in the Southern coast of the island nation. You may have seen countless waterfalls in your life but Skogafoss captures your imagination unlike any. Like a wide curtain of water tumbling down from the skies, this waterfall is a must see place in Iceland.

3. Elf Houses at Skogar Museum

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One unique thing to do in Iceland is to visit elf houses. These tiny homes appear to have sprung right out of some magical fable. About a hundred years ago, Icelandic people lived in these turf houses to protect themselves from the harsh climatic conditions of this windswept country. Skogar is about a minute away from Skogafoss, so don’t miss it! A beautiful cultural insight into the lives of early Icelanders.

4. Cliffs of Dyrholaey

Most people who visit Iceland just go around the Golden Circle and head back, which is a pity because many of  Iceland’s scenic wonders lie in it’s Southern Coast.

Wild waves which have travelled uninterrupted all the way from Antarctica to Iceland, can be seen from these stunning cliffs. The drive up to these cliffs is an adventure in itself. We got to see gorgeous Puffins and other aquatic birds. Dyrholaey is the whole package – scenery, wildlife and adrenaline!

5. Reynisfjara

The black sand beach at Reynisfjara with its monsterous Atlantic waves makes a powerful combination. On the shores of Reynisfjara you suddenly become aware of your every breath making you feel really alive. There is something about this place that I cannot describe, perhaps it is the potent mix of peril and beauty.

6. Kerio

Kerio is one of the most visually striking spots in Iceland. It is a huge crimson crater filled with emerald waters, how could it not be beautiful?  With its majestic beauty it implores you to linger around. It’s a photographer’s delight!

We really had a hard time leaving the place. Go around it, maybe tiptoe over the edge of crater or step inside it – the whole place is so intriguing, it makes you curious like a cat!

7. Thingevellir

Thingevellir national park on the surface looks like any other landscape in Iceland. But it has a special geological significance. Like two best friends drifting apart after a rift, here the tectonic plates of Europe and North America are being torn apart.

One of the most beautiful places in Iceland, Thingevellir Park is the only place on planet where you can see this divide above sea-level. Silfra Canyon is one of the most photogenic places in Iceland. You can literally swim between two continents.

8. Blue Lagoon: Beautiful Place in Iceland

Aah… here comes the most  talked about place in Iceland! Blue Lagoon is a marvelous turquoise pool of geothermal waters that has become the symbol of Iceland in some ways. Located just 20 minute drive from Keflavik International airport, this scenic place in Iceland is very convenient to include in your Icelandic itinerary.

9. Basalt Columns

When we talk about picturesque spots, we often think of green meadows or turquoise beaches. How about grey cliffs of Basalt that make geometric patterns by a black beach? Yes Iceland’s unique landscape makes these hexagon columns one of the most unusual places in the country.

So when you are in Iceland, witness the marriage of lava and snow, swim between continents or let handsome horses whisper Viking sagas to you. The list of authentic and uniquely Icelandic experiences never ends

Hope you enjoyed reading our selection of Iceland’s most scenic spots. Which ones stole your heart ? Let us know in comments below !