Iceland is a travel destination in Northern Europe. Its capital is Reykjavik. July and June are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Iceland
Reykjavik (city, Capital Region) — World's northernmost capital — colourful houses, geothermal pools, and Northern Lights base.
Blue Lagoon (natural, Southern Peninsula) — Milky geothermal spa in a lava field — Iceland's most iconic wellness experience.
Golden Circle (natural, South Iceland) — Essential route — Þingvellir, Geysir spouting hot spring, and thundering Gullfoss waterfall.
Vatnajökull Glacier (natural, East Iceland) — Europe's largest glacif covering 8% of Iceland — ice caves, outlets, and Skaftafell hikes.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (natural, East Iceland) — Icebergs calving into a serene lagoon then drifting to Diamond Beach.
Northern Lights (natural, Northwest Iceland) — Best viewing September–March away from city lights — nature's most breathtaking light show.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula (natural, West Iceland) — Dramatic glacier-capped volcano, Kirkjufell mountain, and lava fields on a single road.
Westfjords (natural, Westfjords) — Remote rugged fjords — Dynjandi waterfall, puffin colonies, and the edge of the world feeling.
Landmannalaugar (natural, South Iceland) — Rainbow-coloured rhyolite mountains, natural hot springs, and lava fields in the highlands.
Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) (natural, South Iceland) — Glacier valley surrounded by three glaciers — a hiker's paradise in the southern highlands.