When we hear of Iceland, the very first thing that comes in our mind is images of stunning natural beauty, hauntingly quiet lakes, lost castles and delicious fish dishes. But there is plenty more to discover in Iceland. It is a Nordic island nation, which is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and Lava fields. Most of the population of Iceland lives in the capital city of Reykjavik. Let’s have a look at some of the special places that you can visit and some interesting activities that you may resort to, while in Iceland.

Gaze in Wonder at the many waterfalls

Iceland is known for its vistas of astounding beauty and over 10,000 of these sites include waterfalls. A trip to Iceland is not complete without gazing at these waterfalls. You may visit the best of the best waterfalls such as Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gullfoss.  Skogafoss may be recognized by its bright green banks, while Gullfoss is a traditional two-tiered waterfall. You may find waterfalls with varied heights such as Bruarfoss (which is just 3 metres ) to Morsi Waterfalls that has a captivating height of over 240 meters.

Head to the Hot Springs