- Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, is a popular attraction and pastime. It’s conveniently located between the capital and the main airport, making it accessible to the majority of tourists.
- There are many hiking possibilities in Iceland. If you decide to go off the beaten route, sturdy ankle-supporting walking boots are suggested since the ground is typically jagged lava rock or springy moss with concealed holes!
- The town of Akureyri in the north has a wonderful small ski area, and the mountains of the Troll Peninsula provide world-class terrain for ski touring, ski climbing, and heli skiing.
- With world-class frozen waterfalls and lots of glaciers, ice climbing is fantastic.
- Glacier hiking is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist activities, with Skaftafell in the southeast serving as the epicenter.
- Whale watching is offered from Reykjavik all year and from Husavik during the summer.
- Snowmobiling offers some excellent possibilities for accessing places that would otherwise be inaccessible.