Fearless Iceland Bucket List: Best Places to Visit when in Iceland
You’ve seen pictures, you know how stunning the landscapes are, how majestic the waterfalls look and how beautiful the scenery is. Iceland itself is a bucket list destination but the pictures don’t do it justice, you have to travel to Iceland yourself to experience the natural beauty first-hand.
To help you plan for your Iceland trip I’ve put together this Iceland bucket list to help you make sure you see all of the best spots in the country. From the best places to visit in Iceland to the top things to see in Iceland, this bucket list is going to have you booking a ticket ASAP!
Spot the Northern Lights
There are few things as magical as watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky in an array of colours. So a trip to Iceland is not complete without taking the time to see the Northern Lights in their true glory in one of the best places in the world to witness them first hand: Iceland.
The best time of the year to see the Northern Lights is from September to mid-April. This is when the nights are dark and there is less of a chance of rain or snow. The Northern Lights can be seen from anywhere in Iceland but areas such as the Westfjords and Northern Iceland have the longest amount of darkness and is where you’ll have the best chance to see them.
Chill Out in the Blue Lagoon
When you visit Iceland you’ll be doing a ton of adventures so be sure to take some time to kick back and relax at the Blue Lagoon, the most famous thing to do in Iceland after watching the Northern Lights.
It’s milky blue waters make it seem other worldly (just like the rest of Iceland does too!). This natural geothermal spa has an average water temperature of 39°C and is open year round so you can soak in the rich minerals and feel the amazing benefits for your skin.
Go Chasing Waterfalls
You’ve seen them on Instagram and you know that life is better when you’re chasing waterfalls. Iceland is one of the top places in the world to see waterfalls that will blow you away. Unique rock landscapes, towering falls and green hills make the waterfalls in this country so spectacular. Be sure to add a few to your Iceland itinerary.
Some of the most famous include:
- Skogafoss
- Gullfoss
- Svartifoss
- Seljalandsfoss
Discover Reykjavik
All of your wicked adventures will start and end in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital and largest city. Spend a few nights here to discover the best things to do in Reykjavik such as Hallgrímur’s Church, Sólfar and Harpa. Be sure to have a few drinks with the locals and try some classic Icelandic cuisine!
Visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Located in Western Iceland, even locals refer to this place as being magical as it is full of many incredible natural landscapes and features. The highlight of the area being the Snæfellsjökull glacier which even inspired Jules Verne’s popular book, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Popular spots to visit while in the area are Gerðuberg, the golden beaches of Langaholt, Bjarnarfoss waterfall, and Rauðfeldsgjá gorge. While I could go on and on about the many spots to visit here, the bottom line is if you have time, go to this part of Iceland!
While I could literally go on and on about the many bucket list items around Iceland, the ones I listed above is a good place to start your trip! While planning can get a bit overwhelming (there is just so much to see and do!!), take it step by step and highlight the things that really interest you the most. Happy exploring!
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