Icelandic Phallological Museum
Oh, the jokes are endless here, but though this unique museum houses a huge collection of penises, its actually very well done. From pickled pickles to petrified wood, there are 283 different members on display, representing all Icelandic mammals and beyond. Featured items include
Erpsstaðir
When the peanut gallery starts moaning, ‘Are we there yet?’, you know it’s time to head to Erpsstaðir, the perfect place to stretch your legs. Like a mirage for sweet-toothed wanderers, this dairy farm on the gorgeous Rte 60 (between Búðardalur and the Ring Road; with high mountain
Dyrhólaey
One of the south coast’s most recognisable natural formations is the rocky plateau and huge stone sea arch at Dyrhólaey (deer-lay), which rises dramatically from the surrounding plain 10km west of Vík, at the end of Rte 218. The promontory is a nature reserve thats rich in bird lif
Akureyrarkirkja
Dominating the town from high on a hill, Akureyri’s landmark church was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, the architect responsible for Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja. Although the basalt theme connects them, Akureyrarkirkja looks more like a stylised 1920s US skyscraper than its big-cit
Settlement Centre
Housed in an imaginatively restored warehouse by the harbour, the must-see Settlement Centre offers fascinating insights into the history of Icelandic settlement and the Saga era. The museum is divided into two exhibitions, each take about ½hr to visit. The Settlement Exhibition co
Stöng
Buried by white volcanic ash in 1104 during one of Hekla’s eruptions, this ancient farm once belonged to Gaukur Trandilsson, a 10th-century Viking who lived a tempestuous life. Excavated in 1939 (Iceland’s first proper archaeological dig), its an important site, used to help date V
Dynjandi
Tumbling in a broad sweep over a 100m-rocky scarp at the head of Dynjandivogur bay, Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) is the most dramatic waterfall in the Westfjords. The bumpy drive to Dynjandi, from either direction, is famous in Iceland for its incredible views; youll see how the falls are
Harpa
With its ever-changing facets glistening on the waters edge, Reykjavík’s sparkling Harpa concert hall and cultural centre is a beauty to behold. In addition to a season of top-notch shows (some free), it’s worth stopping by to explore the shimmering interior with harbor vistas, or
National Museum
This superb museum displays artefacts from Settlement to the modern age. Exhibits give an excellent overview of Iceland’s history and culture, and the audioguide adds loads of detail. The strongest section describes the Settlement Era – including how the chieftains ruled and the in
Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum
For some birdwatching background, swing by Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum, housed in a beautiful lakeside building that fuses modern design with traditional turfhouse. Inside you’ll find an impressive collection of taxidermic avians (more than 180 types from around the world), including e
Herring Era Museum
Lovingly created over 16 years, this award-winning museum does a stunning job of recreating Siglufjörður’s boom days between 1903 and 1968, when it was the herring-fishing capital of Iceland. Set in three buildings that were part of an old Norwegian herring station, the museum brin
Reykjavík 871±2: The Settlement Exhibition
This fascinating archaeological ruin/museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002, and the other settlement-era finds from central Reykjavík. It imaginatively combines technological wizardry and archaeology to give a glimpse into early Ice
The Tectonic Plates
The Þingvellir plain is situated on a tectonic plate boundary where North America and Europe are tearing away from each other at a rate of 1mm to 18mm per year. As a result, the plain is scarred by dramatic fissures, ponds and rivers, including the great rift Almannagjá . A path ru
Hallgrímskirkja
Reykjavík’s immense white-concrete church (1945–86), star of a thousand postcards, dominates the skyline, and is visible from up to 20km away. Get an unmissable view of the city by taking an elevator trip up the 74.5m-high tower . In contrast to the high drama outside, the Lutheran
Skálanes
You might think Seyðisfjörður is the end of the line, but further retreat is possible. The remote farm Skálanes, 19km east of Seyðisfjörður along the fjord edge, is an independent nature reserve and heritage field centre. The owner has restored the once-abandoned farmstead into a v
Jökulsárlón
Spectacular, luminous-blue icebergs drift through Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, right beside the Ring Road between Höfn and Skaftafell. Even when you’re driving along, expecting this surreal scene, it’s still a splendid surprise. Its one of Icelands top visual treats: take in wondrou
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