Just a 5 min drive from the Ring Road, its lagoon is smaller but rewards the visitor with great views of the glacier and surrounding mountains. Because there is no exit to the ocean, some of the icebergs get really close to the shore allowing you to fave fun around them.
This lava field is still steaming 30 years after the last volcanic event! Stay on the track if you don’t want your soles to melt and reconnect to the power of the Earth.
To avoid the crowds, drive on a small gravel road (558) on the Snaefellesnes peninsula to the lava field of Berserkjahraun. The geology and shapes are different, but the views as impressive. And most visitors stay on the main road and miss it.
If you’d like to enjoy the warm thermal waters of a hot spring pool, then the off the beaten track alternative is the Myvatn Baths in North Iceland, which will give you a more intimate experience.
This is the fifth largest town in Iceland, located in the north, and is a great place to catch the northern lights if you time your visit right. As well as being a beautiful town surrounded by fjords and wildlife, it’s also a great place to embark on a whale watching tour.