Home to spectacular geological wonders and natural phenomena, Iceland today is Europe's most sizzling destination. Geographically the second largest island in Europe, Iceland is located in the Atlantic Ocean. Extremely volatile, the region is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. The country has its special attractions in each of the four seasons. You can see Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, fantastic fjords and romantic shores, colourful steaming fields, Midnight sun, Northern lights that set the winter skies ablaze with colour and bizarre lava landscapes to name a few. You can get a glimpse into the rich Nordic cultural heritage of the Icelanders from the various colourful festivals, music, sagas and folklore.
Language: Icelandic Currency: Icelandic Króna (Ikr)
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- Reykjavík - Capital city.
- Gullfoss & Geysir - Gullfoss is a waterfall where you can see a rainbow through the spray when the sun is shining.
- Mývatn - Located in northeast Iceland, sights include Kverkfjöll ice caves; Námaskaro; or the Hverfell crater.
- Jökulsárgljúfur National Park - Located in the north east, it is Iceland's newest reserve
- Helgafell - Located in west central Iceland, it’s a holy mountain that figured so prominently in Icelandic history and literature.
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