the Northern Lights over Mount Kirkjufell, Iceland
a waterfall in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
a man exploring a glacier ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland
climbers climbing a steep slope in Skidadalur Valley, Iceland
a diver in Silfra, Iceland
hiker near Aldeyjarfoss waterfall, Iceland
an ice climber on Gigjokull Glacier, Iceland
a hiker on the way up Fimmvordurhals Pass, Iceland
a tent set up in the mountains near Klaengsholl, Iceland
a hiker looking over Skaftafell Glacier, Iceland
skiers hiking up Isafjordur, Northwest Fjords
horseback riders riding near Vestrahorn mountain, Iceland
ice climber on Langjokull Glacier, Iceland
a hiker sitting on the edge of Asberygi Canyon, Iceland
a surfer near Vik, Iceland
the Fjallsjokull ice cave, Iceland
Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Eldhraun, Iceland at sunset
a skier skiing down the Northwest Fjords of Iceland
Aldeyjarfoss waterfall, Iceland
hiker on Hornstrandir Peninsula, Iceland
paddle boarder on the Northwest Fjords, Iceland
a group of people watching the aurora at the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier, Iceland
Godafoss waterfall
Kerlingarfjoll, Iceland
Kleifarvatn, Iceland
Landmannalaugar, Iceland
Skutustadagigar Crater, Iceland
the aurora over the Jkulsrlun glacier, Iceland
the West Fjords, Iceland
two men mountain biking in Iceland
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The northern lights, which can usually be seen in Iceland from August to April, shine over Mount Kirkjufell.
Photograph by Nature's Beauty/Aurora

31 Stunning Photos of Adventures in Iceland

Find your next adventure in one of these breathtaking, impressive Icelandic landscapes.

July 11, 2017

Peppered with lush national parks, vast lava fields, and snow-covered glaciers, Iceland offers visitors the opportunity to experience the wild outdoors in a way only possible in this unique Nordic nation.

The country is home to adventures for every kind of traveler. Hikers can traverse moss-covered hills or follow days-long trails through the highlands. Downhill and cross-country skiers will find wintery slopes to explore in the Westfjords. Even surfers can join a welcoming community of dedicated wave-riders along the coast. From the mountains to the ocean, Iceland is packed with landscapes ripe for exploration.

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