the Northern Lights over Mount Kirkjufell, Iceland

a man exploring a glacier ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland

climbers climbing a steep slope in Skidadalur Valley, 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 skier skiing down the Northwest Fjords of 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

the aurora over the Jkulsrlun glacier, 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

ADVENTURE

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.