Hvítserkur, Iceland

Hvítserkur is a 15 m high basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland.

The sea has eroded what was once a volcano, leaving only the stack behind. The base of the stack has been reinforced with concrete to protect its foundations from the erosion of the sea. The rock has two holes at the base, that makes it look like an animal of some sort or perhaps a dragon who is drinking.

Several species of birds, such as gulls and fulmars, live on at Hvítserkur. It is half-white from the guano deposited on the rock. That is how the rock got its name Hvítserkur (white shirt in Icelandic). Hvít meaning white and -serkur meaning a long shirt.

and its name ("white shirt" in Icelandic) comes from the color of the guano deposited on its rocks.

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Landmannalaugar is a vast area of stunning and unique beauty in the heart of Iceland's southern Highlands. Throughout the summer, it is one of the most popular places for hiking and natural hot spring bathing.

Landmannalaugar is made up of windswept rhyolite mountains, a rock type that creates a full spectrum of dazzling colour. Shades of red, pink, green, blue and golden yellow make for an ethereal location. This dramatic region is nestled beside the raven-black Laugahraun lava field, a sweeping expanse of dried magma which originally formed in an eruption in 1477.

Landmannalaugar was historically best known for its natural geothermal baths. For centuries, it served as an area of shelter and respite for weary travellers who use these soothing springs as a means to relax after tiring excursions. Originally, those attending were settlers crossing the barren highlands, but today, they are tourists after an exciting trip.

The most popular road leading to Landmannalaugar, Sigölduleið, has such springs, and takes you past multiple stunning natural features, including Bláhylur lake, a magnificent body of water nestled in a dormant volcanic crater.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. This beautiful waterfall, that drops 60 m down, is part of the Seljalands River that runs from the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is about 120 km from Reykjavik. You can reach it by car, and than walk along the path that takes you behind the waterfall.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of the must place to visit in Iceland.