Iceland is one of the most amazing places in the world to visit, and if you've got a trip planned there, you're in for one of the experiences of a lifetime (especially if you've never been before). The culture is amazing, the people are wonderful...but above all, the sights are like few places that exist anywhere else in the world. Iceland is one of the planet's most truly beautiful locations, and people the world over have been inspired and captivated by its true natural beauty. As such, it can be understandably tough to narrow down all the options when you're planning your itinerary! With so many incredible options available, figuring out the best Icelandic sights can be sort of tough, so we'll talk about the top five places that you might think about visiting while you're in Iceland. Hopefully this list makes narrowing down your selections a little easier so you can relax and enjoy one of the most incredibly beautiful places on the entire planet.1. Asbyrgi. Truly a wonderful place, Asbyrgi is indeed considered a pretty significant wonder of the natural world. You might not have heard of it, but it's a canyon that's roughly three and a half kilometers long, with walls that are about 100 meters high. It's a pretty impressive sight, and during the breeding season you can see the fulmars -- a beautiful seabird, one species of which is extinct -- occupying the canyon walls. It's a truly impressive place, and should absolutely be on your list.
2. Glacier Fjords of Jokulfirdir. Thankfully, you'll be visiting Iceland to take in the sights and hopefully not participate in one of their legendary spelling bees. On your list of sights, however, should be the Glacier Fjords of Jokulfirdir -- they're located in one of the colder regions of Iceland, and are part of the Western Fjords. They're beautiful, though, and are home to an active geothermal field which is of particular interest to scientists and environmentalists alike.
3. Geysir. Do you love a good geyser? Who doesn't! Geysir is an area that's got a few of them, and it's one of the best-known geyser areas in all of Iceland. Geysir itself (the name of the one of the actual geysers) is the main attraction of this area, and it's brother geyser is known as Strokkur. You can definitely get your geyser fix by visiting this legendary geyser field.
Geysir, Iceland
4. Gullfoss. If you're looking for a great place to visit right after you're done taking in the sights over at the aptly-named geyser field of Geysir, you can head over to Gullfoss -- it's a gorgeous natural waterfall that's in a huge
canyon bordered by massive cliff faces on either side. The rock ledges are about thirty-two meters above the water below, which makes for a pretty impressively huge waterfall.
5. Myvatn. Lava formations are one of the main attractions when you visit Iceland, a region that's known for its volcanic activity and tectonic movement (you can literally stand on the American tectonic plate and look at the European one next to it). Even if you've gone out of your way to book the best Kirkjubaejarklaustur hotels during your stay, it's still worth making sure you get to see the beautiful sights at Myvatn as well.