{"id":1230,"date":"2016-02-29T16:56:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T14:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2022-12-12T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T13:16:39","slug":"things-to-do-in-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/things-to-do-in-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Winter Wonderland &#8211; Best Things To Do In Iceland!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><b>Magical Winter Wonderland \u2013 Best Things To Do In Iceland!<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/iceland\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a magical winter wonderland, and by far one of the most beautiful places in the world. Whether you are traveling solo or with family, Iceland should be high on your bucket list. Join us as we explore the best things to do in Iceland and discover what makes this country so special.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Best things to do in Iceland:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa<\/li>\n<li>The Golden Circle Route<\/li>\n<li>Northern Lights Iceland Tour<\/li>\n<li>Eldhraun Lava Field<\/li>\n<li>Exploring Reykjavik<\/li>\n<li>The Last Turf Church of Hof<\/li>\n<li>Hvitserkur Rock Formations<\/li>\n<li>Godafoss Waterfall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/iceland\/blue-lagoon\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural spa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best things to do in Iceland and is considered one of the wonders of the world&nbsp; for a good reason. This huge lagoon&#8217;s geothermal water that is infused with natural minerals at a warm, soothing temperature. The lagoon is a breathtaking site as well as has many health benefits. The site also offers spa facilities, restaurants and bars and even a hotel with its own private lagoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1238\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_245259217.jpg\" alt=\"#bluelagoon #iceland #spa best things to do in Iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" data-wp-pid=\"1232\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Lagoon, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>The <\/b><b>Golden Circle Route<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/iceland\/thingvellir-national-park\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This famous route<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes Thingvellir National Park, a historical landmark as this is where the parliament of Iceland was first founded and continued to meet until 1798. This magnificent landscape is also an active volcanic area and a UNSECO World Heritage Site. The route includes the awe inspiring Gullfoss Waterfall and the 1,000 year old Geysir Geothermal Area, and active Geysir Hot Springs with hot mud pits and exploding geysers.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1253\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_160512017.jpg\" alt=\"#Gullfoss #waterfall #iceland best things to do in Iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" data-wp-pid=\"1233\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Northern <span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Lights<\/span>&nbsp;Iceland Tour<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the biggest show on earth! This amazing spectacle, of bright green, red and blue lights, can best be seen in in wide open spaces that has low pollution. The best time to see the lights is from October to march and even if you stay at Reykjavik you can take a short walk out of the center and see the breathtaking phenomena.Witnessing the Northern Lights is certainly one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best things to do in iceland. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1235\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1235\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_262234709.jpg\" alt=\"#northernlights #iceland best things to do in Iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"1233\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Northern Lights, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Eldhraun Lava Field<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lush green moss covered landscape was created in one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history. Located in the south of Iceland, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lava field <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is 565 square km of serenity and stunning, almost fairy tale like views.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1236\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1236\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_296318777.jpg\" alt=\"#lave #iceland #Eldhraun best things to do in iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-wp-pid=\"1236\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eldhraun lava field, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b> Best things to do in Reykjavik <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/iceland\/capital\/reykjavik\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capital of Iceland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is like the little engine that could. This small town is familiar and friendly as it is energetic and exciting. There are cozy cafes, great restaurants, street art, cool musical acts, museum and vibrant nightlife. Other than that, Reykjav\u00edk is the starting point for many adventures, day trips, horseback riding, glacier climbing, river rafting, caving and whale watching.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1237\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_316413410.jpg\" alt=\"#Reykjav\u00edk #iceland best things to do in iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"1237\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>The Last Turf Church of Hof<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like a scene out of fantasy movie, the little <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village of Hof<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for its turf houses- houses that were built with turf roofs to protect settlers from bad weather. &nbsp;Such a building is the Hofskirkja Church, which was the last turf church to be built in this style and is one of six turf churches in Iceland still standing. The churches\u2019 charming exterior and picturesque surrounding will make you want to look for elves and trolls!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1240\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_121456684.jpg\" alt=\"#hof #church #iceland best things to do in iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"1240\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Turf Church of Hof, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Hvitserkur Rock Formations <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hvitserkur<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a unique rock that emerges from the ocean and serves as a home to many birds and seals. Located at the north of Iceland this rock is believed to be a troll that forgot to avoid the light and turned into stone, or a dragon that was frozen while drinking. We told you this was fairy land!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_142849129.jpg\" alt=\"#Hvitserkur #iceland best things to do in iceland \" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-wp-pid=\"1241\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hvitserkur, Iceland<\/p>\n<h2><b>Godafoss Waterfall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This spectacular vision is known as the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterfall of the Gods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. Located at North-Central Iceland, the extraordinary waterfall has an historical significance as this was where \u00deorgeir \u00deorkelsson, the lawspeaker of Iceland, decided the Iceland will be a Christian land in the year 1000 and dispensed of his heathen gods at this waterfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1243\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=is&amp;title=Iceland%20Route%20Planner&amp;gclid=CIbtw5SMncsCFeQp0wodyikPBw&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=icelandpost&amp;utm_campaign=iceland%20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_243691786.jpg\" alt=\"#Godafoss #waterfall #iceland best things to do in iceland\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"1242\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Godafoss waterfall, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- Start RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><iframe style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/embedded.php?id=d9490970\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><a title=\"All Around Iceland\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/itineraries\/15-day-romantic-trip-reykjavik-iceland.html?id=d9490970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start planning your perfect trip to Iceland!<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- End RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magical Winter Wonderland \u2013 Best Things To Do In Iceland! 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