City: Iceland
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10 Scenic Walking Areas in Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss
Iceland (/ˈaɪslənd/ ( listen); Icelandic: Ísland, pronounced [ˈistlant]) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 348,580 and an area of 103,000 km (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavík and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population.
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1. Vitapollurinn
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Reykjavik Music Walk
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A one and half hour tour focuses on Iceland's pop and rock history and the landmark sites that have contributed to it's remarkable success abroad. The walk is guided by Arnar Eggert, Iceland's foremost popular music historian and journalist. Arnar can answer any questions about the fertile Icelandic music scene. The tour is free of charge and relies solely on contribution from partakers.
3. Giljar Horserental
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By rosaliek967
Me and my brother had an amazing time with Josefina! She was super spontaneous and friendly (I contacted her last minute via Facebook) and we rode for about 2 hours along the river. The horses were so lovely - I would have loved to take mine home ???? Along the trip we tölted multiple time (special pace of icelandic horses) and crossed the river which was fun and an experience! All in all the experience felt very authentic and familiar since Josefina is so friendly and the horses are so nice. Highly recommended both for beginners and a little more experienced riders! Thank you so much Josefina for the amazing time - it was definitely a highlight on my vacation :)
4. Viti Crater
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
An easy hike around the lip of the Viti crater, with its beautiful blue crater lake and steaming geothermal pipelines nearby. Don't be surprised if you suddenly feel like you are in the middle of a spy movie, seeking out the villain's lair! Take note: the trail will likely be muddy - REALLY muddy - so don't wear your good shoes. They will be caked in mud by the end of the hike! This is a good hike for all ages and skill levels, with no steep climbs or difficult terrain to navigate. Just follow the trampled path around the crater and back to the parking lot. Note that there are no services provided at this site.
5. Barour Snaefellsas
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By BoardingPass581156
When you walk to the cliffs, be aware that there are FOUR paths to different parts of the cliffs, and what you will see from each edge is entirely different and well worth the short walk to each one. Photographers' dream.
6. Husavik Yellow Lighthouse
7. Landmannalaugar
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Epicureously - London, United Kingdom
You need a 4 wheel drive to get here as it’s a really bumpy road plus you have to drive through rivers. Well worth the effort though. The landscape is stunning even by Iceland standards. You pass a couple of significant volcanoes on route too. The volcanic landscape is off the charts good. Lots of walks for all levels in this region.
8. Borgarfjaroarhofn
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
9. Sculpture and Shore Walk
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Indiana_Jonesse - San Francisco, United States
You can stroll here and walk from one end of the city to the other; and it was about 20 minute walk from our hotel to the city. One afternoon when it was nice and sunny and with no rain, I walked here. There are many sculptures including this Viking ship. Some also use their bikes. An activity to do.
10. Port Arnarstapi
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By margretsam - Reykjavik, Iceland
A must while travelling the Snæfellsnes. Visit Bárður Snæfellsás, the troll-protector of Snæfellsnes, many viewing platforms of the steep sea cliffs with their big waves and bird life, look at Gatklettur which is a spectacular natural rock formation in the sea, take a hike from Arnarstapi to Hellnar.
