7 Wonders That Iceland Is Famous For
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The Famous Land Of Fire And Ice Is Also Known For Being The Second Largest Island In Europe. But Besides These Two Facts, What Else Is Iceland Famous For?
Iceland is an incredible country full of natural, jaw-dropping landscapes. The famous Northern Lights are not the only beauties in the country. So, check out some of the things that Iceland is also famous for:
Midnight Sun
In the summer, on days close to the solstice, Iceland has sunlight for 24 hours a day. This makes it perfect for taking advantage of every minute of the day and night. And to get to know the country’s enchanting beauties, as it is possible to stroll for hours and hours.
Volcanoes: The country is crossed by the famous volcanic mountain range, with twenty active volcanoes; which results in petrified lava even on black sand beaches, also to natural pools, and hot water waterfalls. If you want to, you can enter the chamber of a sleeping volcano or over a fire-breathing crater.
Ice Caves: There are two types of caves in Iceland, such as the natural ones formed by the Vatnajökull glacier, which has one of the most famous ice caves in the world. It is an easy walk in a divine setting since the upper part of the cave is always formed with a thin layer of ice. that ensures the brightness of the sun shines through the whole place. There are also the artificial ones formed by the Langjökull glacier. It is no less than 953 square kilometers.
Museums: Reykjavik is beautiful and offers a range of museums. One of the most famous of them is the Phallological Museum, dedicated to penises. But, there are also those for natural history, marine, and art galleries.
Aurora Borealis
Traveling around Iceland is already a spectacular experience on ordinary days, but traveling and still being able to hunt magical dancing lights are a great experience. And Iceland is one of the best countries for those who are looking to see this natural phenomenon.
Landscape: Covered by mountains, lakes, volcanoes, caves, waterfalls, and of course, ice everywhere… Iceland is famous for its natural scenery for films that are breathtaking!
Geyser: Hot springs that erupt, some even every 30 minutes. For example, in Iceland, more in the Haukadalur valley. There is also a geyser considered as one of the first-ever discovered.
If you are planning to visit Iceland, be sure to see these wonders that are so famous in tourist destinations, and for more tips or interesting facts, visit our blog and be prepared for your trip!
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