The Highlands
Discover the best destinations in The Highlands. Waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, and more — browse 6+ attractions with maps and driving distances.
Kerlingarfjoll: Navigating the Rhyolite Highlands and the Hveradalir Geothermal System
A technical guide to the Kerlingarfjoll highlands, focusing on the transition from a defunct summer ski resort to a premier geothermal hiking destination via the F35 Kjolur route.
Landmannalaugar: The geothermal heart of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve
A high-altitude landscape of rhyolite mountains, obsidian lava fields, and geothermal rivers accessible only during the brief Highland summer.
Askja: Navigation and Geology in the Central Highlands
Penetrate the remote interior of Iceland to reach Askja, a massive volcanic caldera where geothermal crater baths and lunar landscapes offer a raw encounter with the island's geological power.
Hveradalir: Navigating the Steaming Rhyolite Slopes of Kerlingarfjoll
A logistical guide to visiting Hveradalir, a high-altitude geothermal valley in Iceland's central highlands defined by orange mountains, boiling mud, and year-round snow.
Hveravellir: An oasis of steam and silica in the Icelandic highlands
Located along the ancient Kjolur route, Hveravellir offers a rare convergence of active geothermal wonders, historical outlaw lore, and remote highland solitude.
Lakagígar: Exploring the 25-kilometer volcanic fissure in the southern highlands
A guide to visiting the remote Laki craters, from the challenging drive across unbridged rivers to the historical weight of the 1783 eruption.