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[Saundra Balock]

Findthe map of Iceland you need with these 20 Icelandic attraction maps. We have created all the essential maps of Iceland's must-see attractions in Google Maps to easily help you navigate where to go.

Whether you're looking for waterfalls, volcanoes, or fun things to do, these maps will help you find anything you need to locate in Iceland. We also recommend browsing Iceland's largest selection of tours. Or, if you prefer to drive, hire a rental car or book a self-drive tour. Go here to find the cheapest hotels in Iceland before you book your trip.

Organizing an itinerary in a foreign country can be overwhelming, especially if you haven't been before. Most guests want to know what to do and where to go before they arrive. Should you stay in one place, take day tours, or head to a different city every night? Where can you find the most beautiful natural wonders, what are the primary sites around where you're staying, and how to reach the best tourist attractions in Iceland?

You can rent a car in Iceland and book a self-drive tour or guided vacation package that will schedule your route, accommodation, and activities. The following maps can help you visualize what is ahead and get excited about your journey. In addition to this, all individual self-drive and vacation packages come with a map attached.

Before diving into the various maps of Iceland, firstly, let's answer where Iceland is on the world map. Iceland is a European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Norway and Greenland. Most of Iceland is just south of the Arctic Circle, though the tiny island of Grimsey is within the limits of the Arctic Circle.

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik, on the edge of the Southern Peninsula in the Southwest. About 135,000 people live in Reykjavik, about one-third of the country's population. If you include the surrounding townships of the Capital Region, the population is about 220,000.

There's a bit of overlap between Northwest Iceland and Northeast Iceland. Sometimes, they're collectively referred to as North Iceland. Sometimes, the Icelandic Highlands, located in central Iceland, are referred to as a region of their own.

Booking a self-drive tour can help organize this for you, with accommodations being booked in advance as you traverse the country. These driving maps of Iceland can help you pick which places to go if you're planning your trip independently.

This Iceland attractions map includes the most famous waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers, and beaches along the route. It's also easy to stray a little off the Ring Road to include some of the lesser-known attractions in Eastfjords or the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland.

These sights include the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, home to Arctic foxes and some of Iceland's most notable birds, like Arctic terns and black guillemots. If you want to go birdwatching, visit the Latrabjarg bird cliffs. The cliffs are 9 miles (14 kilometers) long and are the largest bird cliffs in Europe, so it's a great place to see the famous Atlantic puffin.

While in the Westfjords, you can also visit the 'Jewel of the Westfjords,' the stunning Dynjandi waterfall with its cascading flow down dramatic cliffs. We also recommend seeing Raudisandur beach, which is unusual for Iceland as its sands are naturally reddish-pink rather than the typical volcanic black.

You can visit the Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area, and Thingvellir National Park. It also includes natural sights like the Hraunfossar waterfall and human-made attractions such as the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

Since the capital is located in the center of the west's attractions, you can visit all major sites while staying in Reykjavik. Think of this as a highlights map of Iceland if you want to see the area's top sights in just a few days.

While traveling in West Iceland, you may want to spend more than a day exploring the Snaefellsnes peninsula. This two-day West Coast and Snaefellsnes peninsula winter tour is a great option to make the most of each location, whereas this six-day winter self-drive tour of the Golden Circle and Snaefellsnes peninsula is tailored towards northern lights hunting.

The landscape of the South Coast of Iceland is known for its dramatic volcanic deserts and beautiful waterfalls. It has quickly become one of the most popular routes because it's close to Reykjavik and accessible. In one day, you can enjoy a round trip of visiting black sand beaches, taking a glacier hike tour, and exploring waterfalls and volcanoes.

If you only have a few days in Iceland and want to spend time on the South Coast, you can take a two-day summer South Coast tour or a two-day winter South Coast tour that will take you to all the highlights.

The nature reserve is a hiker's paradise with many hikes available, whether it be a day hike or a multi-day journey. It makes a suitable base camp for anyone who wants to climb Hvannadalshnukur, the highest peak in Iceland. Take a Hvannadalshnukur climbing tour to ensure you can hike up safely with the expertise of a local guide.

Other popular routes in the area include a walk up to Svartifoss waterfall with its iconic basalt columns and another to Svinafellsjokull glacier, an outlier glacier of Vatnajokull. You can also take a 3.5-hour Glacier Hike on the Fallsjokull glacier with a licensed guide.

Also nearby is the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, a large lake filled with enormous icebergs that break off from a glacial tongue and drift slowly out to sea. The lake is the deepest in Iceland and is also home to many seals that might say hi to visitors. The best way to experience this unique natural wonder is a boat tour of the Jokulsarlon lagoon to experience the icebergs up close.

It's also home to the second-largest settlement outside the Capital Region, Akureyri. You can also visit the 'whale watching capital of Europe' Husavik, the beautiful Lake Myvatn and the stunning Asbyrgi canyon.

Lake Myvatn is definitely worth a visit while exploring North Iceland. The lake is the fourth largest in the country and is dotted with small islands. It's in a highly active geothermal area with many unique geological features and hot springs. You can take a dip in the geothermal water at Myvatn Nature Baths, which has large pools of warm mineral-rich water as well as two steam baths. Booking admission to the Myvatn Nature Baths is a great way to unwind after a day of exploring this beautiful area.

As you can see on the map of Myvatn lake above, the lake is also close to Krafla volcano and the Viti crater. The region is excellent for birdwatching and even the arctic fox can sometimes be spotted near nesting sites.

If you visit Asbyrgi canyon, don't forget to stop at the nearby Jokulsargljufur canyon and Dettifoss waterfall, the second most powerful waterfall in Europe. The whole area is an excellent place to see the northern lights, and there are tours dedicated to helping visitors do just that. Try this northern lights tour from Akureyri, or sign up for a 10-hour Diamond Circle tour to see all the best sights in the area.

Iceland's rugged landscape, with its wealth of glaciers and rivers, means there are more waterfalls than you can count all around the country. You don't even need to leave the city borders of Reykjavik since there's a waterfall found right in the valley of Ellidaardalur!

It would be impossible to try to count all the waterfalls that exist in Iceland. Many of them have no names, and new ones form each year from melting glaciers or changes in the ground due to earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

The natural pools are harder to pin down as many do not appear on Google Maps. But it's such a treat that we've added the ones we can find to this map of Iceland with attractions. Some are in the middle of nowhere, with no roads near them. Others are unmarked, so it's best to ask the locals if there are any hot pools in the vicinity.

The pools also vary in look, size, and temperature. Some natural hot springs are forbidden to enter because of danger (high temperature or falling rocks) or to protect the pools and the delicate surrounding nature.

You can also explore beautiful volcanic craters that are easy to hike up to and around, such as Hverfjall and Kerid. You can even enter the now dormant caldera of a volcano with the Inside the Volcano tour. It's the only caldera on Earth where you can descend into it and explore its vast and colorful magma chamber.

If you want to leave the city center for some beautiful sunset views or to see the northern lights in the winter, then head to the lighthouse at Grotta peninsula. Another unique place just outside the city is Videy island, which can be reached by ferry departing from the harbor, where you can see the historical Videyjarstofa and the Imagine Peace art installation by Yoko Ono. Alternatively, you can head to Ellidaardalur valley to enjoy a midnight picnic right next to a waterfall within the city's borders.

Tjarnarbio, Idno, and Thjodleikhusid host theater performances, live music, and improv comedy throughout the week and are great spots to check out. If you're looking for live rock music, Dillon, Gaukurinn and Lemmy's are the best choices downtown.

Bio Paradis is not just a great spot to watch classic Icelandic films (with English subtitles) or international art-house films. It also serves beer and has a cozy sofa area surrounded by movie posters frequented by locals looking to relax or play games.

The largest pool in Reykjavik and all of Iceland is the Laugardalslaug swimming pool, which sports both an indoor and outdoor pool, saunas, a massage room, seven hot tubs, and also a cold tub. If that wasn't enough, there's also a large gym next door called with the secluded spa for an additional cost.

The most central swimming pool in Reykjavik is the historical Sundholl Reykjavikur. It is the oldest swimming pool in Reykjavik but was renovated in 2017 with an additional outdoor pool, sauna, as well as hot and cold tubs. Two other swimming pools are relatively close to Reykjavik's city center, Vesturbaejarlaug and Seltjarnarneslaug. Both are outdoor (heated) pools with several hot tubs and saunas.

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