Iceland is the land of fire and ice. It’s a country of extreme landscapes and incredible beauty. How many places in the world can you walk on a glacier and see a volcano in the same day?
One of the main reasons tourists come to Iceland is to see the waterfalls; this country has some of the best waterfalls in the world, not just in terms of size but also uniqueness. The terrain in Iceland is a perfect combination of rugged mountains and melting glaciers in the summer, so there are over 10,000 waterfalls here.
Read through this complete Iceland travel guide for more info on what to expect!
Safety
Iceland is a great place for solo travelers and female travelers, with an extremely low violent crime rate of 0.3 per 100k inhabitants (96% lower than the global average). It’s ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. The biggest danger in Iceland is probably some kind of apocalyptic volcanic eruption, but those aren’t exactly common!
Budget
Iceland is tricky to visit on a budget, but it can be done. Hostels are available from $20 and private hotels start from $60. A simple meal is often as high as $20, so this will be one of your main costs. Transportation in Iceland is generally by car, and these can be rented.
One way to save costs on accommodation is to rent a car you can sleep in, such as a station wagon or camper van. Iceland has lots of campgrounds spread out across the country.
Quick Tips
- Language: Icelandic
- Currency: ISK – Icelandic Krona
- Capital: Reykjavik
- Visa: Shengen Area rules apply
- Climate: Subarctic; long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Sunny months are June – Aug
- Apps: N/A
Destinations
Things To Do
West Iceland
West Iceland
West Iceland
West Iceland
West Iceland
North Iceland
North Iceland
East Iceland
East Iceland
East Iceland
South Iceland
South Iceland
South Iceland
South Iceland
South Iceland
Posts
My latest blog posts about Iceland
Bruarfoss Waterfall Hike In West Iceland
I think Bruarfoss Waterfall wins the award for bluest waterfall in the country of Iceland, and possibly the bluest waterfall anywhere in the world. This one is a… Read More
Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall In Snaefellsnes, Iceland
Kirkjufellsfoss is a classic waterfall in west Iceland. The name means “church mountain falls” and it comes from the peak in the background that is shaped kind of… Read More
15 Beautiful Iceland Waterfalls – The Best Waterfalls In Iceland
Iceland waterfalls are insanely beautiful, and that’s why this country has become famous for having some of the best falls in the world. The terrain is a perfect… Read More

Gufufoss Waterfall In East Iceland
Gufufoss waterfall in Iceland is like the long lost twin of the famous Skogafoss waterfall. The wide falls end in a rocky river that makes it look really… Read More

Haifoss Waterfall Hike In West Iceland
The Haifoss Waterfall hike was easily one of my favorite falls in the whole country of Iceland, but I almost skipped it completely! Háifoss is one of the… Read More

Gullfoss Waterfall – Golden Falls In West Iceland
Gullfoss Waterfall is part of the Golden Circle, one of the most popular tourist routes in the country of Iceland. The name means ‘golden falls’ and this huge… Read More

Hengifoss Waterfall Hike In East Iceland
Hengifoss Waterfall has to be one of the most incredible falls in the whole country of Iceland, although it does have some tough competition from Dynjandi and Haifoss.… Read More

Svartifoss Waterfall Hike In South Iceland
Svartifoss Waterfall is one of the most unique and amazing falls in the country of Iceland. The name means ‘black falls’ and it comes from the dark lava… Read More

Kvernufoss Waterfall Hike In South Iceland
Kvernufoss Waterfall is a less known 100 foot tall hidden waterfall near Skogafoss, in south Iceland. The hike to the falls is worth it just for the surroundings… Read More

Skogafoss Waterfall In South Iceland
Skogafoss Waterfall is the one that inspired me to visit Iceland — seriously. I saw a picture of this epic monster on the internet and decided I had… Read More

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall & Gljufrabui Waterfalls In South Iceland
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is one of the first falls you’ll see if you drive south on the Ring Road from Reykjavik. It’s also one of the most popular and… Read More

Iceland Drone Video (4K)
Iceland is one of the world’s most mysterious and beautiful places. Back in 2016, I slept in a rental car in Iceland for 1 month and drove 7,000… Read More