Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HEIMAEY
Highlights
1
Blue Lagoon
Soak outdoors in the steaming
waters of Iceland's best known thermal spa, set
among the Reykjanes Peninsula's barren lava
flows.
See p.93
2
The Golden Circle
Circuit three of the
country's most famous sights - the rift valley at
Þingvellir, Geysir's spurting pools and Gullfoss
(the Golden Falls) - on a day-trip from the
capital.
See p.99
3
Landmannalaugar
Camp out at hot springs
surrounded by rugged rhyolite mountains, right
on the edge of Iceland's Interior.
See p.116
4
Laugavegur
Follow this four-day hiking trail
between Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk,
through some exceptional scenery.
See p.118
5
Þórsmörk
A beautifully wooded highland
valley, surrounded by glaciers, that makes a
great spot to camp, hike or just party away the
long summer days.
See p.125
6
Heimaey
Largest of the Westman Islands, this
is a wonderful spot to unwind, witness recent
volcanic catastrophe and get close-up views of
pu
ns.
See p.136
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.92
