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22 Top Things to do in Iceland over the Summer

If you are planning your trip to Iceland this article is perfect for you! If you are not yet planning a trip, you will be after seeing how many amazing places there are to explore in the land of fire and ice.

You can spend the day freezing cold, hiking a glacier and spend the evening relaxing in the country’s many thermal hot springs. Volcanoes, waterfall and unique landscapes make Iceland a dream destination for all those with wanderlust.

We have selected our 22 favorite places you need to visit and adventures you need to have in your trip to the gorgeous country of Iceland.

To explore Iceland we decided to rent a car from Lagoon Car Rental and rented our equipment from Iceland Camping Equipment.

1. Dyrholaey Arch

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2. Hverir Geothermal Area

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3. Relax in the Blue Lagoon/ Geothermal pool

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4. Climb aboard the Crashed Plane

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5. Walk behind the Seljalandfoss Waterfall

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6. Climb into Kerio Crater

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7. Watch the Geysir erupt

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8. Get your toes wet at the black sand beach

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9. Svartifoss Waterfall

10. Explore the beautiful town of Seyðisfjörður

11. Visit the Detifoss and Selfoss Waterfall

12. Witness the northern lights during winter or enjoy the midnight sun during summer

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13. Take the most iconic photo in Kirkjufellfoss waterfall in the Snaefells peninsula.

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14. Watch the sunset over Hraunfossar

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15. Hike Kolugljufur Canyon at sunrise

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16. Skogafoss Waterfall

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17. Godafoss Waterfall

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18. Oxagarfoss Waterfall

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19. Visit the Jokulsarlon Lagoon and Diamond Beach

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20. Gullfoss Waterfall

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21. Dive along the Silfra Fissure

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22. Climb to the top of Hallgrimskirkja Church

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