Places aimeebint Wants to Go

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.

A little-visited waterfall in an otherworldly landscape.

Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

Outlaws, hot springs, and tragedy have all left their mark on this ancient road in the Icelandic highlands.

This former farm In northern Iceland is now a museum, where visitors can tour beautifully-preserved turf houses.

A geothermal pool in North Iceland that is said to be the bathing spot of the legendary Grettir the Strong.

This museum dedicated to divination also honors a local 10th-century prophetess.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

The history of Reykjavik told through a historical village and live actors.

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

A winding, blood-red tunnel of hardened lava navigable by foot.

The summer tourists on these cliffs are thousands of seabirds.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

Walk in the footsteps of the gods and straddle two tectonic plates.

A popular Icelandic children's story comes to life inside this cave.

A world-class theater sits hidden in this remote town in West Iceland.

Dozens of large, brightly-colored paintings adorn the walls of the "street art capital of Iceland."

A formerly glacier-tipped volcano that inspired none other than Jules Verne.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

This plaque tells the story of an event that took place in an imagined parallel universe.