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One of the most remarkable caves in all of Iceland was created by a once raging river of lava.

Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

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

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.

Climbing Iceland's highest peak on the rim of the Oræfajökull volcano.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

Iceland's "Smoky Valley" is a beautiful river that is shrouded in a constant cover of steam clouds.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

A trio of hidden hot tubs takes advantage of Iceland's natural geothermal vents.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

This volcanic cave lake is essentially hard proof that Iceland is the most magical place on Earth.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

A stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland, with a long history of charted activity and a rich mythology attached.

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

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

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

The oldest church in Iceland is one of the few to feature ornate decoration.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

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

Moss and stone turn this waterfall into an otherworldly liquid veil.