This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

A rugged hike leads to a breathtaking waterfall, once thought to be the tallest in Iceland.

This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

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

A geothermal paradise with bubbling mud pools and bright blue hot springs.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

A fantastic reconstruction of a 10th-century Viking longhouse.

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

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

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

Three columns of volcanic rock shoot out of the ocean.

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

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

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

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

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

The first Icelander to hold the position of governor.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.