Places LeahRumsey Wants to Go

The Arctic Circle runs through this isolated spot north of Iceland.

A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.

This museum explores how a 1973 volcanic eruption forever changed this small Icelandic island.

A little-known, yet charming glacial lagoon.

This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.

Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Björk, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.

This cave resembles the Star Wars Jedi master.

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

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

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

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

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

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

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

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

The remains of a hospital that housed over 200 leprosy patients.

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

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

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

This rusting remnant of the local herring industry is being given a second life.

This collection of several museums includes one of the oldest structures in Iceland.

Inside this museum, visitors venture through ghost stories entrenched in Icelandic folklore.

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

Legend has it these two stones are petrified trolls.