Places slecnave Wants to Go

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

Surrounded by ash fields in Iceland, an impossibly verdant valley looks like something out of a fairytale.

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

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

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

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

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

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

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

Climb right into the heart of this colorful Iceland volcano.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

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

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

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

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

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

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

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

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

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

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