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Westfjords

Dýrafjarðarsandur

A broad sandy coastal landscape within Dýrafjörður, providing another example of the Westfjords’ surprisingly varied shorelines.

30–60 minutesEasy

Westfjords

Dýrafjörður

A broad Westfjords fjord surrounded by steep mountains, historic farms and some of the region’s most impressive scenic routes.

2–4 hoursVery easy

Westfjords

Dýrafjörður Viewpoint

A scenic perspective across the broad waters and steep surrounding mountains of Dýrafjörður.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

DSouth Coast

South Coast

DC-3 Plane Wreck

The famous wreck of a US Navy aircraft sitting alone on the black sands of Sólheimasandur.

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DWest Iceland

West Iceland

Deildartunguhver

An exceptionally powerful geothermal spring producing near-boiling water.

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DNorth Iceland

North Iceland

Dettifoss

Enormous waterfall on Jökulsá á Fjöllum, approximately 44–45 metres high and around 100 metres wide.

1–2 hoursModerate

DNorth Iceland

North Iceland

Dimmuborgir

Extraordinary maze of lava towers, caves and arches created by volcanic activity beside Lake Mývatn.

2–4 hoursEasy

DEast IcelandHIDDEN GEM

East Iceland

Djáknadys

Protected roadside burial mound associated with a dark local legend about a priest and deacon who fought each other to the death.

Under 30 minutesVery easy

DSnæfellsnes

Snæfellsnes

Djúpalónssandur

A wild black-pebble beach surrounded by lava formations, maritime history and the famous lifting stones.

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Westfjords

Djúpavík

A tiny remote settlement beneath steep mountains, famous for its enormous abandoned herring factory and extraordinary coastal setting.

2–4 hoursEasy

Westfjords

Djúpavík Coast

The remote coastal landscape surrounding Djúpavík, enclosed by steep mountains and quiet fjord waters.

30–60 minutesEasy

Westfjords

Djúpavík Herring Factory

The enormous former herring-processing factory that dominates Djúpavík and tells the story of the settlement’s brief industrial boom.

1–2 hoursEasy

Westfjords

Djúpavík Viewpoint

An elevated perspective over Djúpavík, its old herring factory and the surrounding fjord.

Under 30 minutesEasy

Westfjords

Djúpavík Waterfall

A waterfall descending dramatically behind Djúpavík and its historic herring factory.

30–60 minutesEasy

DEast Iceland

East Iceland

Djúpivogur

Peaceful Cittaslow harbour town combining art, birdlife, historic buildings and extraordinary mountain scenery.

Half dayVery easy

DEast IcelandHIDDEN GEM

East Iceland

Djúpivogur Swimming Pool

Modern indoor community swimming pool with hot tubs, sauna, gym and a small children’s pool.

1–2 hoursVery easy

Westfjords

Drangajökull Northern Wilderness

The vast roadless wilderness surrounding the northern side of Drangajökull between Jökulfirðir and Hornstrandir.

Full dayChallenging

Westfjords

Drangavík

An isolated coastal area in the wilderness of northern Strandir beyond the region’s main settlements.

Half dayChallenging

DNorth Iceland

North Iceland

Drangey

Spectacular flat-topped island rising steeply from Skagafjörður, famous for seabirds, dramatic cliffs and its connection with Grettir the Strong.

Half dayChallenging

Westfjords

Drangsnes

A small fishing village on the Strandir coast best known for its seaside hot pots and views towards Grímsey island.

1–2 hoursVery easy

DEast IcelandHIDDEN GEM

East Iceland

Drangsnes

Remote coastal hiking route from Gljúfursárfoss towards Krummsholt, combining dramatic cliffs with possible Viking-age ruins.

2–4 hoursModerate

Westfjords

Drangsnes Coast

The quiet shoreline around Drangsnes, with broad views over Steingrímsfjörður and towards Grímsey.

30–60 minutesVery easy

Westfjords

Drangsnes Hot Pots

A row of simple geothermal hot pots beside the sea at Drangsnes, offering one of the most memorable informal bathing experiences in Strandir.

1–2 hoursVery easy

Westfjords

Drangsnes Viewpoint

A scenic perspective across the waters around Drangsnes and towards Grímsey.

Under 30 minutesVery easy