North Iceland
Smámunasafnið
Quirky museum built around an enormous collection of everyday objects and small items gathered over a lifetime.
1–2 hoursEasy
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Westfjords
Smiðjuvík
A remote bay within the roadless wilderness of Hornstrandir.
Half dayChallenging
Explore this place →Golden Circle
Smiður
A named geothermal feature within the Haukadalur hot-spring field.
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Explore this place →East Iceland
Smjörfjöll
High, steep mountain range between Vopnafjörður and Hérað with peaks reaching around 1,250 metres.
Under 30 minutesNot applicable
Explore this place →North Iceland
Snartarstaðanúpur
Remote coastal headland north of Kópasker forming part of the wild landscape on the approach to Melrakkaslétta.
1–2 hoursModerate
Explore this place →North Iceland
Snartarstaðir Folk Museum
Regional heritage museum near Kópasker displaying everyday objects, handicrafts and local history from the 19th and 20th centuries.
1–2 hoursEasy
Explore this place →Highlands
Snæfell
Remote 1,833-metre mountain dominating the eastern Highlands and offering a demanding summit hike with vast views.
Full dayDifficult
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Snæfellsjökull
The glacier-capped volcano dominating western Snæfellsnes and the centrepiece of Snæfellsjökull National Park.
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Snæfellsstofa
Vatnajökull National Park visitor centre with an interactive exhibition about the nature, geology and wilderness of East Iceland.
30–60 minutesVery easy
Explore this place →West Iceland
Snorralaug
A protected medieval geothermal pool closely associated with Snorri Sturluson.
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Snorrastofa
A cultural and research centre dedicated to Snorri Sturluson and medieval Icelandic history.
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Sorcerer’s Cottage
A reconstructed turf cottage in Bjarnarfjörður exploring the lives, folklore and magical traditions of people in historic Strandir.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →North Iceland
Spákonufell
639-metre mountain above Skagaströnd with a marked hiking route and extensive views over the Skagi Peninsula and Húnaflói.
Half dayChallenging
Explore this place →North Iceland
Spákonufellshöfði
Scenic coastal headland beside Skagaströnd with marked walking trails and wide views across Húnaflói.
1–2 hoursEasy
Explore this place →South Coast
Sprangan
A site associated with the traditional Vestmannaeyjar skill of swinging on ropes across steep cliffs.
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Explore this place →North Iceland
Sprengisandur
Legendary Highland route crossing the barren interior between Hofsjökull and Vatnajökull.
Full dayChallenging
Explore this place →North Iceland
Staðarbjargavík
Quiet coastal location in Skagafjörður notable for its basalt formations and rugged shoreline.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →East Iceland
Stafdalur
Small ski area on Fjarðarheiði between Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir with downhill and cross-country skiing.
Half dayModerate
Explore this place →South Coast
Stafkirkjan
A beautiful Norwegian-style stave church at Skansinn on Heimaey.
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Explore this place →North Iceland
Stakhólstjörn
Small wetland and pond area near Skútustaðir forming part of the rich bird habitat around Lake Mývatn.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →East Iceland
Stapi in Lækjavík
Striking isolated sea stack rising around 20 metres from the ocean beside a wild black-sand beach south of Álftafjörður.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →North Iceland
Stóragjá
Geothermal fissure near Reykjahlíð containing warm water within a rugged lava landscape.
30–60 minutesModerate
Explore this place →North Iceland
Stórakarl
Huge sea stack off Langanes supporting one of Iceland’s remarkable northern gannet colonies.
1–2 hoursModerate
Explore this place →East Iceland
Stórakerald & Tyrkjaurð
Large ravine and scree on Mount Steðji associated with stories of local residents defending Stöðvarfjörður from raiders.
1–2 hoursModerate
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