Iceland by Camera

Huge, barren fields of sand and water as far as the eye can see

The 'Parliament plains', a site of both geological and historical importance. The site of the first democratically elected parliament in the world, and the place where europe and america are separating.

Saves you a 60-mile trip round the fjord.

An eerie lake with almost no vegetation

Smelly boiling mud and colourful sulphurous deposits

Stunning waterfall - signposted from the main road no 36

The original Geyser - roughly every five minutes shoots a spout of water 30ft into the air.

Stunning waterfall - definitley worth a visit.

Giant natural arch in the cliffs - an awkward drive but do-able even in a small car. Worth the trouble.

Little fishing village with unusual basalt formations on the black beach.

The tallest peak in Iceland - visible from 100 miles away in Vik. Wouldn't recommend climbing without months of planning.

A long drive from Reykjavik but if you leave early enough you can get here and back in a day. A lake full of icebergs. The beach nearby is also not to be missed.

The largest 'town' in the south east. A tiny fishing community.

Not named, as many are not.

Pleasant fishing village in the eastern fjords.

Where the road crosses the top of the mountains.

The capital of the east.

A very long trek but the third highest waterfall in Iceland

Iceland's only 'forest' - a plantation of pinewoods where the locals like to holiday

A drive through the mountains.

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. A long drive on a gravel track may be difficult for smaller cars.

A hot springs area similar to Krysuvik

'Midgewater' lake with eerie volcanic craters

The waterfall of the Gods. Stunning

Quiet, peaceful lake.

Iceland second city, the capital of the north. Can catch a flight from Reykjavik as it's a long drive otherwise.

The 'Troll headland' - a drive through the mountains, on good roads.

Another fishing village with views across the fjord

Extinct volcano craters

Waterfalls coming out of the rock (hraunfossar) and a powerful waterfall nearby (barnafoss)

You must see this waterfall.

A pleasant village with a black beach, and an unusual museum full of old trinkets and machinery.

A very scenic drive along the north of the peninsula

A ferry port with crossings to the Western Fjords.

Can be reached on foot via a 2-mile walk from the road. Worth a visit! Best way to locate is to save the location to a GPS device.

Sea stacks, best viewed from the beach at Vík

Not sure of its exact location but it's well signposted. Well worth the toughish climb to see this waterfall.

A smaller version of nearby Jökulsárlón, but quieter and less touristy. You can also see the edge of the glaciers across the other side of the lake.

Another must-visit waterfall, where you can walk right behind the cascade. Bring waterproofs!

Yes, the unpronounceable source of all that trouble last year!

Tiny church with massive mountains in the background. What more could you ask for?

Stunning rock formations - get out of the car and walk around the coast for a bit here

Hot springs area

Historical interest, but also interesting rock formations on the beach

Location uncertain - but clearly signed along this road. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

The Esja mountain range is visible from most of Reykjavik, and has a clearly marked route to the top. Stunning views, as you'd expect. Park by the P icon on this map.

Sleepy fishing town, gateway to the Western Fjords.

Mountain pass that takes you deep into the Western Fjords. There may be snow.

The capital of the Western Fjords region. Nice place to stay for a few nights as you explore the area. Boats to Strandir in the summer.

Iceland's last true wilderness - no roads, and a huge cliff accessible on foot only. For serious hikers.

Sheer cliff at the extreme north of Iceland.

The Eagle Fjord - views down the fjord from the road 60 along its eastern edge are stunning.

A sequence of waterfalls with the fan-shaped one at the top one of the most spectacular (and noisy) in Iceland

Puffins, guillemots and razorbills on cliffs that reach up to 400m high. Incredibly tame - get there late evening in the summer for most birds.

A rare pale sand beach in Iceland - most of the beaches are black from volcanic rock.

Tiny little town on the fjord with an outdoor heated pool with spectacular sunsets.