NATURAL WONDERS

All the best places to visit in Iceland. Where do you want to stop on the Golden Circle? What is Ásbyrgi? Where is the best place to see the northern lights? What volcanoes can you visit? Iceland has no shortage of natural wonders. While the better-known wonders like Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir will surely impress you, people tell us that they also love discovering others lesser-known natural wonders on their drive around Iceland.

Icelandic Culture Driving in Iceland Natural Wonders Practical info
Road in North Iceland
21 July 2021
Natural Wonders

A guide to Driving North Iceland: Fun stops along the way

The best way to enjoy North Iceland’s stunning scenery is by Driving in Iceland. Here are Northern Iceland’s tourist riches you can expect to see along the way.

Glymur waterfall in Iceland
15 July 2021
Natural Wonders

The Top 4 Best Hikes in Iceland

Iceland is a paradise for hikers, no matter what their skill level is. Of course, the most popular one right now is the hike up to the Geldingadalir volcano, but there are other classics like the hike to Glymur in Hvalfjörður, the Laugavegur hike and more!

Iceland eruption
26 March 2021
Natural Wonders

The cutest little volcano eruption is happening in Iceland!

Right here in our backyard, a few kilometers away from the Blue Car Rental headquarters, a beautiful volcano has erupted. It was preceded by a couple of 'fun' weeks of intense earthquake activity.

Lava flow in Hawaii
27 October 2020
Natural Wonders

How does Iceland compare to Hawaii?

What's the real difference between Iceland and Hawaii? Well, read on, and you just might find out.

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in Iceland
28 September 2020
Natural Wonders

The 3 Best Places to Visit in Iceland - Staff Picks!

We really don’t like to start arguments in the workplace, but when it comes to choosing the best places to visit in Iceland, all hell breaks loose. Everyone at Blue Car Rental has a favorite spot and since Iceland has so many beautiful and magical places it was very difficult to choose only 3.

Lighthouse in Iceland
24 August 2020
Natural Wonders

The top three most interesting lighthouses in Iceland

Fun Fact of the day: Iceland has over 104 lighthouses around the island. Since the Vikings
first settled Iceland, we have been a fishing nation making lighthouses an essential part of
Icelandic culture.

basalt rock in Iceland
28 July 2020
Natural Wonders

Stuðlagil: The hidden canyon in East Iceland

Did you know that more than 85% of Iceland's energy is 100% clean and renewable? That is because in Iceland, we use geothermal and hydropower plants for all our electricity. What does that have to do with Stuðlagil, you ask?

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
18 March 2020
Natural Wonders

Top 6 tourist attractions in Iceland

Iceland is full of beautiful places to visit. In fact, there are so many that it is impossible to see them all in one trip to Iceland. We have made a handy list of 6 tourist attractions in Iceland you shouldn’t miss!

Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland
13 March 2020
Natural Wonders

A different kind of adventure in South Iceland – Nauthúsagil

For a day of exploring otherworldly Icelandic attractions, we recommend you check out Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls, Nauthúsagil Ravine hike and then end with Skógafoss Waterfall and Skógar Museum.