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Located on the edge of Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón lake provides spectacular views of the glacier.
Reynisdrangar from the wild black beach at the foot of Vik, Iceland.
Three black basalt columns called the Reynisdrangar protrude from the stormy North Atlantic. Legend has it that the rocks are three trolls, caught out too late and frozen by the early morning sunlight.
Kirkjufell (Icelandic: Church Mountain, 463 m high) mountain and the north coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland.
This beautiful landmark is the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Its isolated position jutting out into the sea makes it a focal point for tourists and seamen alike. Surrounded by beaches, Kirkjufell has a lovely walking trail around it as well as a more challenging climb up to the top where bird and fish fossils can be found.
The church at Vík is one of the most famous in Iceland as it is the centrepiece of the town Vík, a popular spot to visit on Iceland’s South Coast. The church is also the meeting place should there be any volcanic activity if the dreaded Katla should start rumbling.
It has even been predicted that in the case of Katla erupting, Víkurkirkja would be the only building to survive the subsequent flash floods from the melting of Iceland’s fourth largest glacier, Mýrdalsjökull.
Although Reykjavik was only a very short stopover, and the weather was miserable, there was one visit I couldn't miss: Harpa, the city's new concert center.