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Iceland in pictures — aurora nights, glacier fronts, waterfalls, black-sand coasts, highland pools and the little towns in between. Click any image to open it full size.

The island, frame by frame

100 Photos of Iceland

From the glacier fronts of Vatnajökull to the neon of the northern lights — scroll slowly, the island rewards patience.

Montaña Kirkjufell reflejada en aguas tranquilas en la península de Snaefellsnes

Vestrahorn mountain rising above black volcanic sand at Stokksnes

Vestrahorn reflected in a mirror-flat tidal lagoon at Stokksnes

Aurora boreal bailando sobre el Vestrahorn en Stokksnes

Aurora borealis over the Reynisdrangar sea stacks near Vik

Green aurora over calm water with city lights on the horizon

The glacier front of Vatnajokull flowing between snowy mountains

A visitor inside a blue ice cave beneath Vatnajokull glacier

Waves of ancient blue ice inside an Icelandic ice cave

Aerial view of the milky-blue Blue Lagoon surrounded by lava fields

Skogafoss waterfall thundering over its cliff on the South Coast

Seljalandsfoss waterfall with the trail that walks behind the fall

Golden-hour light behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall

Basalt columns and sea stacks at Reynisfjara black sand beach

The Reynisdrangar sea stacks at sunset off the black beach near Vik

Fog rolling over the headland above Reynisfjara black sand beach

Stranded icebergs glistening on Diamond Beach beside Jokulsarlon

Blue icebergs washed ashore on Diamond Beach at sunset

A single iceberg resting on the black sand of Diamond Beach

A hidden waterfall pouring through a narrow mossy canyon

Icebergs drifting across Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon toward the bridge

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with icebergs and snowy mountains behind

Rainbow-coloured rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar

Steaming red-and-orange rhyolite slopes in the Landmannalaugar highlands

Four-wheel-drive vehicles crossing rivers in the colourful highlands

The green Thorsmork valley tucked beneath three glaciers

Hikers climbing a green trail toward a pointed mountain

Aerial view of the Kerid crater lake with red volcanic slopes

Orange and turquoise geothermal pools steaming near Myvatn

A bather enjoying a natural geothermal pool with a waterfall view

Aurora above the Dettifoss waterfall in northeast Iceland

A hiker on the cliff edge overlooking the Dettifoss canyon

Dettifoss dropping over its wide edge into the canyon below

The wide green Jokulsargljufur canyon below Dettifoss and Selfoss

A broad waterfall plunging through a green canyon in North Iceland

Close view of a powerful waterfall crashing onto dark rocks

The main cascade of Dynjandi waterfall up close

The tiered cascades of Dynjandi, the jewel of the Westfjords

Dynjandi waterfall fanning out over its hillside

A mossy canyon stream on the trail to Dynjandi

Moss-covered walls of the Fjadrargljufur canyon

A small waterfall inside the Fjadrargljufur canyon

The winding green canyon of Fjadrargljufur from above

Steep mossy cliffs of Fjadrargljufur canyon

The Fjadra river curling along the canyon floor

Strokkur geyser erupting a tall column of water and steam

Strokkur erupting beside its steaming blue pool

A vivid blue geothermal pool in the Haukadalur valley

Strokkur erupting amid autumn colours in the Geysir area

The geothermal landscape of the Haukadalur valley at eruption time

Hallgrimskirkja church towering over Reykjavik

Aerial view of Reykjavik city centre with Hallgrimskirkja

A red-roofed Icelandic house beside the sea after snowfall

A black-timbered church with turf roof on the Snaefellsnes coast

Akureyri, the capital of the north, under winter snow

The Thingvellir National Park visitor centre building

The Perlan museum dome rising above Reykjavik

The coastline of Heimaey island in the Vestmannaeyjar at sunset

A humpback whale surfacing beside a whale watching boat

The restored oak whale watching boat heading out to sea

Bathers relaxing in a geothermal infinity pool above the sea

The Secret Lagoon at sunset surrounded by stone and steam

The Myvatn Nature Baths overlooking the volcanic landscape

Geosea geothermal sea baths above Husavik harbour

The Forest Lagoon sauna with a panoramic window over Akureyri

The floating green pools of Vok Baths on Lake Urridavatn

Fontana wellness baths on the shore of Lake Laugarvatn

Laugardalslaug, Reykjavik's biggest geothermal swimming pool

The stone-rimmed pools of Hvammsvik Hot Springs by the fjord

The boardwalk through Reykjadalur valley toward the hot river

A pot of fresh Icelandic mussels at Kaffivagninn

Salmon appetizer plated at Matarkjallarinn in Reykjavik

A hearty burger served at the Icelandic Bar in Reykjavik

A fresh green starter at Forrettabarinn Restaurant and Bar

Icelandic lamb soup served in a rye bread bowl at Svarta Kaffid

A grilled lamb platter with traditional sides

The cosy dining room of Cafe Loki opposite Hallgrimskirkja

Arctic salmon plated with vegetables at Reykjavik Kitchen

Seafood pasta with prawns at Caruso in Reykjavik

A leisurely breakfast with avocado and eggs at Kaffi Ilmur

Fresh fish plated with greens at Strikid in Akureyri

Crepes and coffee at Bla Kannan cafe in Akureyri

Freshly baked rye bread loaves at Braud and Co

An elegant plate at Old Iceland restaurant in Reykjavik

Pan-seared fish served at Sjavargrillid Seafood Grill

Langoustine and prawn dish at Apotek Restaurant

Colourful cocktails at Tapas Barinn in Reykjavik

Wine and charcuterie shared at Reykjavik Rost

Spiced chai and a truffle at Cafe Gardurinn

A prosciutto pizza at Pure Deli in Reykjavik

Craft cocktails at Public House Gastropub

Powdered french toast at Prikid on Laugavegur

The retro interior of Mokka Kaffi, Reykjavik's espresso classic

A tall cocktail in the lounge of Lebowski Bar

A passenger boarding a helicopter on a snowy ridge

Molten lava glowing red during a volcanic eruption at night

Atlantic waves crashing onto the black sand near Vik

Golden midnight-sun light over a still Icelandic lake

Vestrahorn mountain and the black beach in afternoon light

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