| Very unusual island country, Iceland attracts tourists | | | | Just several kilometers from the Geysir Area lays |
| with its unique nature. Inclement and magnificent, | | | | Gullfoss - the Golden Waterfall. The waters of the |
| Iceland is a country of geysers, glaciers and | | | | Hvita River fall down from 32-meters height to the |
| volcanoes. | | | | narrow canyon. Those who are lucky to visit the |
| Reykjavik is a political, cultural, industrial and | | | | place on the sunny day can enjoy the outstanding |
| commercial country centre. It's a very modern city | | | | view of the rainbow. In winter the part of the |
| with high level of life. However, the prices there are | | | | waterfall is frozen, with creates a fantastical |
| high too. The city is situated along the bay, there are | | | | impression. |
| no large factories and the air is clear. Outdoor ponds | | | | Skalholt village is a place with an important role in |
| with the thermal water are situated right in the | | | | Iceland history. Skalholt is the ancient seat of the |
| centre of the city. Reykjavik restaurants are famous | | | | Icelandic bishops. |
| for its fish dishes. The local fish is something delicious! | | | | Volcano crater Kerid was once very dangerous, but |
| Reykjavik is a small cozy city and all its attractions | | | | now there is a unique underworld lake with the green |
| lay within small area. Usually tourist are shown | | | | water. |
| Hallgrimskirlja Cathedral, Asmundarsafn and | | | | These are the most popular sights, but Iceland has |
| Kjarvalsstadir museums and Perlan building with the | | | | something else to offer. |
| panoramic view over the city. | | | | The so-called Silver Circle includes the most beautiful |
| The Golden circle, one of the most popular tourist | | | | place of the West Coast - Hvalfjordur fiord is the |
| routes includes visit to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir | | | | biggest one in Iceland. Deildatunguhver is the most |
| Area, Gullfoss, Skalholt and Kerid. | | | | powerful geothermal spring in Europe. Reykholt is |
| Thingvellir National Park is the cradle of Iceland nation, | | | | considered to be the cultural capital of the country. |
| a place strongly connected with the history of the | | | | The Southern Iceland is a land of quiet fishermen's |
| country and one of the most beautiful places on the | | | | villages, flourishing fields, beautiful waterfalls and sand |
| island. It was here, where in 930 AD gathered the | | | | beaches. |
| most powerful chieftains of the local tribes and | | | | Blue Lagoon - a unique geothermal resort is a perfect |
| created Alting. It was the first Parliament in the | | | | place for relaxing and rest. |
| Western Europe. | | | | The best time for visiting Iceland is summer. The |
| The next stop is Geysir Area. Geothermal spring | | | | significant part of the hotels is open only from May |
| called Geysir is located here. Later all the hot | | | | or June till September. |
| geothermal springs were begun to be called so. The | | | | Iceland seems a country from the fairy-tale or myth. |
| earth in this valley is boiling up, the steam is swirling | | | | No high trees or high buildings, majestic landscapes - |
| above the colorful puddles of the medicinal mud. | | | | all this creates an impression that the times of the |
| Sometimes the height of geyser jets can reach | | | | ancient gods and medieval knights are not gone. |
| about 20-30 meters. | | | | |