Dream Iceland

Thingvellir

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a place of both natural and historical importance.  The thrusting rock face is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which separates the North American from the Eurasian Plate. The faults and fissures of the area make evident the rifting of the earth's crust.  It is also a National Park where the Althing, an open-air assembly representing the whole of Iceland, was established in 930 and continued to meet until 1798.

Aurora Borealis

In one of the most spectacular shows available in the Northern Hemisphere, the Aurora Borealis (usually called the Northern Lights) are the result of interactions between the Sun and the Earth's outer atmosphere. Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky. Due to its high northern latitude, seeing the Aurora Borealis may be part of your Iceland experience. The Northern lights are so important that there are websites dedicated to the likelihood of seeing them and include information on three layers of cloud patterns, weather patterns, temperatures, and other variables to help figure out the best place and time to see this amazing site during your time in Iceland!

Kerlingarfjöll

Kerlingarfjöll or "Old Lady Mountains" is a mountain range in the Icelandic Highlands with breathtaking views of fumaroles; a steaming landscape and snow fields scattered among the slopes.  Hiking in the area creates the experience ob being in the middle of nowhere.  The volcanic origin of these mountains is evidenced by the numerous hot springs and rivulets in the area,