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The Highlands of Iceland happens to be one of the largest unpopulated areas in the country. The area encompasses over forty thousand square kilometers. It represents the heart of Iceland and the lesion through which the Earth gives birth to herself. The Highlands represent powerful and raw energy where nature forges new land. While doing so, it forces the old grounds towards the west and the east. The southern section of the highlands is the youngest part of this enchanting destination. It seduces adventure-seeking tourists during the peak summer season. Here are some of the best places in the Highlands that you must explore.
Landmannalauger: This place is a marvel created by geothermal energy. Smooth and windswept, it lies at the obsidian edges of the sharp lava field of Laugahraun. Vividly coloured rhyolite mountains flank this place from all sides. Iceland Tours on super jeeps will bring you face to face with this place. These tours will also take you to the Ljotipollur explosion crater and the colourful Brennisteinsalda.
Thorsmork: This place hides between three glaciers; the Eyjafjallajokull, Tindafjallajokull, and Myrdalsjokull. Thorsmork or the forest of Thor is quite a unique place. The landscapes are strange as white rivers rush through black desert sands. On the other hand, a green oasis of fern, moss, and Birchwood coexists in this seemingly arid area. You should definitely include hiking at Thorsmork on Iceland Tours.
Kerlingarfjoll: During summer, any four-by-four vehicle can take you to Landmannalauger. If you cross the harsh desert mountain pass of Kjolur, you enter Kerlingarfjoll. It is a mountain range which features some of the most surreal views on Earth. The mountains stand between Langjokull and Hofsjokull glaciers. The surrounding area is full of volcanic formations, geothermal spots, mini glaciers, ancient calderas, and rhyolite domes.
Hveradalir: There is a resort in Kerlingarfjoll. Within five kilometers of that resort is the geothermal area of Hveradalir. There are multiple recognizable and indiscernible hiking routes where you can spend several days. However, it is better for you to take the trekking route from Kerlingarfjoll’s resort Hveradalir and back. Hveradalir has been battling against fire and ice for centuries. These two elements led to the formation of this place.
The Hekla Volcano: You can get to Hekla by travelling thirty kilometers towards the west of Landmannalauger. Hekla is one of Earth’s most active volcanoes. Ever since people settled in Iceland, this volcano erupted over twenty times. It is nothing short of a natural furnace which produced more lava than any other volcano in the world. Hekla is also the inspiration behind many legends and myths of Iceland.
The land of the Gods
Did you know that Thorsmork is the forest of Thor, the God of Thunder? Well, the other locations in the Highlands are equally mesmerizing. However, thanks to recent superhero movies, more and more people want to see Thor’s playground with their own eyes. So, you should also pay particular attention to Thorsmork. The mountain ridges look menacing with ice-capped peaks. An eerie cloak of mist appears when warm vapours of the valley rise and meet the coldness of the glaciers above.
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