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7 Icelandic Hidden Gems

by Holly Riddle

Jun 17, 2019

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  • Flatey, Iceland
    A popular travel destination, tourists overrun some of Iceland’s most famous spots. However, you can still find a few hidden gems unspoiled by overcrowding. In honor of Icelandic National Day, June 17, here are a few of our favorites. © Vadim Nefedov | Dreamstime.com
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    Comparatively uncrowded next to other glacier lagoons in Iceland, Fjallsárlón offers dramatic views of floating icebergs and a mountainous landscape. Hike around the lake’s shores at your leisure without waiting in line to snap a photo. © Leonid Andronov | Dreamstime.com
  • Grótta
    Grótta is a nature reserve known for its birding and island lighthouse. The lighthouse is only accessible during low tide for a six-hour timeframe, and is closed May–June during nesting season. © Simon Jakubowski | Dreamstime.com
  • Gljufrabui waterfall
    Waterfalls are pretty popular in Iceland, but this one’s hidden entrance protects it from many crowds. Gljúfrabúi Waterfall is accessible via a small rock crevice and is located a short walk from the highly popular Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. © Christian Länger | Dreamstime.com
  • Latrabjarg, Iceland, Europe
    For more birding, head to Látrabjarg Cliff and meet the resident puffins. Látrabjarg is known as Europe’s largest bird cliff and home to up to 40 percent of the world’s population for several bird species. © Victorflowerfly | Dreamstime.com
  • Rauðisandur Beach
    Nearby, find an Icelandic beach a bit more removed from the crowds than the island’s famous black-sand beaches. The shores at Rauðisandur Beach glow vibrant orange and red. © Sova004 | Dreamstime.com
  • Iceland
    In West Iceland, travelers find Víðgelmir, a lava cave with two known entrances, set among the unassuming rural streams and fields. One of Iceland’s best caves, it’s not one of the most popular, and several guided tours are available. © Vadim Nefedov | Dreamstime.com
  • Flatey, Iceland
    Flatey Island is a popular photography spot in the summer, but the gem really clears out in the winter, when only five permanent residents remain. Beyond birding and photography, the island boasts an impressive live music scene for its size. © Vadim Nefedov | Dreamstime.com

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