18 Breathtaking Photos of Raw Iceland
Part 1 of Iceland travel blog series: 18 Breathtaking Photos of Raw Iceland is our compilation of Iceland’s incredible landscape through our eyes and lens.
Part 2: Land of Fire & Ice! First Impressions on Iceland is all about how charged and motivated it felt to do our small bit and protect planet earth.
Part 3: 5 Tips on Planning a Trip to Iceland is a guide to begin your travel journey to Iceland. Learn more about the right season to travel, visa, tours, type of cars to rent, etc.
Part 4: Itinerary for Winter / Spring Road Trip in Iceland which is of course customizable.
Part 5: Accommodation Guide for Self Drive Road Trip in Iceland with tips to choose the right accommodation. Read this in combination with part 4.
Part 6: Currency Exchange and Tips to Save Money in Iceland is a guide that will help you spend your money wisely in Iceland.
Part 7: Guide to Natural Hot Springs in Iceland, covers those unseen hidden hot springs that you must definitely experience.
Ah, Iceland! How do we even begin to explain what we felt, saw, and experienced in words? Probably, it’s impossible and that is why we want to show you 18 Breathtaking Photos of Raw Iceland and its incredible landscape through our eyes and lens. We are starting with the unconventional raw landscape, something you would see while you are exploring, hiking, and mostly driving through this beautiful country. We will talk more about all the popular and must-visit places in future articles!
So, are you ready to get blown away?
There are numerous waterfalls throughout the country. It’s just a matter of deciding where to stop!
As you drive through the island, the landscape changes every few kilometers. It’s beyond comprehension to even think of a country so diverse and rich in natural resources.
Southern Iceland has some of the most incredible lava beaches and cliffs. You can’t help but keep your camera always on..
Since the weather is so unpredictable in Iceland, rainbows are very common. They say – if you don’t like the weather in Iceland, just wait for 5 minutes.
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Aerial views are even more stunning! Since you drive through a varied landscape, you will be witnessing these often.
Don’t even get us started about the Northern lights. It’s as magical as it looks. The dance of the Aurora Borealis is so beautiful that it can guarantee happy tears in your eyes.
You will see these secluded houses throughout the country. Adds so much perspective to everything around you. Look at that house, it’s under a cliff formed from lava and gives an impression that rocks will collapse any day.
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If you decide to go hiking in Iceland, you will see these gorgeous valleys and the stream flowing with the freshest water ever.
Glaciers and glacier lagoons will leave you stunned. We came across this not-so-popular glacier lagoon and were absolutely amazed to see these huge icebergs on the shore. What a sight and experience!
On a sunny day, waterfalls make a perfect picnic spot.
Can we talk about Icelandic horses for a minute? They are the cutest ever and would happily let you pet them.
Coastal views and peninsulas need no adjectives. You can see birds flying around and black lava sand and some incredible views.
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Drives in Iceland are on another level altogether. On this particular day, it was raining, the clouds were really low and it gave this moody kind of feel to the whole landscape.
If you see a horse farm, just stop! Go and pet these beautiful creatures.
Where ever you look, you will see a stunning landscape. No wonder we came back with 2 million photos after a week-long trip. haha.
Iceland has these really cozy wooden cottages which you will see all around and can rent for your stay. These well-furnished cottages come with a side of the stunning landscape.
Read Also: Staying in cave houses in this stunning location.
Icelandic churches are the prettiest and you will see them all around. There are some stunning black churches as well, but we didn’t get a chance to photograph them.
This is my favorite of all! We were rushing for restaurant reservations when we passed through a horse farm. Raga couldn’t pull over immediately but he did after a few hundred meters. Thanks to my zoom lens, I was able to capture this shot and a few more of these horses playing and running around the field. What a sight!
Iceland is a photographer’s paradise! You drive down a few kilometers and the landscape completely changes.
So, did our 18 Breathtaking Photos of Raw Iceland compel you to plan a trip soon? If yes, check out our next post on Iceland – Land of Fire and Ice! First Impressions on Iceland
50 Comments
Aixa
All great photos and that horse is gorgeous!
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Thank you so much Aixa. We had so much fun clicking.. 🙂
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without words before so much beauty. thank you so much.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
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I thank you for your blog. have a beautiful day
IvonaBi
Waaw beautiful ðŸ˜
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It’s difficult to take a bad photo in Iceland
IvonaBi
Hehehe well you certainly didn’t 😀
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Thank you so much! 🙂
Hannah
Brilliant photos! I have some from my trip to Iceland 15 years ago, I wish they looked like yours! x
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Wow! 15 years back, Iceland would have been even more even more secluded.. I am sure your trip must have been amazing.. thank you so much for such kind words
mylifeasmily
Amazing fotos! Makes me want to go even more!
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Thank you so much! It’s such a stunning country.. 🙂
Pramod
Raga and Nandu,
Awesome. Beautiful pics.
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Thank you papa! 😊
campervanfans
Great photos! Thanks for the travel inspiration.
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Thank you so much for your sweet words! 🙂
Jolene
Omg those photos are amazing!! 😊 ðŸ‘Totally agree, we love the horses and lone cottages sandwiched between the rugged landscape. How fortunate of you to have seen the lights, we didn’t see anything… When did you go?
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Thank you so much Jolene! We just couldn’t get enough of Iceland and already planning to travel back after a couple of years. We went in mid-March. It was just perfect and the best of both worlds.
Jolene
Ok thanks… perhaps that’s the best time to go! We are there now, and there’s no lights and snowing almost daily. 🙂
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Oh wow! Fingers crossed and hope you are able to see them. Our first few days were bad as well, weather wise. Way too much rain but then we good 2 good clear days towards the end.
Jolene
The weather is definitely very very fickle in this part of the world… It’s too late for us now and we will have to keep the enigma for next time. Have fun planning your next Icelandic adventure!
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Yes, that’s true.. Hope you are able to see them elsewhere. 🙂
sartz2305
Amazing photo
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Thank you so much! 🙂
Supriya
That’s brilliant. Iceland has been my dream since God knows when, especially the northern lights. These photos are better than what I imagined!
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Thanks Sups! Hope you are able to travel soon. 🙂
Theresa
These photos are AMAZING. Iceland is a destination I hope to make someday!
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Thank you so much! We fee really lucky that we were able to travel to Iceland! One of my most favorite countries ever.. hope you are able to travel soon as well
taxipontianaksite
Good day
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Same to you!
24/7 in France
Lovely photos! Merci for visitng 24/7 in France, author of “Solitary Desire-One Woman’s Journey to Franceâ€- video http://youtu.be/xG_YTa5sDac & owner of Manoir Fontaine de l’Amour holiday rental in SW France video: https://spark.adobe.com/video/AaOHqhUcTaCxE & bon dimanche!
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Thank you! 😊
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stellaswayblog
Amazing photos!
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Thanks a million! 😊
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Valentina
Amazing pics!!Iceland is in my heart 🙂
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Thank you so much! Iceland is amazing and I would go back in a heart beat! 😊😊
kathnotkat
A picnic by the waterfall! These photos are breathtaking!
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Thank you so much! Yes, it was fun and the weather was amazing as well
vietnamtravelandculture
Beautiful photos!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Jazzventures
Beautiful shots!!!
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Thank you so much!
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