Iceland Holidays

Iceland delivers geological drama like nowhere else. It sits just below the Arctic Circle – you could guess that from the glacier lagoons. Around the ice, the landscape bubbles, erupts and takes you by surprise. Geysers shoot water 30 metres into the air, while active volcanoes boil away beneath the scorching lava fields.

Between fire and ice, Iceland's water features are just as impressive. Watch icebergs drifting on the glacier lagoon in Jökulsárlón, or head out on a boat trip in search of native whales. If you'd rather a hot bath, take a soak in the 37°C geothermal Blue Lagoon.

The fun doesn't stop at sundown – and sometimes the sun doesn't even go down. On summer nights skies go pink and purple rather than inky black, giving you more time to make the most of the day. The Northern Lights arrive in winter, so you'll still want to stay up late for a chance to see a colourful display.

The northernmost capital city in the world, Reykjavik's big on quirk and colour – you'll know you're there from the painted corrugated iron buildings lining the streets. For wider views, clamber to the top of the tower at the Hallgrimskirkja Church.