Photos of Iceland are consistently wowing audiences and circling the Internet, but it’s nothing — nothing — compared to physically traversing the Nordic wonderland. The lava-sculpted landscapes and glacial-clad terrains are ethereal and otherworldly, having provided the backdrop to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness and Game of Thrones, among others. The best way to marvel at the diversity of Iceland’s outdoor beauty is by visiting its national parks. Each epic setting invites hiking, ice-climbing, cave exploring, boating, picnicking ‚ or simply doing nothing at all.
While you could base yourself in Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik to make day trips to most of these parks, it’s worth overnighting in nearby towns to truly sink into the scenery. And, remember, Iceland is best when not rushed.
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