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20 Photos That Prove Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire
It’s summer time in Europe but winter is coming to Westeros.
If you’re a GOT aficionado (like us), then we’re sure you can’t help yourself from watching the season 7 trailers just one more time. Did you ever wish that you could be a part of Westeros for just one goddamn day?
Good news – you can visit Iceland, which is pretty much the same thing. After all, they call it the land of Ice and Fire for a reason. You can expect to see glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal pools, and landscapes that are strange yet beautiful.
Suggested: the perfect 1 week Iceland Itinerary that will help you plan your trip
Go drive along Iceland’s South Coast with your partner and enter the world of fantasy. You can also check out this itinerary to experience Iceland as a solo traveler This country has so much to offer than just Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon so hope you find this list useful.
20 Spectacular Photos of Iceland –
Jökulsárlón / Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Here’s what the north of Westeros “beyond the wall” would look like if it were real.
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Jay Kumar [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
In Icelandic, Jökulsárlón literally means “glacier river lagoon”. It came into existence when the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started thinning from where it meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon – Iceland – the land of Ice and Fire – By Andrés Nieto Porras [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
Looks familiar? You may have seen it in Die Another Day or Batman Begins. For GOT Season 7, Jökulsárlón has been a major filming spot.
Víti, Askja
Location: Askja, Central Highlands
Askja is a caldera that’s located in the middle of a lava desert. It is in Iceland’s uninhabited interiors and can only be visited for a brief time in summer.
Fire under Ice in Víti, Askja – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By EleKtr•ORL [CC BY NC ND 2.0] via [Flickr]
Víti, Askja – Fire under Ice – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By EleKtr•ORL [CC BY NC ND 2.0] via [Flickr]
Black Sand Beach, Vík
If Khaleesi’s dragons ever spit fire on a beach, the result would be something like this. Welcome to Iceland’s Black Sand beach!
Black Sand Beach, Vik, Iceland – By mariejirousek [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0] via Flickr
Reynisfjara, Black Sand Beach, Vik, Iceland – By dconvertini [CC BY SA 2.0] via Flickr
Thrihnukagigur Volcano
Ever thought you can go inside a volcano? Yes, you can literally go on a journey to the center of the earth and walk on fire if you visit Thrihnukagigur Volcano.
Inside Thrihnukagigur Volcano – Iceland – By Dan (catching up) (CC BY-ND 2.0) via Flickr
The Icelandic name for this volcano is Þríhnúkagígur and it is a dormant volcano near Reykjavík. It’s the only volcano on the entire planet where visitors can go into the magma chamber. You can surely do a self guided tour of Reykjavik but will need a guide for going inside Thrihnukagigur Volcano.
Thrihnukagigur Volcano – Iceland – By Dan (catching up) (CC BY-ND 2.0) via Flickr
Jarðböðinn (Mývatn Nature Baths) and Grjótagjá
Location: East of Reykjahlíð
Mývatn is a popular destination in Iceland because of its amazing geothermal pools where one can take a relaxing bath. The geothermal lake and the area around it both are referred to as Mývatn.
Mývatn Nature Baths – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Richard Baer [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
Do you remember the famous GOT episode where Jon Snow and Ygritte take a very special dip in a lagoon that’s inside a cave? Well, that lagoon cave is called Grjótagjá and it is near Myvatn Nature Baths.
Grjótagjá Cave – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – Dan (catching up) (CC BY-ND 2.0) via Flickr
Grjótagjá is a little lava cave that has a thermal spring inside it. However, the water can be as high as 50°C and is not always fit for a bath. It does look a little special, no?
Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach, Iceland – By apasciuto [[CC BY 2.0]] via Flickr
Diamond Beach, a.k.a. Jokulsarlon Beach, Iceland – By www.davidbaxendale.com [ CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr
Strokkur, Geysir
Geysir, Iceland – Land of Ice and Fire – By Annca [CC0 Public Domain] via Pixabay
Strokkur, Geysir – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Audrey [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
Reykjadalur Hot Springs, Hveragerdi
Hveragerdi – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Bernard McManus [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
Reykjadalur Hot Springs, Hveragerdi, Iceland – By Juan [CC BY NC 2.0] via Flickr
Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Fjadrargljufur Canyon – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Dirk Dallas [CC BY NC 2.0] via Flickr
Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Kirkjubaejarklaustur – By Andrés Nieto Porras [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr
The Northern Lights
What can be more magical than watching the fire in the sky? Words alone won’t do justice so I will leave it to pictures
The Northern Lights in Iceland – the land of Ice and Fire – By TPSDave [CC0 Public] via Pixabay
The Northern Lights – Iceland is the land of Ice and Fire – By Shaherald Chia [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr
Are you daydreaming about visiting Iceland already? If you have visited this spectacular country and have a few pictures of your own to share, let us know in the comments.
Heading to Iceland soon? Check out this post which will tell you what to pack for Iceland for a week.
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