I've been to Iceland 6 times. Here are 7 things that are always worth visiting — and 3 I'd skip next time.

Lauren BreedloveJan 15, 2024, 21:02 IST

Glaciers, natural hot springs, otherworldly scenery, and more waterfalls than can be counted … what's not to love about Iceland?Lauren Breedlove

I've gone on six trips to Iceland and have found some tried-and-true stops and some I'd skip.
Definitely stop for food and drinks in downtown Reykjavik and explore the Katla ice cave.

Iceland is a wonderful place to visit with its glaciers, endless outdoor adventures, natural hot springs, and otherworldly scenery.

I love the Land of Fire and Ice so much that I've traveled there six times and plan to return again and again.

Like most destinations, though, Iceland has spots that are overrated and overrun by tourists, making them not really worth the time and effort.

With countless road trips all over Iceland under my belt, these are the top spots that are always worth checking out, and a few that, in my experience, are better off left out of your itinerary.

Definitely eat and drink your way through downtown Reykjavik.

Iceland's capital city might be small, but it has a big food and beverage scene.Lauren Breedlove

Kvernufoss is one of my favorite waterfalls in Iceland.

There are many waterfalls in the area, but Kvernufoss just has something extra enchanting about it.Lauren Breedlove

I recommend checking out the Katla ice cave.

I'm not sure why it took until my sixth trip to Iceland to explore an ice cave, but now I'm hooked.Lauren Breedlove

The entire Westfjords region is worth exploring.

Many of the hot springs in Iceland have incredible views.Lauren Breedlove

The whale watching in Húsavík is unreal.

I can confirm that Húsavík is a fantastic spot for whale watching.Lauren Breedlove

It's worth visiting the Highlands Hot Spring in Landmannalaugar, even if it's crowded.

I've always been able to find somewhere private in Highlands Hot Spring.Lauren Breedlove

Definitely check out the Hrunalaug hot spring.

Hrunalaug hot spring is surrounded by beautiful views.Lauren Breedlove

On the other hand, the plane wreck on Sólheimasandur Beach isn't worth trekking to.

We watched a lot of people pose with the plane wreck. Lauren Breedlove

Skip Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon unless you go at specific times to avoid crowds.

Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon got pretty crowded when I went. Lauren Breedlove

Reynisfjara Beach near Vik gets super crowded, too.

Reynisfjara Beach has some epic rock formations.Lauren Breedlove

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I've been to Iceland 6 times. Here are 7 things that are always worth visiting &mdash; and 3 I'd skip next time.