Iceland’s landmarks include volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, geothermal fields, historic sites, black-sand beaches and distinctive architecture. UNESCO currently lists three World Heritage properties in Iceland: Þingvellir National Park, Surtsey and Vatnajökull National Park. citeturn0search6

20 Landmarks to Know

1. Þingvellir National Park
2. Gullfoss
3. Geysir and Strokkur
4. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
5. Diamond Beach
6. Skógafoss
7. Seljalandsfoss
8. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
9. Vatnajökull National Park
10. Blue Lagoon
11. Hallgrímskirkja
12. Harpa Concert Hall
13. Sun Voyager
14. Snæfellsjökull
15. Dettifoss
16. Lake Mývatn
17. Dynjandi Waterfall
18. Hraunfossar
19. Kerið Crater
20. Vík and its coastal cliffs

UNESCO Heritage

UNESCO lists three World Heritage properties in Iceland: Þingvellir National Park, Surtsey and Vatnajökull National Park. Þingvellir is cultural, while Surtsey and Vatnajökull are natural properties.

Plan Your Visits

Natural sites can be affected by weather, waves, volcanic activity, snow and road conditions. Check official conditions before visiting.

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Official resource: UNESCO — Iceland.

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