A stay in Iceland is above all for lovers of nature and unforgettable landscapes. It is indeed the natural relief of Iceland that will attract its tourists, and in particular, the harmonious life that links Icelanders to their environment. This country of 320 000 inhabitants is defined first of all by its volcanic particularity: eruptions are still common there and occur once every five years on average. We still remember the eruption in spring 2010 of the Eyjafjöll volcano (or Eyafjalla), located in the south of the island, only 160 km south-east of the capital Reykjavik, which led to flight cancellations and the closure of European airspace for a few days. On the ground, this geographical characteristic delimits the relief of the country, with the presence of ash fields but also lava fields. The profusion of geothermal sites, another strong point of the destination, is also a factor of tourist attractions: one finds there in particular the Geysir, which gave its name to all the geysers present in the world. Due to its cold oceanic climate, Iceland is also surrounded by water in all its forms: its many rivers have been formed by melting glaciers, the most famous of which is the Vatnajökull, also known to be the most important in Europe. These rivers, among which the Olfusa and Pjorsa are important, are also at the origin of the formation of waterfalls. Here again, Iceland holds European records: the Dettifoss waterfall is known to hold the largest flow in Europe, with 500 cubic meters per second. Not surprisingly, the main natural resources of this country are fishing and hydro and geothermal energy... During your stay in Iceland You can also discover the Reykjavik region, the Icelandic capital, which has many monuments such as Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral. Located in the centre of the city, Lake Tjörnin is also one of the natural beauties to contemplate. Geothermal enthusiasts will necessarily have to make a detour to Reykjanes, nicknamed the fumaroles peninsula: it is in this region that we find the blue lagoon, a spa where the water, whose temperature is 37 degrees, would have healing properties. Iceland also has a number of national parks, including Pingvellir, the largest in the country but also Skaftafell which stretches over 1700 square kilometres. In addition to observing the Svartifoss waterfall and the Hvannadalshnjúkur volcano, the highest point in the country, you will also be able to take many walks along the paths. Iceland is also a dream country for hikers and trekkers: accommodation options have long been adapted to the nature tourism practised by tourists: sleeping bags are an essential element and refuges, youth hostels and campsites - some even include bungalows and chalets - are abundant. Edda hotels can also welcome tourists during the summer holidays from June to the end of August: they are actually schools and they have the particularity of being very well equipped - cafeteria, wifi access etc.... Before taking a flight to Iceland Although most tourists will prefer the summer season, winter can seduce because of its wilder face. Attention however: due to the climate, some traffic routes may be closed during the winter season. During your trip and especially if you rent a car in Iceland You will have the opportunity to see many reindeer. Several thousand now live in this country and during the summer they are particularly present north of the Vatnajökull between Snaefell and the Kárahnjúkar region. Most of them came from Norway and Lapland, where they were imported at the end of the 18th century. Art and culture in Iceland Iceland is a country where arts and culture go back many centuries. Painting developed in particular in the 19th and 20th centuries. The island is also very famous for its old trades such as book illumination, wood engraving but also music. In the last century, Iceland saw the emergence of a number of musical ensembles and it was in 1950 that the country's symphony orchestra was created. The Reykjavik festival, founded in 1968, today enjoys an international reputation. The capital also has a national theatre, opera and ballet company. What to visit in Iceland Geysir remains one of Iceland's most popular destinations, although it has not been active since the very beginning of the 20th century.