Iceland

Animals	Scenery	Culture	Shopping	Food
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Highlights
Westfjords	The westfjords peninsula is Iceland's most rugged region which was carved by icecaps and glaciers into deep fjords and alternating steep headlands. Isafjördur, the largest settlement on the peninsula, is a good place to stay overnight. The Látrabjarg cliffs which are up to 400 meters high are worth to visit as they have the densest population of bird life in Iceland. This is a good place to spot the puffins.
Vatnajökull	Vatnajökull (Water Glacier) is Iceland's greatest icecap. Jökulsárlón (Glacial River Lagoon) is an obligatory stop if you pass the village Höfn. It's full of large icebergs and gives an Arctic impression.
Mývaten	The area around Mývaten is famous due to its volcanic or geothermal features. There are many nice walks to spot fields of lava or craters.
Reykjavik	Also Reykjavik is not a metropolis it has some curios and charm available. Beside nice restaurants there exist also great shopping places.

Restaurants / Hotels
Restaurant Tveir Fiskar	the Tveir Fiskar is is a top-of-line seafood restaurant.
Restaurant Apótek	enjoy excellent international cuisine in a renovated pharmacy.
Hotel Djúpaviík	bizarre place near a former herring factory. Here is the place to addict to loneliness.

Tips
boat trip on the Jökulsárlón	do not miss a ride on the Jökulsárlón where you can pass the icebergs in wheeled boats.
whale watching	Húsavík is known as Iceland's foremost whale-watching venue.
midges	if you are visiting Mývaten, do not forget to bring anti-insect spray as swarms of midges inhabit this area.
Bláa Lónid	the Bláa Lónid or "Blue Lagoon" is geothermal spa near Reykjavik. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases.
horseback riding	there are many riding stables in Iceland. Try it out if you are not just pregnant.