The Bridge between Continents is a footbridge over a fissure on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart. Walk across and you cross from one continent to the other – a simple way to feel the forces that shape Iceland.
Kleifarvatn is a deep, dark lake surrounded by a stark, almost lunar landscape. Its water level rises and falls with earthquakes and volcanic activity, and local legends say a monster lives in its depths. A quiet, surreal spot and a favourite with photographers.
The Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark covers the whole peninsula: volcanic craters, recent lava fields, steaming geothermal areas, rugged coastline and striking rock formations. It is one of the best places in Iceland to see how the land is still being formed.
Seltún, in the Krýsuvík geothermal area, is a colourful field of bubbling mud pots, steaming vents and bright mineral deposits. A boardwalk leads you through it, past hissing springs and the strong smell of sulphur – a vivid look at the heat beneath Iceland.
