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Andre Kohls

The Swedish capital is made up of 14 islands and connected by more than 50 bridges.

A short drive from Höfn, eight mountains make up a small peninsula, the highest peak being Klifatindur. The Ring Road takes daring drivers through a pass reasonably close to the summit.

Visible from the Ring Road that winds around it, Krossanesfjall is a volcanic mountain on the east coast near Höfn. Below Krossanesfjall lies a vast black sand beach called Eystrahorn—a good under-the-radar location for capturing breathtaking photos.

A notoriously challenging road, the Öxi Pass is a Ring Road alternative that saves time driving between Höfn and Egilsstaðir. A mountain pass with winding turns and steep drops, it should be avoided outside of summer or during inclement weather.

Literally meaning “glacial river lagoon,” Jökulsárlón is the largest of its kind in the country—and due to melting glaciers, it’s still growing, having almost doubled from 1970. Though a winter visit promises more icebergs and chances to see the northern lights, boat tours are only offered in the summer, when the bright afternoon light creates a glittering contrast between the sky, ice, and water.

One of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, the mighty Gullfoss lies a mere 90-minute drive from downtown Reykjavik. Created at the end of the last Ice Age, its crevasse continues to widen each year under the pounding water’s constant erosion. Head to the viewing platform for a vantage over the double cascade.

An array of many gentle cascades, Hraunfossar stems from cold springs under Hallmundarhraun, a solidified lava field. The moss and vegetation growing from the volcanic rock look drastically different from season to season.

The walls of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon are believed to have formed around 10,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age.