You Will Never Believe These Bizarre Truths Behind Golden Circle Tours Iceland

You Will Never Believe These Bizarre Truths Behind Golden Circle Tours Iceland

Iceland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world as it is unique in many ways.

Check out some of the unusual yet attractive truths revolving around it.

This country is recognized as the land of fire and ice. It is also known for the Northern lights, the elves, the trolls, glaciers and volcanoes. According to the Icelandic Tourist Board, the number of people visiting the country has more than tripled between 2000 and 2014. However, travelers mostly visit only the famous Golden Circle though there are a number of other hidden secret stops to look at. Exploring these bizarre truths would be a memorable experience.

The secret lagoon: The Secret Lagoon is Iceland’s oldest swimming pool. You can halt at the century-old lagoon during Golden Circle Tours Iceland for an authentic hot spring experience. It is located in Fludir, off the Golden Circle. Since it is situated on the geothermal ground, the water is hot throughout the year. An active geyser on the premises which erupts harmlessly every five minutes adds to its appeal.

The secret waterfall: The southern part of the country has some of the most beautiful waterfalls like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. You must witness these waterfalls when you go for Golden Circle Tours Iceland with tour operators and also hike behind the falls. There is a waterfall hidden in a canyon located about five minutes away from Seljalandsfoss called Gljúfrabúi tucked away behind the mountains. It is considered as one of the bizarre truths and can be reached only through a small opening in the formation of the rock.

The Elfschool in Reykjavik: If you are curious about fairies, elves, trolls, gnomes, and dwarves, then you should visit Elfschool in Reykjavik. In Iceland, more than 50% of the people believe that they exist. If you want to know more about these fantastical beings or hear their stories, you can pay a visit to the school. It remains open year round where the hosts deliver lectures and tell stories about people who have seen elves. You can also walk down to Iceland’s most popular elf sighting spots just adjacent to the school.

The Dimmuborgir lava field: Located in the northern side of the country, it is a huge lava rock formation with volcanic caves. It gives you an impression as if you have stepped in another world. There are numerous hiking trails near this unusually shaped lava field. The routes lead to the towering Hverjfall Crater.

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve: The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is the most inaccessible part of the country. It is located in the northernmost tip of Westfjords. As there is no road which leads to this place, one needs to hike for a week. Or else, one can also take a boat from ร safjรถrรฐur to get there. If you feel like staying there, you need to carry food and camping gear since no shops or villages exist there. This is the place where the biggest arctic foxes live and if you are lucky enough you may spot few of them.

If you are planning a trip to Iceland, make sure you enjoy these hidden gems. Otherwise, you will never believe the bizarre truth behind Golden Circle Tours Iceland.

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