What is Iceland Famous For?

Iceland is famous for a lot of natural wonders like glaciers, active volcanoes, and geysers. However, it is also known for the Northern Lights, whale watching, jailed bankers after the financial crisis and some very strange delicacies.

Headlines also made Iceland famous in 2010 when their was a volcanic eruption from Eyjafjallajökull ( pronounced: ei uh fyaat laa yow kl). Air travel was disrupted for six days while the volcano spat out tons of ash. Curiously, many eyes filled with wanderlust turned towards the Nordic Island nation. After all, dramatic landscapes is pretty much at the top of the list for what travel adventurists want.

So ironically, what stopped those planes in 2010 brought in more in the next two decades. Now millions have experienced the wonders of Iceland. If your interest in adding the island to your travel list is piqued, learn a little about the history, culture, and geology with 20 things Iceland is famous for.