The odd side of Iceland.

Evidence-backed unusual places in Iceland, grouped with maps, original sources and useful geographic context. These are crawlable research records, not an indiscriminate directory: reports without enough depth remain available for exploration but are excluded from search indexing.

Natural world · GBIF

The island born in living memory

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

A volcanic island emerged from the Atlantic during eruptions in the 1960s.

Map, evidence and context →Natural world · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark

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The iconic Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, standing proudly on the peninsula’s edge, is a symbol of maritime heritage with panoramic views.Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including puf

Map, evidence and context →Natural world · UNESCO Global Geoparks

Katla UNESCO Global Geopark

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Witness the northern lights between September and March.Visit the Icelandic Lava Show in the town of Vík, an exhibition where lava from the 1918 Katla eruption is re-melted and flows into th

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