Lonely PlanetJul 1621 things to know before visiting IcelandEnsure a stress-free trip to Iceland with these top tips on packing, geothermal springs, local etiquette and more.Traditional Icelandic church11 things in this storyÞingvellir National ParkSightLocation with 2°C watersReynisfjaraSightBlack sand beach known for sneaker wavesBúðakirkjaPlace of worshipTraditional Icelandic churchBlue LagoonSightFamous geothermal spa complexEyjafjallajökullSightVolcano that caused widespread closures of European airspaceDjúpalónssandur beachSightBlack sand beach with dangerous wavesLangjökull glacierSightGlacier that tourists attempted to cross in an SUVhakarlRestaurantAir-dried fermented shark meat, a traditional delicacyElsewhereFjallakofinnPlaceReykjavík, IcelandSupplier for outdoor gear purchase or rental in ReykjavíkKrossneslaugSightWestfjords, IcelandRemote outdoor hot spring pool in the WestfjordsSundhnúkur craterSightReykjanes Peninsula, IcelandSite of volcanic eruptions on Reykjanes PeninsulaRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →