Thorsmörk nature reserve is surrounded by natural boundaries like mountains, glacial rivers and lagoons and is considered by many one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. It is situated between three glaciers, Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull and one has to cross un-bridged glacial river to get to this remote area, yet an oasis with rich fauna and flora. Thorsmörk is the ideal area for hiking and enjoying nature at its best.

Landmannalaugar nature reserve is located in an area called „behind the mountains", north of Myrdalsjökull glacier. Beautiful and colorful rhyolitic mountains surround the area, which offers excellent hiking opportunities on paths towards for example the sulfur pits of Brennisteinsalda, the Bláhnúkur mountain and the colorful canyon Jökulgil. One can baith in a warm natural pool where water flows from underneat a nearby There is a lodge, little shop, sanitary facilities and a kitchen for visitors.

Hveravellir nature reserve is located on the mountain road Kjölur, between the glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. It is a beautiful geothermal area, with hot springs and steam vents. One can bathe in a geothermal pool which has natural hot and cold water and magnificent view over the area. In summer, a small restaurant is open in Hveravellir.

Askja is a 50 km2 caldera, situated north of Vatnajökull glacier. In the southeast corner, in a smaller caldera is the lake Öskuvatn, one of Iceland´s deepest lakes. There have been several eruptions in Askja, the latest in 1961. This area was used as a training ground for the Apollo astronauts, to prepare for their lunar mission. At the rim of Lake Öskuvatn is the explotion crater Víti. Water has accumulated in Víti and it has become is a popular bathing site, with water temperature of approximately 20°.

The Laki craters are volcanic fissures near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, in South-East Iceland.They lie between the glaciers Vatnajökull and Myrdalsjökull and contain extraordinary rock formations, craters, lakes and remarkable flora and fauna.
They were formed in 1783 in one of the largest eruptions on earth since last ice and the lava field, called Eldhraun, covers approximately 0,5% of Iceland´s surface.