20 most epic photography locations

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson - (IcelandicExplorer)
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Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
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20 most epic photography locations, see day 2

These are 20 of my favourite photography locations spread across Iceland. Features a mix of Insta classics and hidden gems.

This isn’t a 1 day trip - but should just be be an addition to your bucket list for photo stops in Iceland.

1

Hallgrimskirkja
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Famous church
Category
Culture
Direction

599.5 km (372.5 mi)

7 hr 22 min

2

Stuðlagil Canyon
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The epic glacier canyon!
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

551.7 km (342.8 mi)

7 hr 6 min

3

Skógafoss
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Iconic Icelandic Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

158.1 km (98.2 mi)

2 hr 14 min

4

Sigöldugljúfur
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Canyon
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

468.5 km (291.1 mi)

6 hr 8 min

5

Stokksnes
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Iconic views
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

647.9 km (402.6 mi)

8 hr 2 min

6

Abandoned skip by Rif
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Abandoned ship
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

707.6 km (439.7 mi)

8 hr 37 min

7

Klifbrekku Waterfall
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Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

410.1 km (254.8 mi)

5 hr 32 min

8

Fjaðrárgljúfur
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Canyon
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

417.3 km (259.3 mi)

5 hr 15 min

9

Kirkjufell
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Iconic landmark
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

691.9 km (429.9 mi)

8 hr 14 min

10

Hengifoss
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Insane basalt waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

267.6 km (166.3 mi)

3 hr 38 min

11

Jökulsárlón
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Famous Glaier Lagoon
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Direction
12

Hornbjarg
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Epic cliffs
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
8+h
Direction
13

Mælifell
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Majestic mountain in the highlands
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

515.9 km (320.6 mi)

7 hr 49 min

14

Iconic A-frame
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Iconic A-frame
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

483.1 km (300.2 mi)

6 hr 50 min

15

Elliðaey
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Most remote cabin in the world
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

96.5 km (59.9 mi)

1 hr 30 min

16

Gígjagjá
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The Yoda Cave
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

207.3 km (128.8 mi)

3 hr 25 min

17

Landmannalaugar
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Incredible spot
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
4-6h
Direction

154.9 km (96.2 mi)

2 hr 52 min

18

Kvernufoss
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Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

207.2 km (128.7 mi)

2 hr 42 min

19

Stóra Sandvík
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Beach
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

236.3 km (146.8 mi)

3 hr 25 min

20

Secret volcano
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Secret volcano
Category
Photospot
Direction