20 Photos of Iceland That Made Us Doubt It’s an Actual Country, and Not a Parallel Universe

Volcanos, hot springs, glaciers, fields, moss, black sand beaches, and moon-like craters — all these things can be seen in Iceland. Here, the deserted landscapes let you feel as if you are a fantasy novel character and a true adventurer.

CHEERY looked at Iceland through the eyes of internet users. It turned out that this northern country doesn’t only have alien-like nature, but also very creative inhabitants.

“People gathered around lava in Iceland.”

“My sister rented a flat here in the north of Iceland for Christmas, this is her view.”

“Modern Icelandic houses are built with geothermally heated water pipes under their sidewalks so Icelanders never have to shovel in winter.”

«It was like a dream, can’t wait to go back and spend more time!»

“Went to see a volcano that is only a couple of kilometers away from my home. This volcano has been erupting for the past months in Iceland.”

«Hey, I found that cool Icelandic house last summer in the East Fjords on a sunny day!»

“After spending 2 weeks driving around Iceland, this was by far the most breathtaking landscape.”

“The most perfectly colored Icelandic horse I’ve encountered.”

“Just your everyday Icelandic rainbow.”

“An Icelandic house built into the earth.”

“In Iceland for my honeymoon. Here’s a pic out the window of a lovely vegan cafe.”

“This Icelandic bathroom sign.”

“Old Icelandic houses in the morning fog.”

“Rainbow road in Seydisfjordur, Iceland.”

“Work signs in Reykjavik, Iceland feature a female worker.”

“In cemetery, Iceland, it’s said trees are planted on graves as an old Norse tradition. You can touch the trees as a way to connect with the deceased.”

“My favorite photo I took during my recent month-long trip to Iceland.”

“Black church in Iceland.”

“Stoplight in Akureyri, Iceland, has a heart-shaped red light.”

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Have you ever been to Iceland? What are your top 5 destinations for traveling?