Widely known as “The Land of Fire and Ice” Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe, and some of the world's most active volcanoes. Iceland is also the land of light and darkness. Where to go: Reykjavík. While most Icelandic trips start in Reykjavík, this is not a whistle-stop city. Blue Lagoon. Golden Circle. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Seljalandsfoss (and nearby waterfalls) Lake Mývatn. Akureyri. Vík.