Iceland Autumn, Nature + People pictures

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Find one of Europe’s largest glaciers, its most powerful waterfall, most extensive national park and oldest parliament in this island nation on the verge of the Arctic.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Clamber over the arch and stacks of this cape extending over the ocean with outlooks offering views of fascinating landmarks of southern Iceland.

Clamber over the arch and stacks of this cape extending over the ocean with outlooks offering views of fascinating landmarks of southern Iceland.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Stroll along the volcanic sand of a black beach, climb to the top of the cliffs and enjoy views of stacks and arches on Iceland’s southern coast.

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

Creep into the extraordinary secret lair behind this cascade to see the ferocious carpet of water from every angle.