By Erica Atalia Skov Hansen
Iceland is clearly one of the most amazing places I ever have been to. It’s a small country, so you can reach a lot in a short amount of time, but you can never expect the weather to be with you. We were two jenter traveling together, but it is a destination for everyone. Friends, lovers, couples, families with and without children can easily travel around the island. Iceland is for everyone who loves nature.
Iceland is incredibly beautiful, which resulted in many (picture) stops! I’ve collected the things we saw at the bottom of the post and added a few extra things if you were to have some extra time. If you have other things to see, please share them with us.
Four days in Iceland
We had four full days in Iceland, one of which was used indoors because there was a cyclone which put a hold to our adventure. At the moment, of course, it was a shame and sucked, but at the same time, we got that experience with us and can laugh at it today. Who can write trapped by a cyclone in Iceland, on their travel resume, not many – but now we can.

We had rented a car, which I can only recommend others to do. It’s a pretty easy way to get around. It also meant that we could easily stop or change our plans because it was only us who decided.
Unless you’re planning to remain in Reykjavik, driving is your best option for exploring Iceland. In addition to major rental companies like Hertz and Budget, you should consider Green Motion (this European rental agency specializes in eco-friendly vehicles) or Blue Carrentel — a great option for saving money while still seeing all of the vast islands.
Places to stay
We had rented a cabin in Vík, which is approximately 2 hours south of Reykjavik and located in the middle of the southern coastline (see map). I can only recommend renting a cabin in two different places so you can experience a bit more of the island. We had two nights in the cabin at Vík, where after we had two nights in another cabin, located northwest of Reykjavik (see map).

What to see in Iceland
Day 1: Reykjavik
Our first day was spent in Reykjavik. Reykjavík (translated to “Smokey Bay”) is the northernmost capital of the world, comprising a population so minute that it hardly amounts to a city.
What to do in Reykjavik:
Visit Hallgrimskirkja Church
Explore the City by Foot
Visit the Harpa Concert Hall/Old Harbour and just look at the beautiful view
Visit Reykjavík Art Museum