Iceland, a place that evokes the Northern Lights and surreal sceneries. Check out these top places you should visit and know what activities you can do and the attractions you can see in each destination.

Iceland has opened its border to all international travellers, regardless of vaccination status, with no requirement to pre-register before visiting.

There is no longer a requirement for a PCR test to board an aeroplane and no testing or quarantine upon arrival.

Travellers also no longer have to present a certificate of vaccination or of prior COVID-19 infection.

There is no direct flight from Singapore to Iceland. However, travellers can reach the country by taking transit flights offered by Singapore Airlines, KLM, Etihad, Iceland Air, Finn Air, JAL, Transavia and many more.

Vatnajökull National Park offers fantastic natural landscapes both in warm and cold seasons.

While Vatnajökull is a favourite spot for hikers, other travellers will also enjoy exploring the park through less challenging routes.

Various trails are available for hiking labelled according to difficulties and convenience for wheelchair access.

Visitors should also not miss the unique Vatnajökull Ice Cave, also known as Anaconda Ice Cave, for its long and winding path. The crystal ice ceiling in shades of blue glimmering in the dark tunnel upon entering the glacier cave will surely mesmerise.

Blue Lagoon is a wonderful choice for a relaxing retreat in Iceland.

The idea of the artificial Blue Lagoon came about from reusing the by-product of warm water from the Svartsengi geothermal power plant for health purposes.

Since discovering the healing benefits of water in treating skin problems such as psoriasis, more people have come to experience bathing in the lagoon personally.

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Another famous hiking spot in Iceland is located in Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve.

The natural wonders of Landmannalaugar include the breath-taking panoramic view of the valley, contrasting colours of its slopes and relaxing warm hot springs.

Geographically, the Landmannalaugar mountains consist of rhyolite volcanic rock and are situated next to the dark Laugahraun lava field.

Besides hiking, visitors can also do activities such as Icelandic horse riding and arctic char fishing in the nearby lakes.

After a long day touring in Landmannalaugar, visitors can recharge themselves by visiting the hot springs.

The tradition of hikers dropping by at the geothermal pools after a long hike has been practised for years and is still carried out today.

Travellers looking for the best location to witness the spectacular Northern Lights, a trip to Grundarfjördur may be right for you.

With a 2.5-hour drive to the northwest of Reykjavik, Grundarfjördur features a small town back dropping Mount Kirkjufell and one of the largest fishery harbours in Iceland.

Mount Kirkjufell was dubbed the most photographed mountain in Iceland for its exceptional beauty and the remarkable Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.

In winter, visitors can enjoy the scenery of the majestic Northern Lights aurora over Mount Kirkjufell at night. Back in the town, visitors can learn the history of this area at the Eyrbyggja Heritage Centre.

Situated on the Öskjuhlíð hill, Perlan or The Pearl in English is the top iconic landmark of Reykjavík.

The original design of Perlan was meant to hold up to 4 million litres of geothermal water for warm water supply to the entire city. The giant glass dome has been converted into a planetarium and a popular tourist attraction.

Perlan has exhibition halls that engage all your senses, displaying a 100-metre real ice cave, volcanoes, earthquake and geothermal exhibits, and cinematic underwater experience.

Visitors can also enjoy the view of Reykjavík from up above and the Northern Lights aurora in winter from the observation deck.

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