Eldhraun

Eldhraun is one of those places that really feels otherworldly. It’s this huge lava field covered in thick, green moss that stretches as far as you can see - it honestly looks like something from another planet. It’s super quiet and peaceful too, so you can just stand there and take it all in.

There are a few spots along the Ring Road where you can pull over and admire it, but be careful not to walk on the moss, as it’s really fragile and takes decades to grow back. Definitely a quick stop that’s...

An unworldly plain that we owe to one of the largest (documented) and most disastrous volcanic eruptions: the 8-month eruption of the Laki in 1783/4. The 565 km2 Eldrhaun ("Fire Lava Field"), which is several meters thick, is one of the consequences and has since become a magnificent nature area covered with a soft green blanket. And this green blanket turns out to consist of an almost countless amount of miniscule plants or mosses if you take a closer look at it. Very special, but also...

Super unique, moss-covered lave rocks. You should pull over to take pictures at one of the pull-offs, but don't step on or touch the moss. It is very special and is sensitive so it can be ruined if you touch it. Justin Bieber was ridiculed for filming a video there and stepping on the moss so...