If you’re looking for a destination worth visiting, consider aiming for a distant land with a lot to explore. While it may not be the most convenient place to reach, the experience will show you why it’s so beloved by many.

I’m referring to Iceland, and as soon as you set foot in this country, you’ll be captivated by its beauty. It feels like there’s beauty all around you, but it’s not just the visible beauty that makes it special. Iceland is a stunning place for various other reasons too.

We have prepared a list of 20 compelling reasons why Iceland should be your next vacation destination. After going through these, you might find yourself wanting to extend your stay there!

1. “My sister rented an apartment in the north of Iceland for Christmas, and this is her view.”

2. Before 1987, every Thursday in Iceland, there were no TV broadcasts.

15. The last McDonald’s cheeseburger sold in Iceland. McDonald’s no longer exists in this country.

16. “Stayed in an unusual hotel near The Golden Circle in Iceland”

17. “This crater lake in Iceland merges with a powerful glacial river. One of the most surreal sunrises I’ve ever experienced”

18. This very cozy street in Iceland

19. The view from some public restrooms in Iceland

20. “The puffins returned to eastern Iceland this week. I was lucky enough to see thousands of them in one spot.”

21. “This house my wife and I stayed at while in Iceland”

22. A sunset snowstorm in Iceland