The book thoroughly describes Iceland's geological development and its current geological
processes taking into account both geographic and geo-ecological aspects. Furthermore it
includes suggested excursions especially for individual tours. The most popular tourist
highlights (e.g. the Golden Circle with þingvellir Gullfoss and Geyser) should certainly not
be excluded. But there is so much more to explore apart from the main tourist routes - and
sometimes only a few kilometers away. Examining various regions of the country each proposed
stop is sufficiently described so that it is easily accessible (especially for individual
tourists). A wealth of maps graphics and images illustrate and supplement the coverage. This
invaluable guide is aimed in particular at individual tourists to Iceland. It provides those
tourists wishing to explore Iceland on their own with a wide range of suggestions for their
trip. In addition numerous excursion suggestions for the west southwest and south including
the Westman Islands are described in detail.
