Scenic places

Landmarks and natural wonders worth a flight, with the airports closest to each one.

189 places

  • Ahaggar National Park

    Algerie

    CanyonDesertDirtNature

    Ahaggar National Park covers a vast area of the Saharan Algeria Region in the extreme south of the country. The Ahaggar Mountains dominate the park, with the highest peak being Mount Tahat, measuring 3,003 meters above sea level. The Ahaggar Mountain range consists mainly of jagged volcanic rock.

  • Alberto de Agostini National Park

    Chile

    GlacierIceNature

    The Alberto de Agostini National Park marks the final point of the Andes Mountains: the longest continental mountain chain in the world. Spanning the entire length of South America, they start in Venezuela in the north and plunge into the ocean in the Alberto de Agostini National Park.

  • Alert Airport, Nunavut

    Canada

    IceNatureUnusual

    Alert, in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada, is the northernmost permanently inhabited place in the world, at latitude 82°30'05" north, 817 kilometres from the North Pole.

  • Aletsch Glacier

    Switzerland

    GlacierIceMountainous

    The longest glacier in the Alps, a river of ice about 23 km long flowing from the Jungfrau region.

  • Aleutian Islands

    United States

    NatureCliffVolcano

    12 volcanic and 55 smaller islands make up the Aleutian Islands. The islands make for a scenic journey over the Pacific Ocean.

  • Angkor Wat

    Cambodia

    HistoricNatureFlat

    The largest religious monument in the world, a 12th-century temple complex inside a moat in the Cambodian jungle.

  • Aogashima

    Japan

    VolcanoNature

    A far-flung volcanic island 358km south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, Aogashima is the most remote and topographically interesting island in the Izu archipelago. The entire island is a volcanic crater, within which there is another, smaller volcano still largely untouched by tourism.

  • Ao Phang-nga National Park

    Thailand

    SeaRiverNature

    This national park offer big numbers of stunning river deltas, unusual mountainous terrain, and even James Bond Island (at Khao Phing Kan).

  • Atlantic Ocean Road

    Norway

    HeliUnusual

    8.3-kilometre road running through an archipelago with 8 bridges - the most prominent being Storseisundet Bridge.

  • Baltoro Glacier

    Pakistan

    GlacierIceNature

    At 63 kilometers (39 miles) in length, the Baltoro Glacier is one of the longest non-polar glaciers in the world. It is home to some of the world’s highest mountains. The glacier runs through part of the region’s Karakoram mountain range, near a mountain known as K2, highest mountain in the region at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).

  • Banff National Park

    Canada

    MountainousLakeNature

    Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town and village, abundant wildlife and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park. It's Canada's first and most famous national park

  • Bora Bora

    French Polynesia

    NatureSea

    A very isolated but beautiful atoll in the great Pacific. The rock formations and blue shallow waters make this an iconic destination.

  • Cappadocia

    Turkey

    UnusualCanyon

    The location is known for its unique rock formations that resemble hats, and is made from prehistoric volcanic eruptions. Visit places like Love Valley, Urgup, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and more.

  • Caucasus Mountains

    Georgia

    Mountainous

    Fly over the Caucasus mountain range that connects Europe and Asia between the Black and Caspian Sea. The highest mountain in Europe is named Elbrus and is located here.

  • Cerro Tunupa

    Bolivia

    VolcanoSaltNature

    The volcano is a spectacular sight in itself, but the uniqueness comes from its surrounding salt flats which can be act as a dirt airstrip!

  • Chapada Diamantina

    Brazil

    CanyonCliffMountainousNature

    The huge park in Brazil named "Diamond Plateau" have huge canyons and waterfalls. In the past, miners would search this region for diamond, hence the name.

  • Cinque Terre

    Italy

    SeaCliffUnusual

    Along the coastline of the Italian province La Spezia, five villages make out a colourful and spectacular sight with cliffs in between them.

  • Cliffs of Moher

    Ireland

    CliffNatureSea

    Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland's west coast, the Cliffs of Moher boast some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland.

  • Crater Lake

    United States

    LakeVolcanoNature

    A deep blue lake filling the caldera of a collapsed volcano in the Oregon Cascades, with Wizard Island at its edge.

  • Danube Delta

    Romania

    RiverSea

    Often described as a birds’ paradise, the Danube Delta is one of the biggest wetlands in the world and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

  • Darvaza Gas Crater

    Turkmenistan

    Unusual

    This crater has been burning constantly since 1971. It was lit on fire on purpose by geologist to stop the spreading of Methane. It's also known as the Gates to Hell. Watch out for unstable air flow.

  • Doñana National Park

    Spain

    DesertDirtNatureRiverSea

    The park is a World Heritage Site consisting of marshes, shallow streams, and sand dunes in Las Marismas, the delta where the Guadalquivir River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Is a breeding ground as well as a transit point for thousands of European and African birds (aquatic and terrestrial),and hosts many species of migratory waterfowl during the winter.

  • Düne 45, Sossusvlei

    Namibia

    DesertNature

    Dune 45 is named for its proximity to Sesrium Gate. It is situated 45km from the gate, along a paved road and is easily reached using a 2×4 vehicle. Its fascinating shape and accessibility makes it the most photographed dune in the world.

  • Easter Island

    Chile

    Unusual

    Archeological site, island, and a unique sight. The island is famous for its nearly 1,000 head-like statues, called moai, created by the Rapa Nui people.

  • Eilat Airport

    Israel

    Unusual

    Closed down airport. Flight is just a few ft above hotels and buildings into a narrow runway in the middle of a small city.

  • El Ejido, Almería (Sea of Plastic)

    Spain

    CityUnusual

    This area from the south of Spain is known as "Sea of Plastic". About 300 sqkm of land is covered by plastics from the greenhouses that supplies vegetables all around Europe. This area is clearly visible from space.

  • El Valle de la Luna

    Chile

    HeliMountainousNatureRiver

    A moon-like valley of salt ridges and sand dunes near San Pedro de Atacama, in the Atacama Desert.

  • Fernando de Noronha Archipelago

    Brazil

    NatureSea

    Beautiful archipelago located in the northeast coast of Brazil, with beautiful landscapes which attracts many tourists, and a small and cozy airport.

  • Fiordland National Park

    New Zealand

    FjordMountainousNature

    Fiordland National Park has spectacular ice-carved fiords, lakes and valleys, rugged granite tops and pristine mountain to sea vistas.

  • Fort Jefferson, Florida

    United States

    SeaUnusual

    The largest brick masonry structure in the United States, Fort Jefferson is located at the very SW tip of the Florida keys. Built 1846 to ~1870. An immense hexagon with 2 tiers of guns. Used as a federal prison and quarantine station. Has beach suitable for amphibious planes.

  • Gardens of Versailles

    France

    UnusualFlatNatureHeli

    One of the largest gardens in the world, famous for its symmetry and size. The garden is surrounded by a beautiful park.

  • Grand Canyon

    United States

    CanyonNature

    One of the world's natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon draws oohs and aahs from visitors perched at the edge of its towering cliffs. Carved by the copper-colored Colorado River, the colorful rock layers record billions of years of history and hide many unique species.

  • Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone

    United States

    UnusualNatureHeli

    One of the largest hot spring in the world with a striking coloration. Yellowstone National Park provide a nice fly-over too.

  • Great Barrier Reef

    Australia

    SeaNature

    The Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and contains literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the worlds most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches. Let's test your GPU.

  • Gros Morne National Park

    Canada

    CanyonCliffFjordNatureRiver

    Gros Morne National Park is a world heritage site in Newfoundland. You would be at a loss if you did not fly here - look at the photo and you'll understand. Gros Morne lies in an outlying range of the Appalachian Mountains, stretching the length of the island's west coast.

  • Guadeloupe

    France

    NatureSeaVolcano

    The beautiful region of Guadeloupe provide stunning turquoise waters and beautiful beaches. This paradise is perfect for island-to-island flying.

  • Guilin, China

    China

    MountainousUnusual

    Fly through the maze that is the karst mountains surrounding the city of Guilin, China. The spiked monoliths rise from nothing, but stands out as nothing else.

  • High Tatras

    Slovakia & Poland

    CliffMountainousNature

    Beautiful jagged peaks and mountain lakes with lush forests at its feet, ascending high above the surrounding lower mountainous regions and plains.

  • Horseshoe Bend

    United States

    CanyonRiverCliff

    The Colorado River making a tight horseshoe turn 300 m below the canyon rim near Page, Arizona.

  • Inaccessible Island

    British Overseas Territory

    UnusualCliff

    Someone doesn't want us there… also... there is a bar located on the island according to Google Maps.

  • Jiaguan, Huohua bridge, China

    China

    Mountainous

    This spectacularly long and heightened bridge is one of the longest in China. It extends far beyond the drop it initially traverses (might not make it into MSFS due to its recent construction).

  • Khasab

    Oman

    CliffDesertFjordSea

    A city in Oman located at the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, this area is nicknamed the «Norway of Arabia» due to it’s fjord like landscape.

  • Kīlauea

    United States

    VolcanoNatureSea

    One of the world's most active volcanoes, on the Big Island of Hawaii, with a summit caldera and lava flows reaching the sea.

  • Kiritimati

    Republic of Kiribati

    NatureSeaUnusual

    Unique raised coral atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, composed of subsidiary lagoons, tidal flats, hypersaline brine ponds, salt pans and small villages.

  • Koubaka, Mali

    Mali

    RiverDesertNature

    The village is located on the Niger river with a stunning delta containing both lush greens and desert

  • Lac Wiyâshâkimî

    Canada

    Nature

    Two adjoining craters formed simultaneously by fragments of the same space rock about 290 million years ago. The larger Clearwater West crater (Lac Wiyâshâkimî) has a central ring of islands and is 36 km wide. Clearwater East is a nearly circular lake without islands about 26 km across.

  • Laguna Colorada

    Bolivia

    FlatLakeNature

    A shallow red-hued salt lake on the Bolivian altiplano, coloured by algae and home to flocks of flamingos.

  • Lake Como

    Italy

    Nature

    Considered one of the most beautiful European lakes with more than two centuries of history, this is where the rich have their villas.

  • Lakhta Center

    Russia

    City

    The sharp structure located as a sole skyscraper makes this 87 floor skyscraper worthy of a visit. It resembles a rocket shooting towards the sky.

  • Langkawi Geopark

    Malaysia

    MountainousNatureRiver

    The geopark has the best-exposed and most complete Palaeozoic sedimentary sequence in Malaysia, from the Cambrian to the Permian period. During the Mesozoic, the islands underwent a major tectonic event that resulted in the emplacement of its numerous granitic rocks.

  • Lofoten

    Norway

    SeaMountainousNature

    Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and spectacular locations in the world. Words fall short of describing this landscape. The norwegian island peninsula has amazing tall and jagged mountains

  • Maldives

    Republic of Maldives

    Sea

    A big number of small and beautiful islands are scattered around in the Maldives. Almost every island group has a seaplane dock or a runway!

  • Maroon Bells, Colorado

    United States

    CanyonMountainousNatureRiver

    The Maroon Bells are two peaks in the Elk Mountains next to the Maroon Lake and are the most photographed place in Colorado. About 12 miles southwest of Aspen.

  • Meke Gölü

    Turkey

    VolcanoMountainous

    A beautiful volcano located in a small lake of interesting colors. The neighbouring volcano to the south is also worth a fly-over. To the east you'll find an amazing landscape filled with croplands.

  • Millau Viaduct

    France

    UnusualNature

    The humongous cable bridge spans the gorge valley Tarn in southern France. It is (as of 2018) the tallest bridge in the world. What aircraft will fit under it?

  • Monemvasia

    Greece

    City

    Monemvasia is a town and a municipality in Laconia, Greece. The town is located on a small island off the east coast of the Peloponnese. The island is linked to the mainland by a short causeway 200m in length.

  • Mountain Kinabalu

    Malaysia

    MountainousNature

    Mountain Kinabalu is a mountain located at the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. It is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago as well as the highest mountain in Malaysia.

  • Mount Kilimanjaro

    Tanzania

    MountainousNatureVolcano

    It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world, with its summit of 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level and at about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) high from its plateau base.

  • Mount Matterhorn

    Switzerland

    Mountainous

    The trademark of Switzerland! Everybody knows this famous mountain and flying there will take you through a breathtaking alpine landscape.

  • Mount Olympus, Greece

    Greece

    CanyonCliffMountainousNature

    Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. It is located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, between the regional units of Pieria and Larissa, about 80 km southwest from Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks and deep gorges. It is absolutely a must-see.

  • Mount Rainier

    United States

    VolcanoGlacierMountainous

    A 4,392 m glaciated volcano dominating the Washington Cascades and visible from Seattle.

  • Mount Taranaki

    New Zealand

    VolcanoMountainous

    Active volcano bearing a resemblance to Mount Fuji, and was used as the backdrop of The Last Samurai. The mountain is also home to a protected forest that extends outwards 9.6km from the summit, beyond which is nothing but farmland, resulting in one of the most unique looking mountains in the world.

  • Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

    United States

    CliffSeaMountainousNature

    Extreme peaks and cliffs against the seashore. An absolute must!

  • Navagio Beach

    Greece

    CliffNatureSea

    Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, is an exposed cove, sometimes referred to as "Smugglers Cove", on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. The coastline beside the beach is also worth visiting.

  • Neuf-Brisach

    France

    CityRiverUnusual

    A perfectly symmetrical fortress city, the last work of the famous engineer Vauban, who died in 1707 during its construction. Located on the Rhine.

  • New Caledonia Lagoon

    New Caledonia

    NatureSea

    The largest lagoon in the world, with an area of 24000 km2, and the third largest reef in the world. The lagoon is scattered with islands containing small airports.

  • Okavango Delta

    Botswana

    SwampRiverFlatNature

    The only delta in the world that does not end in the a sea or ocean. Plenty of wildlife and rural airports to explore and just generally an awesome experience

  • Pangong Lake, Ladakh

    China

    MountainousNature

    A remote and beautiful lake that could provide excellent sightseeing conditions. It is located in the Himalayan mountain range, and is known as a must-see for motorcyclists.

  • Perito Moreno Glacier

    Argentina

    CliffGlacierIceMountainousNature

    One of the most famous glaciers in the world and a major tourist attraction in the argentinian Patagonia. 60 meters high, 5 kilometers across and stretching as far as the eye can see. It's like a huge river of ice coming down from the heart of the Andes, one that deserves to be seen from down low and from up high in the sky.

  • Pico del Teide

    Spain

    MountainousNatureVolcano

    Mount Teide is a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Its summit, at 3,718 m (12,198 ft),is the highest point in Spain and the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic.

  • Picos de Europa

    Spain

    MountainousNatureEurope

    A limestone massif of jagged peaks and deep gorges rising a few kilometres from the Cantabrian coast. Naranjo de Bulnes is the landmark summit.

  • Potash Ponds, Moab

    United States

    DesertUnusual

    The location consist of colourful ponds stemming from industrial processes. They are bright and colourful from the air.

  • Puy de Dôme, Orcines

    France

    MountainousNature

    A very interesting and beautiful volcano located in the middle of France. The volcano is very popular among tourists, and provide stunning vistas for its visitors.

  • Réunion Island

    France

    CanyonMountainousNatureSeaVolcano

    A former volcano (Piton des Neiges),highest mountain of Indian Ocean, plus an active volcano (Piton de la Fournaise, are the highlights of this fascinating island. Its mountains are parts of UNESCO World heritage.

  • Saarschleife

    Germany

    CanyonNatureRiverUnusual

    The river Saar makes a u-turn which in itself is very picturesque. They've also built a wooden path to walk above the trees there.You can easily fly to many other closeby attractions such as Schloß Berg, Chateau Malbrouck, or Château des Ducs de Lorraine (three castles).

  • Sainte-Victoire

    France

    CliffMountainousNature

    The mountain is one of french provinces emblem. It is a beautiful and steep mountainside that stretches far - It is already a good time to see the reflection of the clouds on this mountain!

  • Sapa, Vietnam

    Vietnam

    UnusualNature

    Rows, upon rows, upon rows of rice terrace fields surround this Vietnamese city. Take a look at the photo and considered low-level-flying.

  • Seldovia

    United States

    NatureSeaShort

    Seldovia is a little fishing village in Alaska. It's a popular destination for local bush plane and seaplane pilots.

  • Serranía de Hornocal

    Argentina

    MountainousUnusual

    The mountains reach an altitude of 4,761 meters (15,620 ft) above sea level. The region Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared a World Heritage site in 2003, both for colorful mountain landscapes and the historic Inca caravan road running through the region.

  • Seychelles

    Seychelles

    NatureSea

    An archipelago of 115 islands made of tropical forests, white sand beaches and reefs. The islands rank among the most beautiful in the world.

  • Sigiriya

    Sri Lanka

    UnusualCliffHeli

    This ancient rock fortress is like something out of a movie. Proposed to be the "City of the Gods", and stands as a unique location with few places like it on Earth.

  • Siljan Ring, Dalarna

    Sweden

    Nature

    A 52 km-diameter meteor crater ~360 million years old. Largely bulldozed by glaciers but outlined by a nearly complete circle of several irregular lakes.

  • Siurana

    Spain

    Europe

    Siurana is unique in beauty. Few can doubt it. About thirty venerable stone houses on top of an alcor, which are accessed by a gorge guarded by the ruins of an Arab castle.

  • Sótano de las Golondrinas

    Mexico

    CaveNatureHeli

    The location is a humongus pit, where the floor of the cave is a 333-meter (1092 ft) freefall drop. It is the largest known cave shaft in the world, the second deepest pit in Mexico and perhaps the 11th deepest in the world. Helicopters are recommended. Who can land on the bottom first?

  • St Michaels Mount

    England

    Unusual

    This is a really beautiful mount just off the coast of Cornwall with a spectacular castle on top, that you can only walk to when the tide is out!

  • Sugarloaf Mountain

    Brazil

    CitySeaMountainous

    A granite dome at the mouth of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, with Christ the Redeemer behind it.

  • Suomenlinna

    Finland

    CityHeliNatureUnusual

    Suomenlinna is an inhabited sea fortress built on eight islands about 4 km southeast of the city center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Tassili N'Ajjer National Park

    Algerie

    DesertNature

    It is a vast plateau in south-east Algeria at the borders of Libya, Niger and Mali, covering an area of 72,000 sq. km. The panorama of geological formations with "rock forests" of eroded sandstone resembles a strange lunar landscape.

  • Tatacoa Desert

    Colombia

    DesertHeli

    This desert isn't all flat and filled with sand - the terrain and formations look like they could have been hand-carved. Bring a helicopter and you can hover over and look around.

  • Taupo

    New Zealand

    MountainousNatureRiverVolcano

    The Taupo volcanic zone is a large area of the North Island of New Zealand. It has 4 active volcanoes: Lake Taupo, Mt Ngauruhoe, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu. The 3 main volcanoes are to the south of Lake Taupo. The most popular volcano, Mt Ruapehu, has a chateau on it and airfield at the base. There is a huge lake to explore as well as the Kaimanawa ranges to the east.

  • The Broads National Park

    England

    NatureRiver

    The Broads National Park is a network of navigable rivers and lakes in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The lakes, known as broads, were formed by the flooding of peat workings. The Broads, and some surrounding land, were constituted as a special area with a level of protection similar to a national park by the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.

  • The Heart of Voh

    New Caledonia

    FlatNatureUnusual

    It is a large formation of vegetation that resembles a heart seen from above which became popular thanks to an aerial photography made by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. It is located in Voh, New Caledonia (France).

  • The Lodge on the Elliðaey

    Iceland

    UnusualSea

    This house is the perfect safe house. It's placed alone, on an island outside Iceland's coast.

  • The Nazca Lines

    Peru

    DesertUnusual

    Ancient geoglyphs drawn in the sand of unknown origin. The largest figures are over 370 m (1200 feet) in length. Can you spot all 70 of the animal designs?

  • The World Islands

    United Arab Emirates

    DirtFlatSeaUnusual

    The World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located in the waters of the Persian Gulf, 4.0 kilometres off the coast of Dubai.

  • Thor Peak

    Canada

    CliffIceMountainousUnusual

    Thor Peak west face is the longest vertical drop on earth: 4,101 feet (the better part of a mile!) straight down. Actually, the slope is steeper than vertical, since the face is a 105-degree overhang.

  • Tianmen Mountain

    China

    MountainousNatureUnusual

    Also known as Heaven's Gate, 999 stairs lead visitors up to a massive hole in the mountain.

  • Venice

    Italy

    CitySea

    The island of venice itself with all its canals and also the whole lagoon which consists of many islands similar to venice. Very historic and no car traffic, only boats.

  • Victoria Falls

    Zimbabwe

    WaterfallNatureHeli

    Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800s as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’.

  • Vikos Gorge

    Greece

    CanyonCliffMountainousNature

    The Vikos Gorge is a gorge in the Pindus Mountains of northern Greece. It lies on the southern slopes of Mount Tymfi, with a length of about 20 km, depth ranging from 120 to 490 m, and a width ranging from 400 m to only a few meters at its narrowest part.

  • Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

    Peru

    Unusual

    The mountain is colored with seven different colors, making this mountain and its neighbours incredible views

  • Vitória, Espírito Santo

    Brazil

    CitySea

    The beautiful and curvy beaches combined with smart engineering of bridges make this shoreline something worth looking at from above.

  • Wadi Rum

    Jordan

    CanyonDesertMountainousNature

    Wadi Rum, known also as the Valley of the Moon, is a huge valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km (37 mi) to the east of Aqaba. Take a look at the satellite photos!

  • Wellsville Mountains

    United States

    MountainousNature

    The steepest mountain range in North America, with jagged edges. A stunning view in general.

  • Whitehaven Beach

    Australia

    SeaFlatUnusual

    The sea and the beach whirls into each other, forming a unique and beautiful sight. The beach is surrounded by lush greens.

  • Wind River Range

    United States

    CanyonMountainousRiverNature

    Normally shadowed by Yellowstone National Park, this mountain range is a stunning sight. It has some severe drops and mountains, so it's really fun to fly in real life.

  • Yosemite Valley

    United States

    MountainousNature

    "The noble walls, sculptured into endless variety of domes and gables, spires and battlements and plain mural precipices, all a-tremble with the thunder tones of the falling water. The level bottom seemed to be dressed like a garden, sunny meadows here and there and groves of pine and oak, the river of Mercy sweeping in majesty through the midst of them and flashing back the sunbeams" - John Muir

  • Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

    China

    MountainousNature

    The park is surrounded by tall peaks, grotesque rock pillars, and deep valleys. The highlights of the park include the First Bridge under Heaven, Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, and 'Lost Souls Platform'. This stunning site will definitely be worth a fly-by!

  • Þrídrangar lighthouse

    Iceland

    SeaUnusualHeli

    The only way to get to this light house is by helicopter. It's incredibly isolated on the coast of Iceland.