Why Everyone Is Going To Iceland

4. Horses

Although there are many animals in the Iceland region tourists love to view and interact with, there is no perhaps more appreciated than the horse. Here, however, horses are of a different breed. Referred to as Icelandics, this species is an of an ancient breed brought to Iceland with early settlers and has grown wild, making for a gorgeous and scenic landscape of wild running horses. Icelandics are typically shorter breeds that look closer to ponies, but are quite tough in rough terrain and were reliable partners for early settlers. Tourists love to interact with and take pictures of this truly magnificent animal that is gentle and quite welcoming to visitors. No visit to Iceland is complete without exploring the capital city. Read on for details!