- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.
western slopes of Mt. Skardsfjall have been used as tool sheds, sheep sheds and barns up to this date. They were relatively easy to excavate because of the hyaloclastite structure of the landscape.
Some of the caves may have been made by the Irish hermits, who came to the country much earlier than the Norwegian settlers did. One legend tells a story of a calf, which got lost in the labyrinths of the caves and a shepherd was sent to look for it. He got lost too and when he eventually found his way to the surface again, his shoes were filled with gold dust. The calf, however, was next heard under the floorboards of the farm Stori-Nupur on the northern side of River Thjorsa and retrieved there.