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About Iceland

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Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Angling
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The 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.

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Utskalar Church

Region: Reykjanes
Coordinates: 64.0833° N 22.6667° W

Utskalar was a church site and a parsonage and one of the greater mansions of the so-called Sudurnes Area along with Stori-Holmur of the Leira County, and Kirkjubol of the Midnes County. The church was dedicated to St Peter and the Holy Bishop Thorlakur. The present church was built in 1863-63, a wooden structure based on a stone structure, with a loft, and seats for 200 people.

Churches in Iceland with Historical and Cultural Interest 

Hvalsnes Church
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Region: Reykjanes
Coordinates: 63.9898868° N 22.7358301° W
This church was built with basaltic lava stones in 1886-87 and consecrated on Christmas Day 1887. The proprietor of the Hvalsnes estate financed the church building. Extended maintenance work was carried out in 1945.

Sagas of IcelandThe most precious artefact in the church’s possession, probably is a tomb stone made by the Rev. Hallgrimur Petursson for his daughter’s grave.

Churches in Iceland with Historical and Cultural Interest

Utskalar Church in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit Reykjanes

WHAT TO SEE?
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Gardur
Sandgerdi
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Keflavik International Airport
Reykjanesbaer - Keflavik
Hafnir Reykjanesbaer
Vogastapi Headland
Vatnsleysustrond
Vatnsleysa Farms
Trolladyngja
Stapafell
Stakksfjordur
Stafnes/Basendar
Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes
Gardskagi - Reykjanes, End Point"
Hafnaberg Cliff
Hafurbjarnarstadir Farm
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjanes Area
Hvalsnes Church
Kalfatjorn
Sandgerdi Swimming Pool
Gardur Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
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GOLF CLUB SANDGERDI
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
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THE LIGHTHOUSE ON GARDSKAGI
SOUTHWEST ICELAND NATURE RESEARCH CENTRE
SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
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SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
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WHAT TO DO?
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Gardur
Reykjanesbaer - Keflavik
Reykjanes Peninsula
Hiking Trails - Reykjanes Peninsula
Vogar - Njardvik Hike
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjanes Area
Sandgerdi Swimming Pool
Gardur Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Seabird hunting in Iceland
GOLF CLUB SUDURNES Keflavik
GOLF CLUB SANDGERDI
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
FOLK MUSEUM IN GARDUR & LIGHTHOUSES
THE LIGHTHOUSE ON GARDSKAGI
SOUTHWEST ICELAND NATURE RESEARCH CENTRE
SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Junkaragerdi
Kirkjubol
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WHERE TO STAY?
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