- 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.
provide for a large part of the livelihood. Heavy industry is also considerable, such as an alloy plant and an aluminium smelter are at Grundartangi nearby. Shipbuilding and maintenance and other light industries are known throughout the country for professionalism. Commerce is also thriving and the tourist trade is well organized and offers a variety of tours and entertainment for visitors, such as golf, deep sea angling, lake char, brown trout and salmon fishing and pony trekking, to name a few. Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Akranes. The town’s soccer team has been one of the top teams in Iceland for decades and often the national champion. During mid summer 1998 the Whale Bay Tunnel, was opened for traffic. It shortened the distance from Reykjavik by 42 kilometres.