- 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.
According to documented sources this island was not inhabited in the past and confirmation of ownership prior to 1379, when it belonged to the Church of Vik, is not available. Its ownership is linked to grain crops cultivation. Skuli Magnusson, the governor of the country, on behalf of the church took the dispute of ownership with the farmer at Nes to court and lost. large eider colony and the people of Seltjarnarnes frequented good lumpfish grounds on its northern side. The first navigation marker near Reykjavik was erected there in 1854. Rabbits were bred there in the beginning of the 20th century. The municipality of Reykjavik bought the island in 1969 and after 1978 it fell within the limits of the town.