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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

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
    • 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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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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ALAVATN

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.9547° N 23.3604° W

Lake Alavatn is a small lagoon, separated from the sea by a narrow gravel spit. There is some natural fish, lake char and brown trout to be caught there, but the mainstay of the catch is reared fish. The permits are valid for the whole lake and only 8 rods are permitted per day.

Sea trout also enters the lake (2-3 pounders).

The distance from the capital is about 230 km (42 km shorter by the Whale Bay tunnel) and
5 km from Grundarfjordur.

Alavatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby ALAVATN

Arnarstapi
Budir
Grundarfjordur
Olafsvik
Berserkjahraun
Bulandshofdi
Helgrindur
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
Hoskuldsey Island
Hiking in Arnarstapi
Thorisholmi Island
Stadur Parsonage
Rjukandi Power Plant
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Olkelda Spring
Ingjaldsholl Church
Map of Snaefellsnes Area
Melrakkaey Island
Bjarnarhofn Church
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
FRODA
BJARNARHOFN
KVIABRYGGJA
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Grundarfoss

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby ALAVATN

Hiking in Arnarstapi
Rjukandi Power Plant
Ingjaldsholl Church
LYSA CATCHMENT AREA
VATNSHOLTSVOTN
Langavatn Snaefellsnes
STADARA - HAGAVATN
MIDHUSAVATN
LAROS
Hraunfjordur Lagoon
HRAUNSFJARDARVATN
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Grundarfoss

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby ALAVATN

Camping in Grundarfjordur
Camping in Olafsvik
Hotel Center Arnarstapi
Hotel Langaholt Stadarsveit
Cottages Dis Grundarfjordur
Guesthouse Helgrindur Grundarfjordur
Apartment Fell Arnarstapi
Guesthouse Kast Stadarsveit
Cottage Natthagi Snaefellsnes
Guesthouse Sudur-bar Grundarfjordur
Hotel Budir

Links in ALAVATN