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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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Arctic Terns

Region: Reykjavik Area
Coordinates: 64.1647446° N 22.0267102° W

The Arctic Terns are coming to Iceland from Antarctica.

A small, slender gray-and-white bird with angular wings, the Arctic Tern is well known for its long yearly migration. It travels from its Arctic breeding grounds to Antarctica where it enjoys the Antarctic summer, covering around 25,000 miles.
You can see Arctic Terns in Seltjarnarnes and  around Iceland from mid May until mid August.

Did you know that when the puffin starting nesting in Iceland at the same time as the Artic terns arriving Iceland. And then Artic terns leaves Iceland at same time when the puffin leaving its nesting grounds in Iceland.

See also: Hard Rock Coastline  Saebraut

Birds in Iceland

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Arctic Terns

Bessastadir County
Seltjarnarnes
Gardabaer
Kopavogur
Hafnarfjordur
Vifilsstadir
Therney Island
Reykjavik Harbor
Reykjavik Airport
Ellidaar Power Plants
Perlan
Althingishusid - The Icelandic Parliament House
Map of The Reykjavik Area
The Islands of Reykjavik
Akurey Island
Engey Island
Grotta Island
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Icelandic Vikings
Lutheran Cathedral
Catholic Church
Bessastadir Church
Reykjavik Botanical Gardens
The Cabinet House
Reykjavik City Hall
Culture House
Family and Domestic Animal Garden
Harpa Concert Hall
Hofdi House
Laugardalur Valley
Nautholsvik Thermal Beach
Old Prison Reykjavik
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes, The nature reserve
Flyover Iceland
Laugarnes
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Ingolfur Arnarson
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Arctic Terns

Bessastadir County
Ellidaardalur Hike
Oskjuhlid Hike
Videy Hike
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Icelandic Vikings
Hiking Around Reykjavik
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Alftanes Swimming Pool
Kopavogur Swimming Pool
Salalaug Swimming Pool
Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
Sundhollin Swimming Pool
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Seltjarnarnes Swimming Pool
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Vifilsstadavatn, Angling
Asmundur Sveinsson Museum
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes, The nature reserve
Laugarnes
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Arctic Terns

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