- 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.
Arnes is a farm, a church site and former parsonage on Cove Trekyllisvik. Pastor Ljotur Refsson is the first priest referred to in old sources in the year 1237, which was a part of the most violent period Iceland has experienced during its history. The parish is one of the largest in the country, but nowadays it is, to say the least, very sparsely populated. For a long time the parish has been served by the Reverends of Holmavik.
Strandir District. The altarpiece was painted by Carl Fries (1859. The chandelier and the baptismal bowl are ancient and the chalice dates back to 1786. The new church was consecrated in 1980.