- 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.
Cave Badstofuhellir is best known for Reverend Jon Steingrimsson’s stay there for a part of the winter of 1755. At that time, the cave probably was connected to the farm houses as a tunnel on the right hand side of its entrance suggests. Jon chiselled a larger space for himself, and lived in the cave with his brother for a while. During the stay, Jon studied the German language and got interested in the history of volcanism. When the brothers were preparing their stay in the cave, a major eruption started in the Katla Area. District Magistrate Jon Sigurdsson wrote a report on it.