- 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.
One of the strongest, bravest, and cleverest outlaws, Grettir Asmundarson, was born there around the year 1000. He was a naughty child and killed his first opponent when he was fourteen. The killings continued as his enemies constantly attacked him. He had almost served the 20 years’ exile without leaving the country, when he and his brother, Illugi, were killed with sorcery on the Drangey Island in the Skagafiord Bay in 1028. His killers took his head to his mother, Asdis, and it probably was buried in the so-called Grettisthufa in the meadow near the farm. The Grettis Saga is available in many languages and reads like an exciting nove