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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.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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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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BJARNARHOFN

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.983498° N 23.051531° W

Bjarnarhofn is an old estate at the foot of the freestanding Mt Bjarnarhafnarfjall (575 m) on the Hraunfjordur Bay. During Catholic times the churches there were dedicated to St. Nicolas. The present church was consecrated in 1857. It is the property of the farmer and his family, its home chapel and has no other parishioners.

Sagas of Iceland

Bjorn austraeni Ketilsson built his farm there. His sister Aud djupudga and brother Helgi bjola also settled in the
West at the same time. Bjorn stuck to the Pagan religion, whereas his sister and brother had been baptized. Three doctors of medicine between 1740 and 1840 occupied Bjarnarhofn.

It is quite interesting to make a detour to Bjarnarhofn to taste the cured shark, the shark liver oil, and stockfish and peek at the old church, the pride of the farmer.

Churches in Iceland with Historical and Cultural Interest 

Bjarnarhofn in Icelandic

Picture:  Farmer Hildibrandur holding pieces of the cured shark.

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby BJARNARHOFN

Budir Snaefellsnes
Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes
Stykkisholmur
Berserkjahraun
Helgrindur
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
Bildsey Island
Fagurey Island
Hoskuldsey Island
Thorisholmi Island
Rifgirdingar Islands
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Olkelda Spring
Map of West Iceland
Map of Snaefellsnes Area
Melrakkaey Island
Vadstakksey Island
Bjarnarhofn Church
Stykkisholmur Church
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
GOLF CLUB MOSTRI Golf Course Vikurvollur
THINGVELLIR West Iceland
STYKKISHOLMUR SWIMMING POOL
NORWEGIAN HOUSE - REGIONAL MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
VOLCANO MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
LIBRARY OF WATER, Stykkisholmur
EIDARSETUR ICELAND Stykkisholmur
Gallery Lundi in Stykkisholmur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
KVIABRYGGJA
HELGAFELL
Grundarfoss
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby BJARNARHOFN

Budir Snaefellsnes
Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes
Map of West Iceland
LYSA CATCHMENT AREA
VATNSHOLTSVOTN
Langavatn Snaefellsnes
STADARA - HAGAVATN
MIDHUSAVATN
ALAVATN
LAROS
Hraunfjordur Lagoon
HRAUNSFJARDARVATN
SELVALLAVATN
Baularvallavatn
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
GOLF CLUB MOSTRI Golf Course Vikurvollur
STYKKISHOLMUR SWIMMING POOL
NORWEGIAN HOUSE - REGIONAL MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
VOLCANO MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
LIBRARY OF WATER, Stykkisholmur
EIDARSETUR ICELAND Stykkisholmur
Gallery Lundi in Stykkisholmur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Hikning Trails Snaefellsnes
HOFSSTADIR
Myrar and Snaefellsnes Saga Trail
Grundarfoss
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby BJARNARHOFN

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Links in BJARNARHOFN