- 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.
Fagurholsmyri |<- Borgarhofn- >| Jokularlon
Borgahofn farm cluster
Region: South IcelandCoordinates: 63.9792008° N 16.3099656° W
About Borgarhofn
Borgarhofn is a cluster of farms in County Sudursveit. The farmers in the area were active fishermen in earlier times, and legends tell us about the travels of people from the northern part of the country across the icecap to participate in the fisheries.
In 1573, about 100 (53 according to the Bishops’ Annals) fishermen drowned off the coast, when close to 17 boats were lost in one day. Afterwards the fisheries were abolished in the area. The biggest fishing station was at Lagoon Halsaos, where ruins of the huts of the fishermen from the Eyjafiord Area in the North are still prominent at the end of the gravel crest Hestberdiskambur, a short distance from road #1.
Borgarhofn is on the Saga trail for South Iceland.
