- 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.
Catholic churches there were dedicated to the Holy Olaf, King of Norway. The churches of Vesturhopsholar, Tjorn, and Vididalstunga were annexed. The present church at Breidabolstadur was consecrated in 1893. At the turn of the 11th century Haflidi Masson resided there. He performed the first documentation in the country by putting the law of the land into writing in 1117. At the same time, he and other wise men were supposed to suggest abolishion of outdated law and suggest reforms and new law. The Icelandic Bar Association placed and unveiled a monument of this documentaion on the 1,100 anniversary of the habitation of the country in 1974.