- 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.
in the interior. The view from it on a fine day is fantastic. Six glaciers, mountains, barren deserts, oases, and mountain massifs meet the eye all around. The western side of the ridge has always been difficult and dangerous for the farmers when they round up the sheep and a few have fallen to their death into the ravine of river Thjorsa. The old route for vehicles across the Sprengisandur desert lies on top of the ridge, but nowadays another one, further east, is used. A cable carrier was used to transport the vehicles across River Tungnaa before the bridges were built. The old route has many more obstacles, rivers and bogs, than the new one and is rarely used.