About Iceland
Iceland is a place of contrasts.
Over 1.5 million tourists visit Iceland every year to experience the exceptional nature and culture of this remarkable island.
Created by volcanism of the Middle Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is the largest island on the ridge due to tectonic movement (the meeting point of the plates forming Earth´s surface crust).
Approximately 103.000 square km. in size, located in middle of The North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland is a beautiful – and yet harsh home for the around 360.000 inhabitants.
You will experience contrasts in nature, both in terms of geological phenomena and weather conditions.
Visiting Iceland also offers vibrant urban life in the capital of Reykjavik, where 2/3 of the population live.
With our Travel Guide and our Around Iceland guide, Nat.is wishes to provide you with a little bit about almost everything you might want to know about Iceland.
Enjoy Your Visit to Iceland!
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The Nordic countries (also known as the Nordics or Norden; lit 'the... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Mt Thorbjorn is a mountain north of Grindavík It offers a great view of most... more
May 15th-througe August
Summer is a great time to discover Iceland:
Iceland... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
STÆRSTU EYJAR EVRÓPU
Nafn
Stóra-Bretland
Ísland
Írland... more
The summer tourist season is from late May to mid September During the first... more
Nordic Adventure Travel:
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Popular Destination:
The Golden Circle - The Golden Circle & Friðheimar... more
About 330 species of birds have been recorded in Iceland Of these only about 85... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Highlands Landmannalaugar
Reykjavik area:
The Sun Voyager
South... more
Visit the The Nine Wonders of Iceland We like to view Iceland as nine different... more
There are a few famous haunted places in Iceland These include the National... more
On the 14th of September 1950, the Loftleidir DC- 4 aircraft Geysir crashed in... more
The northernmost part of the Westfjords is called Hornstrandir The part east of... more
Farm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir... more
The Atlantic puffin
The Atlantic puffin comes to Iceland for nesting in... more
Reykjanes eruption number three
On July 10th, 2023, after a rather short... more
Iceland is the least populated country in Europe Almost 80% of the country is... more
Iceland is full of unique natural features The geologically young island sits... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Franzhellir or 'Franz' cave is about 15-20 minutes' walk east of Reykjarvatn in... more
We like to view Iceland as nine different regions to make your search for... more
Go and see:
The Highlands, the uninhabited interior of Iceland is among the... more
ATTRACTIONS
MOORLAND JOKULDALSHEIDI
This vast highland plateau lies 500-600... more
Budarhalsstod
The station is located on the Tungnaa River and takes advantage... more
Popular bathing lagoons in Iceland Back to nature!!!
Blue Lagoon
Sky lagoon... more
Hveravellir is a beautiful geothermal hot spot located in the western highlands... more
Hellulaug is a geothermal pool, located just off the highway, close to the... more
Their temperatures are warm and you can enjoy fabulous views while chilling out... more
Rifstangi is the northernmost tip of the Melrakkasláttä and thus the... more
Iceland is most famous for its medieval sagas, written between the 12th and... more
Vatnsfell Power Plant
Vatnsfell is an Icelandic hydroelectric power station... more
Schedule flight Since 1937
As an airline, Icelandair traces its roots back to... more
Hrauneyjafoss Power Station
The Hrauneyjafoss Station is Iceland’s third... more
Geldingadala eruption number two
On March 19, 2021, after a long series of... more
Folklore and mythology has always been a large part of the Icelandic culture... more
https://natis/map-of-kjolur/
For information on road conditions, see... more
Lake Blonduvatn
The lake is located in the northwest of Iceland upon a heath... more
The Arctic Terns are coming to Iceland from Antarctica
A small, slender... more
The south shore of Iceland is lined with remarkable destinations,... more
Tindfjallasel, Hungurfit
replaces the older cabin of the Air Rescue... more
We at natis are at your service
Our traveling guide for Iceland has been... more
The Icelandic Yuletide Lads and their parents
According to common practices... more
Kalfagerdi, a farm, home of the 18th century Kalfagerdi brothers, guilty of... more
Welcome to Vogafjos Farm Resort
The resort is located on the east coast of... more
Studlagil in Fljotsdal East Iceland
Stuðlagil canyon is one of the most... more
Grimsvotn eruption's diaries
September 1996
On September 30th 1996, a... more
Laxnes “Gljufrasteinn”
Halldór Kiljan Laxness (1902-1998) stands head... more
The Medical and Health Care Museum Nesstofa is a specialized museum under the... more
Volcano in Reykjanes
Beginning
On March 19th, 2021, after weeks of multiple... more
Mt Hekla - Historical eruptions according to geologist Sigurdur... more
Leaving after Mt Askja eruption
Icelandic emigrants leaving Iceland for... more
Feature Films made partly in Iceland
The remote nature of Iceland has for many... more
NATIONAL PARK THINGVELLIR!!!
Thingvellir-The Parliamentary Plains are the... more
Two winged flies
Within this family are about 380 species in Iceland The... more
Beetles (Coleoptera)
About 240 species are endemic, 150 in nature, 30 indoors... more
Kaldakinn is the populated, rural area between the Pass Ljosavatnsskard and the... more
Thingvellir, location of the old Althing
Icelanders gathered at River Oxara in... more
Witchcraft and scorcery at Thingvellir
The witch hunt in Europe started around... more
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders,... more
Husavík has a rich history of whale watching, which is one of the most popular... more
Gljufurarfoss is among the most renowned waterfalls of Iceland only few km from... more
This is a vast moorland area (200-300 m above sea level) to the south of bay... more
Mt Bardarbunga is the second highest elevation of the country, just below 2000... more
The seaweed grows in belts between the boundaries of the lowest tides and the... more
The Atlantic Ocean covers almost one-fifth of the earth and separates the... more
The Mid-Atlantic ridge comes ashore on the Reykjanes peninsula
The... more
Saga Trail Thingvellir to... more
Landsvirkjun's energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, and is... more
The Pakkhus in Olafsvik is an old trading store, built in 1844 It is a national... more
The Tourist Information Center in Grundarfjordur helps you with information... more
The way to Flatey Island and the Westfjords
Ferry Baldur daily crosses... more
West Iceland Information Center is located in the shopping centre Hyrnutorg in... more
MONESTARIES & CONVENTS
CHURCHES AROUND ICELAND
Vague ancient sources... more
Kaupfelag Thingeyinga was the first co-operative society in Iceland to be... more
In the past, Grenjadarstadur ( Adaldalur) was the manor of the county The total... more
The hovel is located a short distance from the church and the farmhouse,... more
Former farm Litlibaer was abandoned in 1969 In 1999, it was left in the care... more
Arbaejarsafn is a mixed open air and a folk museum, a part of the collective,... more
Archaeological excavations at farm Geirsstadir in county Hroarstunga in 1997... more
Vague ancient sources mention hermits in Iceland before Christianity was... more
Driftwood has played an important role all around this otherwise woodless... more
Sultartangi Power Plant
The Sultartangi Station, located 15 km northeast of... more
When Landsvirkjun was established in 1965, it embarked on the construction of... more
The Sel farm was named after the summer pastures of the farmers past in the... more
The Westman Islands’ volcanic system comprises 70-80 volcanoes and their... more
The museum was opened in 1949 and its first permanent building was built in... more
Bustarfell is a farm, situated at the foot of a synonymous mountain in the... more
This museum combines and displays artefacts connected with fishing, industry... more
Lake Hvitarvatn has an area of 29,4 km² Its greatest depth is 84 m and it is... more
This fishing spot in River Olfusa near the Laugarbakki spot and the confluence... more
A glacial river of considerable volume It is fished mostly like the Olfusa... more
A large clear but cold river It is not a prolific salmon river yet the... more
During the last few years, the proprietors of this river have been testing its... more
A rather large volume river fished with ten rods It splits into three beats,... more
A rather small river flowing into the East Ranga just above the junction of the... more
Skoga is a growing salmon river Rock pools and habitats have been created very... more
A small, short three rod river in the middle of the Southland It originates in... more
The West Ranga is in many ways the same as the East Ranga, although much... more
Bus Keflavik Airport Transport
Bus Grindavik (Public transport)
Bus Keflavik... more
BUS SCHEDULES
STRANDIR & THE WESTFJORDS
Map Strandir &... more
BUS SCHEDULES
FROM REYKJAVIK
Highland... more
Map Snaefellsnes - Map Borgarfjordur - Map... more
Blanda Power Station
The Blanda Station is located in north Iceland, near the... more
These islands are the southernmost of the so-called Western Islands of the... more
Farm Bergtorshvoll is a church site in the West Landeyjar County The churches... more
Litla-Hraun was an outlying farm from farm Hraun The prison was built on the... more
Kambar is the name of the steep slope, where road # 1 meanders down from... more
Moorland Hellisheidi is the lava area to the south of Mts Henglafjoll The... more
Farms Alvidra in the Olfus County and Ondverdarnes in the Grimsnes County were... more
According to the Book of Settlements, Steingrimur Trolli settled the... more
The witch hunt in Europe started around the year 1480 and continued to the turn... more
This cove is framed with impressive and precipitous mountains and... more
The abandoned farm Kuvikur is on the Reykjarfjordur Bay For a long time the... more
Walking distance 13-14 km Time 6-7 hours A relatively easy walk
Mt Kambur is... more
The abandoned farm Kalfanes is situated just north of hamlet Holmavik and the... more
This is the largest bay of the district Strandasysla, about 28 km long and 7 km... more
The abandoned farm Kaldbakur is on the Kaldbakur Cove
Both the Book of... more
Goddalur is an abandoned farm in a valley by the same name on the Southern... more
Fell is a farm on the end of bay Kollafjordur in the "Strandir" district The... more
Feykisholar is an abandoned farm in Valley Hvalsardalur in the Strandir... more
Eyjar is an abandoned farm and nowadays a summer residence at Balar in The... more
This cove is situated between the headlands Hruteyjarnes and Engjanes, just... more
The Drangaskord Pinnacles are among the most prominent landmarks of the... more
Island Grimsey on the Steingrimsfjordur Bay is the largest off the Strandir... more
The first settler at Farm Baer was a woman by the name Arndis The Wealthy... more
The two farms, Small and Big Avik, are on Cove Trekyllisvik Behind Mt... more
Leitahraun is the common name for several lava fields of different ages and... more
This lava cave, Raufarholsshellir, is within easy reach just east of the main... more
Bruarhlod is the narrow and shallow gorge of the Hvita River about two miles... more
INDIVIDUAL EXCURSION ITINERARIES FROM AKUREYRI
Akureyri-Lake... more
West Iceland is linked to both the Southwest and North of Iceland... more
Among the first things that visitors to Iceland usually notice are that it is... more
The Icelandic Forest Service (IFS) is a government institution responsible for... more
Exploration and Planning started already in 1947 and was continued for two... more
The slag crater Kerid is the northernmost one of the crater row called... more
The Blue Lagoon was created accidentally by the condense discharge from the... more
The plant is located on one of the major high temperature areas of the... more
Strokkur geyser is the most active sprouting hot spring in the Haukadalur... more
Map North Iceland - Map East Iceland
Travel Guide East Iceland
More... more
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Gullfoss & Geysir Area – South Iceland – Skaftafell &... more
Once there were three night ogres, who intended to cut the Westjords from the... more
Farm Breidabolstadur is a church site, a former parsonage, and the residence of... more
The Cod Wars - The Extension to 4 Miles - The Disputes 1948-56
1948
April 5th... more
Cod Wars - 12 Miles Fishing Limit - 1958-61
1957
April 12th A conference was... more
Cod War - 50 Miles Fishing Limit - 1972-73
1972
February 15th the Parliament... more
Cod War - 200 Miles Limit - 1975-76
1975
July 15th the Minister of Fisheries,... more
For your own safety it is of highest importance to take necessary precautions... more
Those, who visit the northernmost capital of the world, notice immediately the... more
Vopnafjordur
Travel Information
690 Vopnafjordur
Telephone: +354 473... more
Thorlakshofn
Library and Folk Museum Olfus
Hafnarborg 1
815... more
Stadarskali
Hrutafjordur
500 Stadur
Telephone: +354 451 1150
Fax: +354 451... more
Reykholar
Reykholar
280... more
Budardalur
Vesturbraut 12c
370 Budardalur
Telephone: +354 434... more
Reykjavik
City Hall
101 Reykjavik
Telephone: +354 590 1500
Fax: +354... more
This church is in the Selfoss benefice in the Arnes deanery It was built in the... more
This church belongs to the Hruni benefice in the Arnes deanery It was built of... more
According to documented sources, a church was built at Thingvellir... more
The Ulfljotsvatn church belongs to the Mosfell benefice of the Arnes deanery It... more
The Mosfell Church belongs to the Mosfell benefice in the Arnes deanery The... more
During catholic times, Uthlid's churches were dedicated to Holy Mary, and were... more
This church belongs to the Skalholt benefice of the Arnes deanery The Catholic... more
Hof is a cluster of farms in the Oraefi County
During... more
The Lutheran church in the fishing village Hofn was built during the period... more
A wooden church, built in 1904 on the foundation of an older one Declared... more
Hof is a farm and a former church site on the Alftafjordur Bay The Catholic... more
Heydalir is a church site and a parsonage in the Breiddalur Valley
It was... more
This church belongs to the Desjamyri benefice in the Muli deanery The church... more
This church belongs to the Valthjofsstadur benefice in the Mula deanery It was... more
Archaeological excavations at farm Geirsstadir in county Hroarstunga in 1997... more
As is a former parsonage and a church site in the Fell County in Eastern... more
This church belongs to the Hoskuldsstadir benefice in the Hunavatn deanery Hof... more
This church belongs to the Thingeyrar benefice in the Hunavatn deanery The... more
Farm Breidabolstadur is a church site and a parsonage in County... more
This church belongs to the Bolstadarhlid benefice in the Hunavatn deanery... more
The church at Vidimyri (Skagafjordur) is considered to be "The purest example... more
The cathedral belongs to the Holar benefice in the Skagafjord deanery After the... more
The long abandoned farm Haugsnes in Blonduhlid is a historical site on the... more
This former manor is situated just south of the village Hofsos The prayer... more
Ljosavatn is a lake, farm and a church site in Pass Ljosavatnsskard near the... more
The state architect, Rognvaldur Olafsson, designed the church It was built in... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery Grund... more
The Akureyri church was designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated... more
This sod church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery It is... more
This church belongs to the Laugarland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery and is... more
This church belongs to the Holmavik benefice in the Hunavatn deanery on the... more
The Holmavik church belongs to the Holmavik benefice in the Hunavatn deanery... more
Those churches belong to the Arnes benefice in the Hunavatn deanery
Arnes... more
This church belongs to the Prestbakki benefice in the Huna deanery This estate... more
This church belongs to the Vatnsfjordur benefice in the Isafiord... more
This church belongs to the Vatnsfiord benefice in the Isafiord deanery... more
The ancient manor Nupur is situated on the northern shores of the Dyra Bay in... more
The Holt Church belongs to the Holt benefice in the Isafiord deanery Holt is an... more
The area named Raudasandur derives its name from the reddish looking... more
This church belongs to the Bildudalur benefice in the Bardastrond deanery... more
This church belongs to the Thingeyri benefice in the Isafiord deanery During... more
The Breidavik church belongs to the Patrek’s benefice in the Bardastrond... more
Hjardarholt is a farm and was a parsonage until the 20th century in the Laxa... more
Farm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir... more
This church belongs to the Stykkisholmur benefice in the Snaefell- and Dalir... more
This church belongs to the Reykholar benefice in the Bardastrond Deanery A... more
This church belongs to the Stykkisholmur benefice in the Snaefellsnes- and... more
A church was built in Reykholt in the early years of Christianity in... more
This church belongs to the Hvanneyri benefice in the Borgarfiord deanery During... more
This church belongs to the Saurbaer benefice in the Borgarfiord deanery It was... more
This church belongs to the Hafnarfiord benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery It was... more
Kalfatjorn is a former farm, parsonage and church site in the Vatnsleysa County... more
This church was built with basaltic lava stones in 1886-87 and consecrated on... more
This church belongs to the Gardar benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery
The Book... more
The church of Hallgrimur is the crown on Iceland's capital with its magnificent... more
Christ the King Cathedral
The church was consecrated 23 July, 1929 by Pope... more
Domkirkjan - Reykjavik Lutheran Cathedral
Around the turn of the 18th century... more
Did you know that the Average year daylight in Reykjavik is longer than in New... more
The word Viking is a collective designation of Nordic peoples, Danes, Swedes,... more
Many tourists in Iceland travel on foot Some shuffle off to the pool, others... more
Relationship to other languages Icelandic is one of the Nordic languages, which... more
The seaweed grows in belts between the boundaries of the lowest tides and the... more
Be Prepared !
Iceland enjoys a much milder climate than its name and location... more
Reciprocal abolition of passport requirements:
Denmark, Finland, Norway, and... more
Airlines operating all year around:
Icelandair from Europe & USA
... more
The Icelandic police
There are no Icelandic military forces, and never have... more
In 1926, eight years after Iceland regained its independence, the Icelandic... more
Description
The national flag of Iceland is a sky-blue rectangle with a... more
The very modern and highly reliable telephone system offers direct dialling to... more
Generally, shops are open between 0900 and 1800 and closed on weekends Offices... more
Business contacts
The Ministry of Commerce, Arnarhvoll, 101... more
The Iceland Glaciological Society was founded in 1950 to support research of... more
The Order of the Falcon The Order of the Falcon was established in 1921 It is... more
The use of family names began in Iceland in the seventeenth and eighteenth... more
The Icelandic coat of arms is a shield with a silvery cross in a sky-blue field... more
All non-Iceland residents are tax free eligible The minimum amount on one... more
One Highland One Car
During summer you can drive across the interior of... more
Reykjavik Area - Reykjanes Area
Map Westfjords- Map South Iceland
Get an... more
Travel Guide Westfjords
Travel Guide Strandir
Maps North Iceland
Maps West... more
Maps:
Gullfoss & Geysir Area
South Iceland Lowlands -
South Iceland and... more
Maps:
Nortwest Hvamstangi to Blonduos Area -
Skagafjordur Area -
Akureyri... more
West Iceland are:
Borgarfjordur Area - Snaefellsnes Area - Budardalur... more
Travel Guide East Iceland
Travel guide East Iceland in Icelandic
Towns... more
Highland Maps and Route:
Kjolur Route
Sprengusandur... more
Iceland cannot boast of many species of wild animals compared to many other... more
The arctic fox (Alopex Lagopus) is believed to have occupied Iceland since the... more
In 1931, the mink (Mustela Vison) was imported for fur farming Quite a few... more
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus, formerly Thalarctos maritimus) is also called... more
Rabbits imported as pets have become a part of the wild fauna of severaæ parts... more
The reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus)
The reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) is a... more
Only four species of rodents occur in Iceland, the wood mouse (Apodemus... more
Picture Great Skuas
The extensive alluvial or outwash plains (sander) of the... more
Picture: Oyster Catcher
In the capital and its vicinity, there are several... more
About 50 km from Reykjavik and only a short distance from the main road, Lake... more
The mountainous and indented northwest peninsula has several places of... more
In the northern lowlands, between the villages of Hvammstangi and Blonduos,... more
There is a large bird cliff on the peninsula Langanes in the northeastern... more
Most of the interior plateau is devoid of vegetation, except in a few areas,... more
The common seal or the harbour seal gets 2 m long and weighs up to 150 kg It... more
In common grey seal areas outside Iceland it seems to be polygamous According... more
The hooded seal’s primary habitats are around Greenland and Newfoundland It... more
The harp seal’s habitats are mostly in the Arctic Ocean on both sides of... more
The bearded seal’s habitats are mainly scattered all over the Arctic Ocean It... more
In earlier times there was only one breed of walruses It developed in different... more
The ringed seal’s primary habitat is the northern Arctic Ocean It also exists... more
Adult males are 7-10 m long and weigh 4½-10 tons and females are 5½-8½ m and... more
The hump back whale (Lat Megaptera novaeangliae) in Icelandic waters is 12,5-13... more
The minke whale (Lat Balaenoptera acutorostrata) seldom grows longer than 9 m... more
The males are about 18 m long and the females about 19,5 m The males weigh 50... more
The sei whale (Lat Balaenoptera borealis) is 12½-15 m long in Icelandic waters... more
Blue whales (Lat Balaenoptera musculus) in Icelandic waters are 22-25 m long... more
In Icelandic waters the average size of male adults is 8,4 m and 7½-8½ tons,... more
Males are 6-8 m long and weigh 4-5 tons, females 4-6 m, and 2-3 tons The... more
Fully grow adult males are 17-20 m long and weigh 40-52 tons Females are 8-17 m... more
Adult males are about 3 m long and weigh 250-370 kg Females are 2½-3 m long... more
Adult males weigh about 7 kg and are less than 2 m long Females are equally... more
Adult males are 1,8-2,6 m long and weigh 80-140 kg Females are 1,7-2,3 m long... more
Adult males are 4,2 – 5,5 m long and weigh 1-1,6 tons Females are 3-4,1 m... more
Adult males around Iceland are 4-6 m long and weigh 1,2 – 1,6 tons and the... more
The twaite shad (Alosa fallax) is mainly found in the Baltic Sea, up along the... more
The northern bluefin tuna (giant gluefin tuna - Lat Thunnus thynnus) inhabits... more
The toad crab's (Lat Hyas araneus) habitat is in shallow waters all around... more
The thornback ray's (Lat Raja clavata) snout is very short and almost at an... more
The spotted catfish's (Lat Anarrhichas minor) habitat is above the ocean floor... more
The common skate (Lat Raja batis linnaeus) has a pointed snout Its length is... more
The life cycle of a sea urchin (Lat Echinus esculentus) starts by spawning... more
The sea or arctic char (Lat Salvelinus alpinus) is mainly to be found in the... more
The catfish (seawolf, Atlantic catfish, Atlantic wolffish, wolf eel - Lat... more
Salmon (Lat Salmo salar) fishing was practised in Iceland from its earliest... more
The saithe's (Lat Pollachius virens) habitat is in the North Atlantic Ocean,... more
The plaice's (Lat Pleuronectes platessa linnaeus) habitats are in the Northeast... more
The orange roughy's (Lat Hoplostethus islandicus) habitat is mainly off the... more
The opah's (Lat Lampris guttatus or luna) mouth is toothless and can be... more
The ocean perch (Lat Sebastes marinus) lives near the sea floor close to land... more
The Norway pout's (Lat Boreogadus esmarki) habitats are in the Northeast... more
The Norway lobster (Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine, scampi - Lat Nephrops... more
The northern horse mussel (Lat Modiola modiola) is one of the most common... more
The northern shrimp (Lat Pandalus borealis) is one of the animals called... more
The megrim's habitats are off the coasts of Europe, from the Trondheim's Bay in... more
The lumpfish (Lat Cyclopterus lumpus) has no scales and the ventral fins form a... more
The ling's (Lat Molva Molva) habitat is in the northeast Atlantic, from... more
Scallops aggregate in patch-like groups, and commercially fishable... more
This mussel (Lat Arctica islandica or Cyprina islandica) is the most common of... more
The herring's (Lat Clupea harengus linnaeus) habitat is in the North Atlantic,... more
The halibut's (Lat Hippoglossus hippoglossus) habitat on the ocean floor in the... more
Haddock (offshore hake - Lat Melanogrammus aeglefinus) has its habitats in the... more
The Greenland halibut's (Lat Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) habitat is in the... more
The Flounder's (Lat Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) habitats are in the North... more
The American eel (Lat Anguilla rostrata) and the European eel (Lat Anguilla... more
In front of both dorsal fins are hollow, poisoned spikes The dogfish's (Lat:... more
The cod's (Lat: Gadus morhua) habitats are in the North Atlantic, from... more
The capelin's (Lat: Mallotus villosus) habitat is in the cold seas of the North... more
The total area of this small glacier is about 19 km² It is located just north... more
The events that have taken place in the Krafla caldera and on the Krafla... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North American... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North... more
Plate Tectonics are a theory of global tectonics (geological structural... more
The processes by which molten rock material, or magma, rises from the interior... more
Where is Iceland
The easternmost point of the country is Gerpir (13°30’V),... more
Highest Waterfalls in Iceland (meters)
Glymur in River Botnsa: 190 (West... more
Deepest lakes in Iceland (meters)
Oskjuvatn: 220
Hvalvatn: 160
... more
Average volume of rivers (m3/sec):
Olfusa / Hvita at town Selfoss: 423
... more
About Aedey Island
This is the largest of four islands on the biggest bay of... more
About Melrakkaey Island
his small island is situated at the mouth of the... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery Catholic... more
F-225
4 x4 vehicles only
LANDMANNA ROUTE
The Domadalur Route is... more
Map Sprengisandur Route
GAESAVOTN ROUTE
Robust 4 x4 vehicles only!
Off... more
The Cold Valley is the shortest of the three main roads across the... more
Map Gaesavotn Route
SPRENGISANDUR ROUTE,
( Route F-26 )
GAESAVOTN ROUTE... more
About The Kjolur Highland Route (Road F-35)
Remember! Off road driving is... more
Map Reykjavik Area
Map West Iceland - Map South Iceland
On March 19mars... more
Map Borgarfjordur area - Map Budardalur area
Travel Guide around... more
Map Snaefellsnes - Map Budardalur
Get an education when... more
Map Gaesavotn Route Map Sprenisandur Route Map North Iceland
More... more
Maps east Iceland
Maps North Iceland
Quick reference guide for North... more
Maps North Iceland - Map Raufarhofn area
Quick reference guide... more
Map Kopasker Raufarhofn area
Quick reference guide for North... more
Map Husavik area - Nortwest Hvamstangi to Blonduos Area – Akureyri... more
Map Skagafjordur area - Map Husavik area
Map Westfjords and... more
Maps:
Vopnafjordur & Borgarfjordur Area – Southeast Area... more
Maps:
Vik and Kirkjubaejarklauistur <-Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon->... more
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Gullfoss & Geysir Area
South Iceland Lowlands
Skaftafell &... more
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Gullfoss & Geysir Area –
South Iceland and Highland... more
Maps:
South Iceland Lowlands
South Iceland and Highland
Skaftafell &... more
The Icelandic Literature was created by the inhabitants of Iceland from the... more
Glacier Hofsjokull East (1069m) is located east of Glacier Vatnajokull, between... more
Eyjafjallajokull glacier eruption
On March 20th 2010 (spring equinox), shortly... more
Travel information centers when entering the Highland Interior from... more
Vatnajokull National Park is Europe's larges National Park after merging of... more
874 < Some Irish families and hermits had moved here and settled, long... more
10 Largest lakes in Iceland (km2)
Thorisvatn (resevoir):
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10 Longest river catchment areas (km2)
Jokulsa aFjollum: 7,750 Tjorsa:... more
10 Longest rivers in km
Thjorsa: 230
Jokulsa a... more
10 Largest Islands (km2)
Heimaey: 14,7
Hrísey: 11,5
Hjorsey: 5,5
... more
10 Largest Glaciers (km2)
Vatnajökull: 8300
Langjokull: 953
... more
10 Highest Mountains in Iceland
Hvannadalshnjukur: 2110
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The Icelandic cattle they originated from cattle brought from Norway during the... more
History and background
The modern Icelandic Sheep is a direct descendant of... more
The Icelandic horses live to a ripe old age, commonly to 35-40 The oldest... more
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland's only native dog The Nordic settlers, who... more
Documented sources confirm that the settlers originally brought the... more
The blue whiting's (Lat: Micromesistius poutassou) habitat is in the... more
The blue mussel (Lat: Mytilus edulis) is common all around Iceland It is a... more
The blue ling (Lat: Molva byrkelange) is mostly 80-130 centimetres long It is... more
The basking shark (Lat: Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish species... more
The habitats of the angler fish (Lat: Lophius piscatorius) are in the North... more
This former parsonage and estate, outside the boundaries of the NP, was the... more
About Gigjokull
As one of Eyjafjallajokull Glacier´s Outlets, Gigjokull was... more
The Ice Ages are periods in the earth's history when a significant, extended... more
Kalmanstjorn is an abandoned farm, a former estate to the south of Lake... more
About Krokslon Reservoir
River Tungnaa was gradually eroding a chasm through... more
About Graenalon Lagoon
Glacial Lagoon Graenalon is a constantly changing body... more
About Sultartangi Reservoir
Rivers Thjorsa and Tungnaa were dammed just east... more
About Kvislaveita Lake
The National Electricity Authority started work on the... more
About Hop Lake
Lake Hop is the country's fifth largest natural lake, situated... more
Lake Myvatn has an area of 36,5 km² It is situated 277 m above sea level and... more
About Thingvallavatn Lake
Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest „natural”... more
About Kreppa River
River Kreppa is a short tributary of the 206 kilometres... more
About Eyjafjardara Estuary River
The River Eyjafjardara Estuary, which is... more
About Sog River
Iceland’s largest spring fed river and a famous salmon river... more
About River Tungnaa
River Tungnaa discharges a larg area of the western part... more
About Holsa River
This spring fed river was called Djupa (The Deep River) in... more
About Hofsa Vopnafjordur
A large river in the Vopnafiord region, fished with 6... more
About Laxa River
This is one of Iceland’s major salmon rivers and in many... more
About Kudafljot River
The glacial river Kudafljot in south Iceland has a large... more
About Hvita River
This is a glacial river and the main artery of the... more
About Fnjoska River
This is rather a large run off and spring fed river, which... more
About Blanda River
This is a large, partially a glacial river A dam linking to... more
About Heradsvotn
River Heradsvotn runs through the wide Skagafjordur Valley in... more
About Skjalfandafljot
The Skjalfandafljot River is 178 kilometres (111 mi)... more
The total area of this small glacier is about 19 km² It is located just north... more
The glacier Drangajokull is the northernmost of the country Because of its... more
About Vestmannaeyjar
The Westman Islands, "The Pearl in The Ocean", is an... more
About Kaldbakur
Mt Kaldbakur (998 m) is the highest mountain of the Westfjords... more
About Dyrfjoll
Mt Dyrfjoll (1136 m) marks the northernmost boundaries of the... more
About Maelifellshnjukur
Mt Maelifellshnjukur (1138 m) is located to the south... more
About Snaekollur
This vast and colourful rhyolite mountain massif (150 km²),... more
Mt Kerling is the highest mountain near inhabited areas in the northern part of... more
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the northern edge of the... more
This most famous and former largest spouting hot spring of the world probably... more
Metamorphosis in High Temperature Areas
Yellow colours: Often pure sulphur... more
The Mountain Massif Dyngjufjoll in the southern Odadahraun lava area has an... more
The southern and Snaefellsnes volcanic areas are clear examples of the... more
Research boreholes confirmed dykes in excess of 50% of the structure at the... more
Hverfjall This prototype of a Tuff Ring was created during a 2-3 days’... more
Craters Grabrok, in the extremely beautiful area surrounding Bifrost and the... more
The Reykjanes Zone is a so-called Rift Zone (thoelite) Earthquakes are frequent... more
The islands of the Atlantic Ocean created by the volcanism of the Middle... more
The northern lights (latin: aurora borealis) are a spectacular natural colour... more
The witch hunt in Europe started around the year 1480 and continued to the turn... more
Mountainside Ghosts
Shepherds have often noticed hauntings in mountain shacks... more
The land around the farm and the spit of land Ospakseyri are within the... more
The first ideas concerning a hydroelectric power station in the Ellidaar Valley... more
About Gardsa Power Plant
The town council of Olafsfjordur decided to harness... more
River Gonguskardsa is a run off river, which spills into the Skaga Bay, just... more
The National Electric Power Works (RARIK) were licensed by law to build a 2,000... more
In 1933 an auxiliary power station was built on Lake Laxarvatn a short distance... more
The operation of the Reykjavik Electricity Authority began formally in 1921,... more
About Rjukandi Power Plant
River Fossa drains the Snaefell’s Glacier It... more
River Fljotaa has its sources in the northern mountains of the Ogres’... more
River Smyrlabjargaa runs through County Sudursveit It mostly collects run off... more
The houses of the farm are situated at the high edge of the lava field, where... more
The parsonage Saurbaer is situated in the county Hvalfjordur Coast
During... more
The road up to Skalafellsjokull glacier is only 16 km long, but takes almost an... more
Skard is a farm, a church site and was a large estate for centuries in the... more
Volcanic activity on the peninsula still exists in this Flank Zone extending... more
Stadarfell is an ancient estate and a church site of County Fellsstrond It is... more
This church belongs the Prestbakki benefice in the Hunavatn deanery Stadur is a... more
The parsonage Stadur (or Stadarstadur) has been a church site for centuries... more
Stadur is a former parsonage and a church site a short distance to the west of... more
About Island Surtsey
The eruption, which created this and other islands around... more
Utskalar was a church site and a parsonage and one of the greater mansions of... more
This ancient manor and parsonage from the 14 century is situated west of the... more
The Westman Islands, "The Pearls in The Ocean", is an archipelago of 15 islands... more
Namaskard hverir
This spectacular high temperature area (410 m above sea... more
The idea of harnessing the geothermal energy of the Bjarnarflag Area was first... more
Munkathvera is a farm, a church site and a former manor in the Laugaland... more
The Hofsjokull (The Temple Glacier; 1760m) is a round shaped icecap in the... more
This lava field and its two crater rows were created by fissure eruptions One... more
Hvanngil
The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people... more
About Isholsvatn
Lake Isholsvatn has an area of 5,2 km² It is 5 km long, 39 m... more
The Northern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
This park was established in... more
About Karlsdrattur
The cove is situated just east of the northern glacier... more
About Kaldarhofdi
Farm Kaldarhofdi is opposite to the Drattarhlid Hill to the... more
About Braedratunga
Braedratunga is a manor and a church site on the tongue of... more
The ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, Skalholt, was the centre of... more
About Ashildarmyri
Ashildarmyri is a historical site and an ancient meeting... more
Grimsvotn, under the centre of the Vatnajokull Ice Cap, is a large central... more
About Gaesavotn (Geese Lakes)
Those two lakes are situated at the western foot... more
About Gragaesadalur
Valley Gragaesadalur (greylag goose) is in the southwest... more
The glacier snout Eyjabakkajokull is the easternmost of the other much larger,... more
Glacier Eiriksjokull (1,675 m) has an area of about 22 km sq and rests on top... more
The Dyngjuhals is a wide ridge east of Lakes Gaesavotn It is about 20 km wide... more
The central volcano Katla is hidden under the southeastern part of the ice cap... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (964 m) is a prominent rhyolite mountain on the... more
The name of Mt Krafla was extended over the high temperature area after the... more
About Kverkfjoll
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the... more
The 25 km long crater row called Lakagigar was created during a relatively... more
About Lambatungnajokull
This glacier snout flows down into the Skyndidalur... more
The Long Glacier (1355m) is the second largest in Iceland It has an area of... more
The Myrdalsjokull glacier (1480m) is the fourth largest glacier with an area of... more
About Sigalda
This hyaloclastite (moberg) ridge rises 550 m above sea level to... more
About Domadalur
The Domadalur Route is actually the westernmost part of the... more
This glacier tongue is the largest of the many such of the icecap Vatnajokull... more
About Steinsholt
Steinsholt is a 3 miles long summer pasture in the northern... more
About Sveinagja
Sveinagja is a volcanic fissure and a fault in the eastern... more
The glacier Torfajokull peaks at 1,190 m above sea level and its total area is... more
Mt Bardarbunga is the second highest elevation of the country, just below 2000... more
Mt Trolladyngja (4,815 feet) is a vast shield volcano at the northern end of... more
The Odadahraun lava desert
This is the vastest lava area of the country The... more
Mt Tungnafell (1,392 m) is a convex and steep mountain in the northern slopes... more
Oraefajokull is the highest mountain of the country, 2,110 m, and stretches to... more
Vatnajokull (2110m) was named after sub-glacial lakes in a very volcanically... more
About Papos
Papos was the first trading post of the East Skaftafell District... more
Hoffell is an estate in the Nesjar County
According to the Book of... more
Nupstadur is the easternmost farm of the Fljot County, just to the west of the... more
About Borgarhofn
Borgarhofn is a cluster of farms in County Sudursveit The... more
Glacier Breidamerkurjokull counts among the largest glacier tongues of the... more
About Systrafoss and Systrastapi
1186 a nun monastery was established in... more
Chapel belongs to the Kirkjubaejarklaustur benefice in the Skaftafell deanery... more
The 1070 km² catchment area of the glacial river Markarfljot has to be forded... more
This church belongs to the Westman Islands’ benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery... more
This low mountain is one of the northern outposts of the Heimaey Island It... more
Eyjafjallajokull (Directly translated: "The Island Mountains’ Glacier") or... more
Mt Hekla
The most "renowned or infamous" volcano of Iceland, Hekla, is... more
The Reyni’s Church belongs to the Vik benefice in the Skaftafell Deanery In... more
This church belongs to the Holt benefice in the Rangarvellir deanery Its... more
Early 19th century sources mention two burial grounds about 2½ km east of... more
This church belongs to the Oddi benefice in the Rangarvellir deanery
Oddi... more
“Floaaveitan” (irrigation) was built in the years 1918-1927 It covered... more
Laugardæla church is 3 km from Selfoss It was built in the years... more
Hjalli is a farm and a church site in the Olfus County
Around the year 1000... more
About Badstofuhellir
The sandstone outcrop Hellnaskagi is on the property of... more
About Petursey
"The Peter's Island" as this freestanding, 275 m high, mountain... more
The glacier snout Solheimajokull is the southwestern outlet of the... more
Asolfsskali is a farm and a church site at the foothills of Mts Eyjafjoll (The... more
There are many man made caves in the Southwestern Lowlands
Behind the ruins... more
About Thrihyrningur
The mountain „Thrihyrningur“ towers over... more
About Einhyrningur
Mt Einhyrningur (750m) is located between the small... more
About Kirkjubaer
The estate Eastern and Western Kirkjubaer (Church Farm) is... more
About Thingskalar
Thingskalar is an ancient place of the assembly of the... more
About Stora Hof
This estate is located near River Eastern Ranga in District... more
About Keldur
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County... more
About Oddi
Oddi was a manor and a parsonage as well as one of the most... more
About Bergthorshvoll
Farm Bergthorshvoll is also the domicile of a Lutheran... more
Hlidarendi is a farm and a church site in the Fljotshlid County Catholic... more
About Thjorsa
The Book of Settlements explains the denomination of the river:... more
Gaulverjabaer is a farm hamlet, church site and a former parsonage in the Floi... more
About Floi Nature Reserve
This nature reserve covers a part of the eastern... more
This church belongs to the Thorlakshofn benefice in the Arnes deanery It is the... more
About Thuridarbud
Thuridarbud is a replica of the former fishermen’s... more
Hellisheidi Power Plant
This power plant is situated at the foot of Mt... more
About Kaldadarnes
Kaldadarnes was and still is a large estate just east of... more
About Kopasker
This fishing village is situated on the eastern side of the big... more
About Islands Klakkeyjar
Islands Klakkeyjar are just north of Island Hrappsey... more
About Hvitabjarnarey
The Polar Bear Island rises about 28 m above sea level... more
About Islands Hvallatur
Islands Hvallatur comprise of three, long and parallel... more
About Island Hrappsey
This island is just southwest of Island Purkey,... more
The Southern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
The second national park,... more
The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country... more
The name Vopnafjordur applies to a bay in the northeast and a village on it,... more
At Grundartangi Ferro Alloy Factory
Elkem Iceland, the Ferro Alloy Factory... more
Farm Gilsbakki is also a church site in County Hvitarsida, District... more
About Deildartunguhver
This is probably the most voluminous natural hot spring... more
About Borg in Mýrar
The parsonage Borg is situated a short distance northeast... more
About Laugarbrekka
Laugarbrekka is an abandoned farm in the Breidavik County... more
About Gufuskalar
Before the farm Gufuskalar was abandoned in 1948, it was the... more
The Snaefellnes glacier (1446m) has an area of about 7 km² It covers a cone... more
The Snaefellsjokull National Park was officially established on the 28th of... more
