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Urðartindur er fjölskyldurekin gistiaðstaða fjarri ysi og þysi í... more
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
Reykjanes (The Steamy Peninsula) is the name of the south- westernmost tip of... 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
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
Kolbeinsey also known as Kolbeinn's Isle, Seagull Rock, Mevenklint,... more
The southern region is probably the most visited region in Iceland, with... more
STOKKSEYRI
Stokkseyri, population 560 is a charming village renowned for its... more
Eyrarbakki
Region: South Iceland
These are two historic villages on the... more
Fludir is an inland located hamlet in beautiful surroundings A salmon river,... more
Kerlingarfjoll
The mountain massif Kerlingarfjoll (The Ogress’ Mountains;... more
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the only city as such in the country... more
At Syðra-Langholt are running a guesthouse, a camping site and a horse... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
SBA-Norðurleið specialices in public transport The company also offers... more
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the only city as such in the country... more
The Icelanders have played the game since the thirties The first golf clubs... more
Thorsmork is one of the brightest pearls on the string of beautiful areas of... 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
Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic... more
Farm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir... more
The town is situated in one of the most important Saga regions of the country,... more
Reykjanes eruption number three
On July 10th, 2023, after a rather short... more
Activity in Vik in Myrdal offer Large bird breeding colonies are on both sides... more
Map East Iceland
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than... more
Franzhellir or 'Franz' cave is about 15-20 minutes' walk east of Reykjarvatn in... more
Iceland was known for Ghosts – Hidden people, Elves – Outlaws –... 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
Alftafjordur East Iceland
Alftafjordur is a lagoon that Starmyrarfjordur,... more
ATTRACTIONS
MOORLAND JOKULDALSHEIDI
This vast highland plateau lies 500-600... more
Maelifell stands 200 meters above its surroundings and it is a composite cone... more
Sky lagoon in Kopavogur
The Sky lagoon is a thermal spa inspired by nature... 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
For one-day visitors, the most popular hiking trails in Landmannalaugar are the... more
Blahnjukur mountain hiking
The elevation from the service center... more
Brennisteinsalda (Sulfur hill) is a small mountain/volcano, approximately 800... more
Laugahringur lava walk is the most accessible and most popular hiking trail in... more
Skogar is the common name for two farms, a school and the open air,... more
Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, has colorful rhyolite... more
Grundarfoss is an impressive plunging waterfall near the town of Grundarfjordur... more
Rifstangi is the northernmost tip of the Melrakkasláttä and thus the... more
Kotlutangi Kötlutangi is a sand area in South Iceland Kötlutangi is situated... more
List of hiking treks in Iceland
Select your destination and find the best... more
Vatnsfell Power Plant
Vatnsfell is an Icelandic hydroelectric power station... more
Radagerdi Restaurant in Seltjarnarnes is connected with Hard Rock Coastline... more
Hrauneyjafoss Power Station
The Hrauneyjafoss Station is Iceland’s third... more
The whole earth is a one family!!!
Seven days guided tour around Iceland... more
Bus rental in Iceland
Coaches with seating capacities that range from 8 to 75... more
Geirfuglasker , "Great Auk Rock") was a small islet near Reykjanes, Iceland It... more
Geldingadala eruption number two
On March 19, 2021, after a long series of... more
Thorsmork is one of the brightest pearls on the string of beautiful areas of... more
Folklore and mythology has always been a large part of the Icelandic culture... more
Bruara is fed by springs and discharges at the Rotarsandur Area and the Bruara... 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
Ingolfur Arnarson was from the valley of Rivedal in Sunnfjord in western Norway... more
Icelandair is the flag carrier airline of Iceland, The geographical position of... more
Where do you want to go PLAY is offering affordable flights to wonderful... more
Only 60 minutes drive from Reykjavík you find Krauma geothermal bathsThe hot... more
Vok Baths
Iceland’s only floating infinity pools
Experience the age-old... more
GeoSea sea baths enables you to enjoy nature in a unique manner Thanks to the... more
Our experienced team has the skills and knowledge to execute all projects with... more
The so-called Old Harbour of Reykjavik is the first lasting harbour of the town... more
Orfirisey - Effersey was the second largest island in Kollafjordur, approx 5... more
The Arctic Terns are coming to Iceland from Antarctica
A small, slender... more
From the time of the earliest settlers, history is brought to life in a unique... more
The 1973 US Navy C-117D Solheimasandur Crash, commonly known as the... more
Laugarnes was probably first occupied in the settlement period of Iceland The... more
Skardsheidi, a high mountain range dominating the Borgarfjordur area on the... more
Skalafell is in southwest Iceland, about thirty minutes drive from the capital,... more
Not far from Harpa, located by the water on a small headland you can find the... more
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Reykjavik Saebraut Is total of 9 Kmlong and only... more
BSI is the main bus terminal in Iceland, conveniently located in central... more
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik, is located in Reykjavik's business district, this... more
Kjarvalsstadir houses the works of one of Iceland’s most influential and... more
Iceland is a powerful place! Discover the ancient forces of nature that were at... more
There are stores and shops of all tastes Apart from that, there is a museum and... more
Kringlan is the largest shopping mall in Reykjavík Kringlan offers a wide... more
Located on the famous Laekjargata in the heart of Reykjavik City, Hard Rock... more
The National Museum of Iceland's permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation -... more
Sjominjasafnid i Reykjavik
The exhibition Fish & folk – 150 years of... more
It's the northernmost capital in the world and our absolute favourite... more
Welcome to Rental Car in Iceland:
Visit the The Nine Wonders of Iceland We... more
This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains... more
Egilsstadir Swimming Pool
Egilsstadir swimming pool is located next to the... more
Melgerdismelar, site of an airfield built during World War II, for some years... more
Akureyri International Airport is well located in North Iceland giving a good... more
The fourth largest town of the country is often called “The Capital of the... more
One of the first settlement farms in Iceland was Horn, built by Hrollaugur son... more
Bakkatjorn at Seltjarnarnes
In the year 2000 was Bakkatjorn protected... more
The guesthouse has 17 rooms on two floors and some of them have spectacular... more
Featuring farm animals in the surrounding pastures, Lava Water Accommodation... more
Hellisholar býður upp á 9 holu golfvöll
þar sem árnar Þverá og... more
Kjosarhreppur, also known as Kjos is a municipality in Iceland It is the most... more
Hauganes is a part of the Arskogsstrond coastal area It is also the most... more
Tindfjallasel, Hungurfit
replaces the older cabin of the Air Rescue... more
This is the vastest lava area of the country The individual lava fields date... 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
Saudanes lighthouse was built in the years 1933-1934 and in 1934 the sound... more
Studlagil in Fljotsdal East Iceland
Stuðlagil canyon is one of the most... more
Towns - Villages - Communities... more
Grimsvotn eruption's diaries
September 1996
On September 30th 1996, a... more
Fishing in Iceland with Fish Partners
In the last few decades Iceland has... 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
Deep Sea Angling Westman Islands
The town, situated on the largest island of... more
The Icelandic Emigration Centre in Hofsos
At the Icelandic Emigration Centre... 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
The Arctic Circle crosses it and the sun does not set there at summer solstice... more
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and workplace of Halldór Laxness (winner of the... more
Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) stands head and shoulders above the other... more
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull glacier in the west and... more
Hveravellir (The Hot Spring Fields) is a very interesting low temperature area... more
Reykjavik area:
VALLEY EILIFSDALUR
Mt Esja
Reykjanes... more
According to the Book of Settlements (in the early 12th century) and the... more
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders,... more
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders,... more
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders,... more
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders,... more
Guesthouse Ló+onkot is a tourist retreat far out in the north by the arctic... more
Arnarsetur is a short monogenetic volcanic fissure with scoria and spatter... more
Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, has colorful rhyolite... more
Kirkjubol was a farm at Gardskagi, often occupied by rich farmers and... more
Junkaragerdi was a farm just north of the Hafnaberg Cliffs Its name was... more
An impressive Viking-Age longhouse stood at Hofsstaðir from the Settlement... more
The rugged and barren Chapel Lava Field or the New Lava Field spreads between... more
Lambhus was an outlying farm from the estate Bessastadir on the Alftanes... more
Valley Eilifsdalur in Kjos county
Valley Eilifsdalur cuts into Mt Esja from... more
The estate and parsonage - Governor's & presidental residence... more
Saga Trail Reykjanes
BASENDAR/STAFSNES
BRENNISTEINSFJOLL
BRIDGE BETWEEN... more
Saga Trail Reykjavik:
AKUREY ISLAND
THE CABINET... more
River Fossa discharges the Corpse River Lake Once a few men were fishing for... more
Hvalnes is a farm and a low headland at the foot of Mt East Horn, a... more
Valley Geithellnar and the ancient manor Geithellar were named after a cave... more
This central volcano, decorating the landscapes of the Breiddalur Valley and... more
Dvergasteinn (Dwarf Boulder) is a farm on the northern side of the Seydisfiord... more
Helgustadir is a farm on the northern shores of the Reydarfiord Bay
During... more
Hafnarnes is an abandoned fishing hamlet on the southern shores of the... more
Eidar is a former manor and later a primary- and secondary boarding school for... more
Saga Trail:
Fljotsdalur area
ADALBOL
BJARNAREY
BRU... more
Muli is an ancient estate, a parsonage for extended periods and a church site... more
Kaldakinn is the populated, rural area between the Pass Ljosavatnsskard and the... more
Keldunes is a small farm community in the Kelduhverfi County In its proximity... more
This spectacular high temperature area (410 m above sea level) is situated by... more
Hraunhafnartangi is the second northernmost point of the country... more
Hofdi is one of the most impressive areas around Lake Myvatn It forms a... more
Mts Grisatungufjoll (736 m) is a small mountain range in District Southern... more
The witch hunt in Europe started around the year 1480 and continued to the turn... more
Modrufell is a farm in Hrafnagilshreppur county in district... more
Munkathvera is a farm, a church site and a former manor in the Laugaland... more
Vallholmur (Holmurinn) is the lowland area between rivers Huseyjarkvisl and... more
This bay is 3-4 miles (5-6 km) long and about 1 mile wide It is guarded by... more
Farm Geldingaholt is in the Seyla County in the Skagafjordur District
It was... more
Flugumyri is a farm and a church site in the Blonduhlid County The present... more
Arnarstapi is a rocky mound just south of road # 1 at the eastern end of the... more
This church belongs to the Breidabolstadur benefice in the Hunavatn deanery The... more
The Post and Telecommunications Administration decided to erect a memorial of... more
The old estate Illugastadir on the Vatnsnes Peninsula is a historic place
... more
The farm Hof is situated in the eastern part of the Vatnsdalur Valley
... more
Grimstunga is an estate, a former church site and a parsonage in the... more
Audunarstadir is a farm in the Vididalur Valley in the northern part of the... more
Saga trail North
Saga trail South
Saga trail East
Saga trail North
Saga... more
Saga trail:
Dalir... more
Saga Trail:
Myrar and Snaefellsnes area
Myrar and Southern Snaefellnes... more
Saga Trail:
Borgarfjordur area
WHALE... more
Bardastrond Area Saga... more
Strandir Saga Trail:
BORDEYRI
BAER/Hrutafjordur
PRESTBAKKI... more
Farm Botn is situated in the Botn Valley at the end of Sugandi Bay and the... more
The ancient, Saga Age, local parliament site for the spring assemblies of the... more
Bardastrond Area Saga... more
Presently a farm at the end of a synonymous cove south of the town... more
This farm is on the northern shore of the Hof’s Cove in the Helgafell... more
The National Park Snaefellsjokull offers many events, walking tours and nature... more
The Budir church is in the benefice of Ingjaldsholl and the Snaefell- and Dalir... more
The houses of the farm are situated at the high edge of the lava field, where... more
Mr Skallagrimur Kveldulfsson advised Mr Oleifur hjalti to settle between rivers... more
Egil's Saga mentions, that Steinar Önundarson requested the help of Chieftain... more
Farm Katanes was originally the settlement of Kalman the South Islander, who... more
Tverfell is the easternmost farm in valley Lundareykjadalur, to the north of... more
Gardar in Akranes is a former manor and a church site
The Book of... more
Mt Akrafjall (643m) is a prominent landmark from the capital area to the north... more
Farm Melar in county Leirar- and Melasveit was the abode of the Melar dynasty,... more
Farm Leira in county Leirar and Melasveit was a church site and a mansion for a... more
Borgarfjordur area
Saga trail West
WHALE... more
Saga Trail:
Thjorsa... more
Vik - Skaftafell -... more
GAULVERJABAER
FLÓAVEITAN
THJORSA
CAVES AGISIDA... more
Saga Trail:
Hveragerdi - Olfus – Selfoss area
ARNABAELI
HJALLI Olfus... more
This valley branches from the valley Thrudardalur at the end of the... more
Location:
Berufjarðarvatn is at Berufjörður in... more
Lake Arnarvatn has an area of 3,4 km² It is situated 2 m above sea level and... more
It is about 12 miles (20 km) wide at the mouth and 37 miles (53 km) long It... more
Or The Horse's Bay is about 12 miles (25 km) long and about ½ a mile (1 km)... more
Valley Lokinhamradalur is situated in the extreme west on the northern side of... more
Kaldalon is a 5 km long bay branching to the north from the large Isafiord Bay... more
Hamragardar next to Seljalandsfoss
The camping at Hamragardar has been closed... more
The Kaldidalur route F-550) was much traveled in the past, especially between... more
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull glacier in the west and... more
The Domadalur Route is actually the westernmost part of the ancient Landmanna... more
This route is one of the most interesting and adventurous for 4wd vehicles in... more
This part of the interior, the so-called Sprengisandur route, is the longest... more
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull glacier in the west and... more
Dams Búðarhálsvirkjn are new fishing area in the highland, were built to... more
This lake is about 20 km long and up to 2 km wide and it extends almost up to... 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
Quick reference travel guide for
travelling to The highland:
From... more
Reykir is at the end of the road 748, Reykjastrandavegur in Skagafjordur We... more
From soups to healthy salads, perfect chicken wings to juicy burgers, all... more
Restaurant
Have you ever been out for a meal in a greenhouse Come and enjoy a... more
The restaurant Réttin is open from 16 – 20pm all days of the year except... more
Hólar is a popular destination thanks to its many attractions, notably the... more
The old herring factory in Djúpavík was opened in the year 1935 and it was... more
Minniborgir Restaurant
Minniborgir is a place where you can feel at home and... more
In Hólmavík and the municipality of Strandabyggð there are a few museums and... more
Welcome to Vogafjós Farm Resort
The resort is located on the east coast of... more
The South is both densely and sparsely populated Between the town Hofn and the... more
A suspension bridge over Ölfusá River was first built in 1891 and became the... more
Husavík has a rich history of whale watching, which is one of the most popular... more
Bautinn restaurant in Akureyri
We welcome you to our restaurant
Bautinn is in... more
Old Baukur was originally built in 1843 as a residence for the district... more
Abandoned farms in Thingvellir
Arnarfell was an annex to the Thingvellir farm... more
The main western fault line, 8 km long (5 miles) and 5 km (3 miles) wide, is... more
The King's House was built in 1907 to accommodate the king of Denmark on his... more
Hofmannaflot is a flat plain on the eastern side of Mt Armannsfell and north of... more
Gljufurarfoss is among the most renowned waterfalls of Iceland only few km from... more
Ferries in Iceland
Ferries in Iceland and to and from Iceland
Build your... 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
HIGHLAND ROUTES
Outlaws - Thieves - Ghosts - Evil Spirits
Old and Present... more
Ketilsstaða er ekki getið í fornsögunum Jörðin hefur löngum verið í... more
Grof is an abandoned farm in County Eidathingha
In 1729, a man murdered his... more
The estate Bru, one of the largest of the country, is the innermost farm of the... more
This valley is about 18 kilometres long before it splits into two valleys... more
During the centuries, bridle paths between the bays Seydisfjordur and... more
Farm Klaustursel in the Jokuldalur Valley is a large property, formerly used as... more
Husey is in East Iceland, ca 60 km northeast of Egilsstadir, surrounded by two... more
These valleys are situated in the Bruaroraefi Interior of the North East They... 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
Lake Vatnsdalsvatn has an area of about 2,4 km² and is situated 18 m above sea... more
Idu bridge is commonly called a bridge over Hvítá in Árnessýsla which... more
At the hamlet Laugaras is the domestic animal garden Slakki, very popular among... more
Region: Highland
Coordinates: 648666632 ° N 181166662° W
This part of... more
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull glacier in the west and... more
The Mid-Atlantic ridge comes ashore on the Reykjanes peninsula
The... more
If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures,... more
Kuagerdi (Cow Grazings) is a green patch on the old route at the southern edge... more
This old estate was abandoned just after the middle of the 20th century and... more
The Cove of the Iceland spar is situated under the sheer cliffs of Mt... more
The Gretti’s Saga tells us about the almost five years Grettir the exiled,... more
The district lakes are the largest lakes in Skagafjörður They are formed by... more
Hegranes is approx 15 km long and 5 km wide area between the waters of... more
This farm is situated on Lake Hofdavatn in the Hofdastond County, District... more
Skogasandur alluvial plain south of Skogar shows us clearly, that it is... more
Those, who visit the northernmost capital of the world, notice immediately the... more
Flokalundur is a nicely situated hotel 6 km from the hamlet Brjanslaekur with a... more
Latravík is a small creek in the south east of Hornbjarg In the creek lays... more
This sheer cliff is one of the greatest seafowl habitats of the country Its... more
Bardastrond cost line is from Reykholar to Latrabjarg some place of interest... more
Latrabjarg is a 14 km long, sheer cliff with an east-west direction on the... more
Quick reference travel guide Westfjords
The main settlements in the... more
Hvitserkur (15 m) protrudes out of the sea in the western part of the Huna Bay... more
Svalbardseyri is a fishing hamlet on the eastern shoreline of the Eyjafjordur... more
Quick reference travel guide North West Iceland
The towns of North Iceland... more
Quick reference travel guide North East Iceland:
The largest urban area in... more
The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur It has a spectacular... more
The largest urban area in the North of Iceland is Akureyri, which is the second... more
Quick reference travel guide Dalir area
Many interesting places of interest /... more
Quick reference travel guide Thjorsadalur
Arnes is a synonym for an island... more
Gjogur is an old, renowned fishing hamlet at the head of the Reykjafjordur bay... more
The historical village of Djúpavík dates back to 1917, when a herring factory... more
The district Strandasysla covers the easternmost part of the Westfiords Its... more
Quick reference travel guide east Iceland:
The largest town in the eastern... more
Reynisfjara beach is a beautiful black sand beach i Reynishverfi area Natural... more
The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country... more
Saga Trail Thingvellir to... more
St Mary’s Harbour is an ancient trading post on Cove Laxarvogur of the Whale... more
The spit of land Hvalfjardareyri is on the southern shores of the Whale... more
Geirsholmur is a round shaped, rocky islet near the Thyrill Headland on the... more
The Whale Bay
The beautiful Whale Bay branches into the mountainous landscapes... more
Saga Trail:
Hveragerdi – Olfus – Selfoss area
ARNABAELI
HJALLI Olfus... more
Quick reference travel guide Golden Circle:
The Golden Circle starting from... more
Quick reference travel guide Borgarfjordur:
Hvanneyri is a hamlet, a... more
Quick reference travel guide south Iceland to Glacier lagoon:
The Glacier... more
Quick reference travel guide to Vik in Myrdal:
South Shore Travel Guide to... more
Quick reference travel guide Snaefellsnes:
The towns and hamlets of... more
This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colourful... more
The ferry Sæfari has a schedule between Dalvík and Grímsey all year The tour... more
Helgafell (The Holy Mound) is a parsonage at the foot of a high rocky mound by... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Hiking trails in Eyjafjord area
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much... more
The former hamlet Haganesvik in the Fljot County is situated on a synonymous... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Farm Haukagil in Valley Vatnsdalur derives itsn name from a synonimous gorge,... more
Bjarg is a farm just east of River Midfjardara, rather high up in the... more
Hveraborg is a thermal area in the northern moorland Tvidaegra A part of... more
Hindisvik is the northernmost farm on the Vatnsnes Peninsula This abandoned... more
Kolugljufur is the 2 km long and 20-25 m deep and beautiful gorge of River... more
Borgarvirki is a prominent landmark on the way through the Huna District This... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
The Nature Reserve Dimmuborgir, „The Dark Castles”, are among the most... more
Lakes and rivers in Thorhofn... more
AEDARVATN
ODDASTADAVOTN
SIGURDARSTADAVATN
HRAUNHAFNARVATN
BLIKALON
YTRA... more
Sauðanes is an old church estate on Langanes peninsula, 7 kilometres... more
The Husavik Whale Museum was founded in 1997 It's foremost aim is to provide... more
The museum at Manarbakki was opened on June 18th 1995 in a house named... more
There are many interesting hiking routes in the Lake Myvatn area Following are... more
Borgarland is a beautiful peninsula between the bays Berufjordur and Kroksfiord... more
The North Arctic Coast Way
The Arctic Coast Way is an 800 km (about 500 miles)... more
Olafsfjordur is a town on a synonymous bay, a branch of Eyjafjordur,... more
The northeastern peninsula is nameless, but its largest portion is nicknamed... more
Akureyri the fourth largest town of the country is often called “The Capital... more
Saudarkrokur is a town on the Skagafjordur bay Fishing and fish processing are... more
Skagaheidi
This part of the country is not frequently travelled although the... more
Vatnsnes
This mountainous peninsula between the bays Midfjord and Hunafjord is... more
This bay is the smallest of the so-called Jokulfiords and it is gradually being... more
This is a small cove between the large bird cliff Haelavikurbjarg and Mt... more
Cove Hornvik is situated between the precipices Hornbjarg in the east and... more
The precipitous slope Graenahlid is located north of the mouth of the Isafiord... more
The coves Kjaransvik, Hloduvik and Haelavik are commonly called Vikurnar (The... more
Grunnavik is a cove close to the mouth of the southern side of the Jokulfjords... more
MOORLAND GEMLUFALLSHEIDI
Moorland Gemlufallsheidi (283 m) lies between the... more
MOORLAND BREIDADALSHEIDI
Moorland Breidadalsheidi (610 m) is among the highest... more
Alftamyri is an abandoned farm on the northern side of Bay Arnarfjordur, a... more
One of the interesting features of Snæfellsjökull national park is... more
Kviabryggja was built in 1963, and has been a low security prison operated by... more
Langanes is a large and long peninsula to the east of the Thistilfiord Bay The... more
The way to Dalatangi takes one along a rough and narrow trail along the... more
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland presents the agricultural heritage and seeks... more
The Glanni Waterfall on the Norðurá River is said to be the dwelling place of... more
Baula (934 metres) is a cone shaped, rhyolite laccolith to the west of The... more
This lava field is among the most rugged AA-lava fields of the country It was... more
The cliffs of Rauðubjörg at Barðsnes in Norðfjörður are endowed with a... more
Between Reyðarfjörður and Eskifjörður you can visit the Nature reserve... more
The uninhabited, mountainous area to the east of the big icecap Vatnajokull is... more
Langanes is a veritable outdoor paradise teeming with birdlife, great for... more
Set in Raufarhöfn, one of the most remote and northernmost villages in Iceland... more
The Hekla Centre houses a contemporary, multimedia exhibition on Hekla... more
In order to get to the waterfall Urridafoss you follow the signs and take a... more
Alfaskeid (The Elves’ Racetrack) is a dell in the southern Mt Langholtsfjall... more
Vibrant Vik: A Hub of Culture and Nature
Vik is home to some of the most... more
Katlacenter
Kötlusetur provides tourists with information and Is one of... more
9 holes
Grímanes
801 Selfossi
Golf Course Ljosafoss is private... more
Landsvirkjun's energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, and is... more
Bardargata is the name of a route from the Bardardalur Valley in the north... more
Valley Bardardalur stretches far into the interior between Moorland Fljotsheidi... more
If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures,... more
Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centrein Sandgerdi
Southwest Iceland Nature... more
On Gardskagi you can find two lighthouses, the older one and also the smaller... more
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which... more
The association for the renovation of Samúel Jónsson's art museum
Samúel... more
ADDRESS
ÁRNES MUSEUM
SKAGASTRÖND
545 SKAGASTRÖND
Open all... more
Gerpir is the easternmost tip of Iceland
Magnificent view, high rocks, and... more
The Sports centre in Thorlakshofn is located next to the new campsite in the... more
Opening hours
Summer opening 1 June to 20 August
Weekdays: 14:00-... more
Launrett Laugaras
Picture taken in December
The Home of Elves
Heimili... more
Langabud:
Heritage museum,
Rikardur Jonsson:
Rikardur Jonsson was the... more
The factory was constructed by the company Ingolfur hf during the years of... more
Memorial museum Kort in Trekyllisvik
Trekyllisvík in Strandir is a place of... more
One of the country’s most dramatically situated swimming pools, is only a 5... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
The Sheep Farming Museum is an interesting and entertaining exhibition about... more
OPENING PERIOD
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Swimming pools in... more
Swimming Pool in Holmavik is nice and recently built Nothing is saved when it... more
Djupivogur swimming pool and sports centre: Gym, sauna and a newly built indoor... more
Open all year
Swimming pools in... more
BREIÐDALSSETUR - Science and heritage centre Located in Breiddalsvík's oldest... more
A UNIQUE OUTDOOR POOL WITH A HOT TUB
In the village of Stoðvarfjordur you... more
In a small village on the east coast of Iceland, The Icelandic House of the... more
The avant-garde exhibition in The French Museum in Faskruðsfjordur is the... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
The museum mostly exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and... more
Randulff´s Sea House is located by the sea in Eskifjordur It is during the... more
A new and interesting museum which displays the best of Icelandic nature;... more
The museum building Safnahusid in Neskaupsstadur includes 3 museums:
Tryggvi... more
Stefanslaug Swimming Pool is an outstanding outdoor swimming pool with hot... more
Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art
Skaftfell operates in the field of... more
Seydisfjordur swimming pool
Swimming pools in... more
The museum´s main focus is on the influx of modern times around 1880 to 1950... more
Selardalur Swimming Pool
Phone: 473 1499 - 473 1331
e-mail:... more
The East Iceland Emigration Center is located at Kaupvangur Cultural... more
Galtarviti is in a creek called Keflavík and is situated between... more
The Arctic Fox Centre is a non-profit research and exhibition center, focusing... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
In most travel books referred to as the Maritime Museum Fisheries have always... more
Hnifsdalur is a hamlet on the Harpoon Bay and a part of the town Isafiord a few... more
Open all year
Swimming pools in... more
Holt has been an estate and a parsonage for centuries and always counted among... more
OPENING PERIOD
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Swimming pools in... more
There are three museums situated in the beautiful village of Flateyri The old... more
Facilities for camper vans on the camping ground The camping ground is open... more
On the northern side of the fjord Talknafjordur, where the village of... more
Vatnsfjordur nature reserve is an area of total 20000 ha 80% of the... more
According to Laxdaela saga, Gudrun Osvifursdottir used to dwell by a geothermal... more
Pool, hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful surroundings
Swimming... more
Farm Hestur is located in the Andakill Area of the Borgarfjordur District It... more
Langjokull Glacier is the second largest glacier in Iceland, and is... more
The official magistrate assemblies for County Andakill took place at farm... more
The swimming pool in Husafell was originally built in 1965 but since the pool... more
Hvanneyri is a hamlet, a university faculty for agriculture, an agricultural... more
The Hreppslaug Swimming Pool, built in 1928 is run by the non-profit youth... more
Krosslaug is in the area of Reykir in Lundareikjadalur and is about 50 meters... more
The idea for creating this golf course on the farm Nes in Reykholtsdal emerged... more
A pleasant swimming pool, in close proximity to one of the most powerful hot... more
Outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00
Beautiful... more
The swimming pool in Reykjarfjodur, a fjord that is part of the Arnarfjordur... more
The Eagle Bay is 3-6 miles wide and about 18 miles long It branches into two... more
Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture... more
Samuel Jonsson outstanding naive sculptures and buildings in Selardalur valley... more
OPENING PERIOD
All... more
Bjarnarhofn is an old estate at the foot of the freestanding Mt... more
Froda is an abandoned farm and a former church site a few kilometres to the... more
The indoor swimming pool is 125 metres long and has a hotpot There is also an... 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
A comfortable little pool in a prime location next to the campsite Two hot tubs... more
Local handicrafts Variety of products: Icelandic sweaters, hats, jewellery,... more
The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which... more
The way to Flatey Island and the Westfjords
Ferry Baldur daily crosses... more
Vatnasafn / Library of water is a long-term project conceived by Roni Horn for... more
Please note this museum is now permanently closed
The museum includes works... more
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes
The Norwegian... more
Outdoor and indoor swimming pool with Frasenius certified water, claimed to... more
West Iceland Information Center is located in the shopping centre Hyrnutorg in... more
The Settlement Centre is located in the village of Borgarnes just one hours... more
Samgöngusafnið (Borgarnes Transportation Museum): old cars from the past... more
Among other things in the museum, there are two great exhibitions One is... more
In the sports stadium, you will find both an outside and an inside swimming... more
If you are into photography or just interested in exploring new things in... more
OPENING PERIOD
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Akranes Folk Museum offers a unique insight into past times in Akranes and... more
The Jaðarsbakkar pool in Akranes has especially good facilities for swimming... more
Sesseljuhus Enviromental Center provides an educational experience focusing on... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
Baldursheimur is the southernmost farm in the Lake Myvatn Area nowadays, but... more
On the main floor of the Culture House in Husavík the new exhibition Man and... more
Golf Course Golf Club has Hvammur is located right Grenivík, a very beautiful... more
Phone: 414-5420
See opening hours under... more
Opening hours
Week days:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
June 15th - August... more
In the oldest house of Hrisey, The House of Shark Jorundur, you will find an... more
Schedule for 2024
From Hrisey From... more
River Gonguskardsa is a run off river, which spills into the... more
Cove Kalfshamarsvik is the northernmost of the Skagastrond County The... more
Arskogssandur is a small community situated on the shores of Eyjafjordur fiord,... more
Kalfskinn is a farm in the Arskogsstrond area, where the present (2004)... more
During ancient times, Gasir was the most important trading post of the North It... more
Latrastrond is the north easternmost coastal area of the Eyjafiord Bay It was... more
Illugastadir is an ancient estate and a church site in the Fnjoska Valley The... more
The area called "I Fjordum" covers the northernmost middle of the large... more
The Flatey Valley stretches from the northern part of the Fnjoska Valley all... more
Hamlet Hjalteyri is located in the Galmastrond Area north of town Akureyri It... more
Hiking in Gleradal area
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and... more
Glerarhverfi is a community which started developing on the northern side of... more
The spit of land, after which the town is named, was created by alluvia,... more
You lie in a bathtub for 25 mintues, filled with beer, water, hops and yeast... more
The River Eyjafjardara Estuary, which is divided into Leira (Flats) and Holmar... more
Brimnes was an estate in the Upsastrond area Nowadays its property and others... more
Opening hours
Mondays - Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays -... more
Olafsfjordur Swimming Pool
winter 2019 - opening hours
Mondays -... more
Siglufjörður Swimming Pool
opening hours
Swimming pools in... more
Kolkuos, former Kolbeinsaros, was among the most important harbour trading... more
The Hofsos swimming pool is quite simply magnificent Arguably the most... more
The Llaufskalarett sheep and horse fold in valley Hjaltadalur counts among the... more
Holar is a school centre and a parsonage in the Hjaltadalur valley
About the... more
Provides a 25m swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna and a indoor sport... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
The Museum of Prophecies
Exhibition, storytelling and fortune telling
The... more
Hillebrandt's house is the country's oldest building It was built in 1733 in... more
The Textile Museum in Blonduos is the only specifically focused textile museum... more
Blonduos swimming pool is located at Melabraut 2 in... more
Sealwatching in Hvammstangi in the northwest of Iceland, only 197 KM's from... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center... more
For nearly 60 years, the mountain Hlidarfjall has been one of the prime skiing... more
Founded in 1993 Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in... more
The Aviation museum of Iceland first opened its doors to the public on the 1st... more
Opening hours:
From 20 August:
Friday 17:00-20:00
Saturday... more
The spirit of Christmas is alive in The Christmas Garden whole year round
A... more
In the spring of 2014 the representatives of the Akureyri Theatre Company... more
Safnasafnið - The Icelandic Folk Art Museum - was founded in 1995 by Níels... more
Fridbjarnarhus now houses an exhibition of 20th century toys owned by Guðbjorg... more
Akureyri Swimming Pool is one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri It is... more
Opening hours
Week days:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
May 15th - September... more
The Industrial Museum was founded to commemorate the industrial heritage of... more
The relatives of the poet David Stefansson from Fagriskogur bequeathed to... more
A brand new museum on the 100 year history of motorcycles in Iceland... more
The Nonni House, Adalstraeti 54 The Childhood home of Jesuit priest Jon... more
Sigurhaedir (Triumphal Heights), house built in 1903 by the Rev Matthias... more
The Akureyri Botanical Gardens function both as a public park with... more
Modrufell is a farm in the Hrafnagil County in the Eyjafiord... more
A small hamlet in Skeid Conty Swimming pool, shop, community center and camp... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
Food Experience
In Fridheimar farm we create a pleasant Food... more
An increasing number of visitors pay Reykholt a visit, because of the proximity... more
The Reykholt Sports Centre consists of a swimming pool, a water slide, two hot... more
Winter Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday 16:00-20:00
Friday... more
BUSINESS HOURS
Mon
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
... more
The Earthquake Center at Kopasker is an interesting exhibition of photographs... more
Uthlid Travel Service has operated this private golf course since 1992 for its... more
Laugarvatn Adventure offers exciting caving tours all year round with... more
Valagil is a spectacular ravine, complete with mighty waterfall and made from... more
Hvitanes is situated between Hestfjordur and Skotufjordur fjords in "central... more
Cove Bardsvik is situated between the coves Smidjuvik and Bolungarvik Its... more
Sagnheimar, folk museum
Sagnheimar, folk museum, opened a completely new... more
The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without... more
Vestmannaeyjar Swimming pool
The inside swimming pool is 25 m in length and... more
In the heart of Stokkseyri is its public swimming pool It has an 18 meter... more
The convent of Reynistadur was initiated by Jonrundur, bishop of the northern... more
Farm Myrka is a former parsonage and a church site in the Horgardalur... more
Into The Arctic was opened on January 28, 2017 The start comes from the... more
This valley cuts into the mountains between the districts Myra- and Dalasysla... more
Hvitarvellir is a farm near the former road # 1 and the largest arch bridge of... more
The Hitardalur monestary was established in 1166, probably to commemorate the... more
Hitardalur is an old estate, synonymous with the valley further east, which was... more
The Augustine monestary on Island Videy probably was established at the... more
The Augustine monestary at Skrida was established in 1494 at the initiative of... more
The Flatey monestary Bishop Klaengur Thorsteinsson consecrated an Augustine... more
The walk across the colourful rhyolite alluvium at the foot of the rhyolite... more
The swimming pool in Höfn is a 25 meter family friendly outdoor pool that was... more
The Myrdalur County is situated between the outwash plains Solheimasandur and... more
This vast alluvial plain is bordered by Moorland Hofdabrekkuheidi, Glacier... more
Mt Hafursey is a small basaltic hyaloclastite mountain on the northern alluvial... more
Exhibition and study centre on the nature, history and culture of the... more
The sports center at Kirkjubaejarklaustur is in the middle of the village The... more
Icewear / Vikurprjon in Vik in Myrdalur is one of the oldest wool production... more
Katlacenter
Kotlusetur provides tourists with information and Is one of... more
OPENING PERIOD
All year
Swimming pools in... more
The mouth of the gorge of River Kverna opens onto the alluvial plain, about... more
LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" will reveal the epic forces of... more
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER... more
LA Art Museum (Listasafn Arnesinga) welcomes you It runs ambitious and various... more
Quake 2008
Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008
A powerful... more
Hveragerdi - Thermal bath Laugaskard
The Thermal bath Laugaskard is renowned... more
The Selfoss Public Swimming pool is in the center of town and within walking... more
Open:
1 okt - 30 apr
Mon - Fri: 06:00-21:00
Sat - Sun: 10:00-17:00
1 may -... more
Visit Sagnagardur the visitor centre of the Soil Conservation Service of... more
The thermal pool in Hella is 25 x 11 meters and and suitable for... more
Bjarkalundur Hotel
Bjarkalundur Hotel offers bright, simply furnished rooms... more
The tracks leading to the lakes in those moorland areas start from several... more
These lakes are situated on the boundaries between the Districts Eyjafjord and... more
This lake is in the Skagafjordur District It has an area of 1 km² It is... more
In the last few decades Iceland has quickly become one of the Fly Fishing... more
These four lakes are located on the Grimstunga Moorland
Lake Thorarinsvatn,... more
Lakes Mallandsvotn comprise... more
Lake Aravatn has an area of 1,9 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 130 m... more
This lake area consists of quite a few lakes Lake Hraunsvatn has an area of 0,5... more
Within this area are several lakes, such as Olvesvatn,
Ölvesvatn - The... more
Lake Asbudnavatn has an area of 0,45 km² It is rather shallow and is situated... more
Both lakes are in the Skaga Parish Lake Mulavatn has an area of 0,25 km² and... more
Lake Selvatn has an area of 1,1 km², it is shallow and situated 70 above sea... more
Lake Rekavatn in the Skaga Parish has an area of 0,8 km², its greatest depth... more
Lake Torfdalsvatn is located in the Skagi county of East Hunavatn District Its... more
Both lakes are situated in the Skaga-Parish in the county East Hunavatnssysla... more
Lake Langavatn is the largest lake between town Skagaströnd and the farm Hof... more
The Thingeyrar monestary was founded by Jon Ogmundsson bishop of the northern... more
This promontory, also called Horn, is the easternmost tip of the small Bardsnes... more
HVERFJALL or HVERFELL
Mt Hverfjall is a gigantic tephra crater, a so-called... more
Marine life is common in the north and many towns are dedicated to the sea
The... more
This vast highland plateau lies 500-600 m above sea level and it is about 60 km... more
Hamarsdalur is a long and narrow valley to the west of the Hamarsfiord Bay in... more
Mt Bulandstindur is one of the most beautifully shaped mountains of the country... more
Golf Club Leynir was founded on March 15th 1965
Akranes ranks among the... more
Presently a farm at the end of a synonymous cove south of the town... more
Berufjordur is situated near of the village Djupivogur on the southern side The... more
Gautavik is a farm on the northern side of the Berufjordur Bay It is... more
Two ferries were used to serve the travellers, who had to get across River... more
Kaupfelag Thingeyinga was the first co-operative society in Iceland to be... more
This former manor is situated just south of the village Hofsos The prayer... 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
This museum was established by the Counsil of Seamen of the towns Hellissandur... 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
Hof is a cluster of farms in the Oraefi County During catholic times, the... more
Galtastadir farm ( Hroarstungu,) is a small sod farm dating back to the 19th... more
Arngrimur Gislason was born in county Reykjahverfi in district South... more
The old rectory at Laufas is under the administration of the National Museum ... more
The buildings of the farm group date from different periods of the 19th century... more
Vague ancient sources mention hermits in Iceland before Christianity was... more
The first US Military involvement in Iceland dates back to 1941, when Marines... more
Hellisheidi (current camera view) is among the highest lying (656 m), and... more
This little sod house, occupied during summer, is one of the favorite motives... more
The country’s most renowned artist painter, Johannes S Kjarval, was brought... more
A small island called Hafnarholmi was attached to the mainland by a... more
Mt Hvitserkur is one of the most peculiar mountains of the country Its main... more
The small headland Glettingsnes north of the very steep Mt Glettingur, divides... more
This remarkable hillock is on the southwestern outskirts of the fishing hamlet... more
Brunavik is the first cove to the south of Bay Borgarfjordur East It is... more
Fagriholl is a remarkable natural phenomenon close to the primitive road to the... more
The farm of Saenautasel, situated up in the highland of Jökuldalsheidi, was... more
MOORLAND JOKULDALSHEIDI
This vast highland plateau lies 500-600 m above sea... more
Husavik is a cove to the north of the Lodmundarfjordur Bay The mountain frame... more
Cove Stapavik is just east of river Selfjot's estuaries It is framed with... more
There are various explanations to the background of the crucifix by the road in... more
During the lifetime of the children of Bjorn skafinn, the road between Njardvik... more
Brunavik is the first cove to the south of Bay Borgarfjordur East It is... more
Kjolsvik is a small cove between Mt Glettingur and Grenmor It is short, the... more
Loðmundarfjordur branches from the Seydisfjordur Bay between Mt... more
According to "The Book of Settlements", a man named "Thordur lina" settled on... more
Driftwood has played an important role all around this otherwise woodless... more
Lake Rekavikurvatn has an area of about 1,6 km² It is rather deep and is... more
Open all year
Guesthous-Sleepingbag- Breakfast
Boat trips around Grimsey... 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
Þjórsárstofa is a visitor centre with information about the area, services... more
LANDMANNALEID ROUTE KRINGLA - RIVER HELLISKVISL - KYLINGAR - HERDUBREID -... more
Fellsendavatn is a small lake in the proximity of lake Thorisvatn It is... more
River Kaldakvisl is a good char and brown trout fishing spot It is divided into... more
In 1980, The National Electricity Authority commenced work on the project of... more
The surroundings of theses lakes are considered the most beautiful of the... more
This big lake was naturally fishless and its ample food production was for... more
This is a relatively large lake, legendary in many ways, when the great catch... more
Lake Onefndavatn (The unnamed Lake) is situated at 565 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Onytavatn is situated at 573,4 m above sea level Its area is 1,09 km²,... more
The Folk Music Centre was officially opened on June 8th 2006 It is located in... more
The annual Herring Festival (until 2016) and the Herring Museum are tightly... more
The herring is the most important factor of the rapid upswing of the Icelandic... more
The so-called Roaldsbrakki (Roald’s-barrack) was a temporary dwelling of... more
This lake is the southernmost one and the largest at 562 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Arnarpollur belongs to the Lakes Hraunvotn group, which is a part of the... more
Lake Nyjavatn is situated at 564,3 m above sea level Its area is 0,56 km²,... more
Lake Breidavatn actually consists of two lakes connected by a short stream on... more
Lake Skalavatn, lakes Fossvotn, lake Langavatn with its connected lakes and... more
Lake Kvislarvatn is the smallest of the group It is situated at 565 m above sea... more
The largest vegetated area of the Veidivotn region is to be found on lake... more
Lakes Fossvotn, Lake Skalavatn, Lake Langavatn and other lakes connected to it... more
This lake is situated at the eastern foot of the mountain Kirkjufell (964m)... more
This lake is more like a lagoon, which gets flooded every now and then by the... more
Lake Blautaver is situated near River Tungnaa, just north of Lake... more
This lake occupies the southernmost crater of the long eruptive fissure, which... more
This lake is mostly surrounded with lava fields and breathtakingly colourful... more
Lake Hnausapollur is on of two crater lakes of the Veidivotn System south of... more
This is quite a good fishing lake It has an area of 1,53 km² Its deepest point... more
Domadalsvatn are just north of Landmannaleid:
Dómadalsvatn the south part... more
Lake Lifrarfjallavatn, just north of the lava ridge Domadalshals on the... more
Lake Herbjarnarfellsvatn is situated 625 m above sea level to the northwest of... more
This lake has an area of 0,75 km² and lies 590 m above sea level Very little... more
Lake Hrafnabjargavatn is located near the Landmanna Route It is about 1,2... more
Lake Saudleysuvatn is situated between four barren hyaloclastite mountains at... more
Fish are abundant in most of these areas Over the past decades, some lakes have... more
Lake Reykjavatn (The Smoky Lake) is situated about 10 km north of the glacier... more
This lake is located on the Tvidaegra Moorland north of glacier Langjokull It... more
These two lakes belong to the moorland called Tvidaegra They are very much... more
This lake has an area of 2,4 km² and is located at 358 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Kleppavatn (The Bedrock Lake) has an area of 0,76 km² It is shallow and... more
These lakes (The Shallow Lakes) are located to the Southwest of Lake Ulfsvatn... more
Lake Kvislavatn nyrdra, just 4 km Northwest of lake Ulfsvatn, has an area of... more
Lake Urdarhaedarvatn lies just a stone's throw away from The lake Ulfsvatn... more
Lakes Havadavotn are located some distance north of lake Ulfsvatn They have an... more
Lake Ulfsvatn has an area of 3,85 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 434... more
Lake Arnarvatn has an area of 2,15 km² It is rather shallow and situated at... more
Lake Gunnarssonavatn lies on the border of the district Myrarsysla It has an... more
Lake Rettarvatn is on the border of two districts It has an area of 2,1 km²,... more
This lake is located at 540 m above sea level It has an area of 4,3 km² It is... more
Those moorlands cover a large area of the north-western Interior The lakes... more
Lake Thverarvatn has an area of 0,64 km² and is situated 519 m above sea... more
Lake Hnjuksvatn has an area of 0,72 km² and is situated 595 m above sea level... more
Lake Anavatn has an area of 4,9 km² and is about 7 km long Its greatest depth... more
Lake Saenautavatn is among the largest lakes in the Jokuldalsheidi area It... more
Lake Gripdeild has an area of 0,21 km² Its greatest depth is 8 m and it is... more
Two lakes carry this name They are joined by a brook and the distance between... more
River Hornafjardarfljot is short but voluminous It receives most of the... more
Thorbergur centre was built in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Thorbergur... more
Hvanndalabjarg is a 600 m high precipice between the Olaf’s Bay and Angelica... more
River Svarfadardalsa is excellent for sea char angling and also offers some sea... more
Kvisker is the easternmost farm of the Oraefi (The Desert) District, just to... more
The short but rapid river Kvia discharges the short glacier snout Kviarjokull... more
This mountain ridge serves as a nice background of the ice free part of the... more
The walk across the colourful rhyolite alluvium at the foot of the rhyolite... more
Laxnes Horse Farm is located in Mosfellsbaer, close to Reykjavik
Laxnes... more
The Sel farm was named after the summer pastures of the farmers past in the... more
This harbour is the new door to Westman islands
Ferry schedule:... more
The Westman Islands’ volcanic system comprises 70-80 volcanoes and their... more
The museum was established in 1964 on the initiative of Gudlaugur Gislason, a... more
Entrance House
at the Geothermal Area
Hveramork 13
Town Hveragerdi is within... more
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
810 Hveragerdi
Tel: 483-5090
The present horticultural... more
The town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country
Open... more
The first eruption of Mt Hekla in historical times is thought to have occurred... more
Gaukshofdi is a headland along which River Thjorsa runs where it can be forded... more
The farm Stong in the Thjorsardalur Valley was devastated by the first... more
Sigríður Tómasdóttir was born in Brattholt 24 February 1874 and lived there... more
Lake Flokatjorn has an area of 0,23 km² and is situated 90 m above sea level... more
Mt Holmatindur (985m), one of the most majestic mountains of the Eastfiords,... more
Golf Club Keilir was founded on February 18th 1967 The town council of... more
Golf Club Setberg was founded on the 27th of November 1994 In 1995, both the... more
Golf Club Oddfellows was founded in 1990 Golf Club Oddur was founded in... more
Golf Course Nesvollur
This town is located on the northernmost tip of the... more
Golf Club Kopavogur & Gardaaer (Golf Course Vifilsstadavollur) was founded... more
Golf Club Bakkakot was founded in the open on June 15th 1991 Stream... more
Golf Course Kalfatjarnarvollur:
This 15 km long and narrow county along the... more
Golf Course Strandarvollur:
Golf Club Sandgerdi was founded in 1986 Its... more
Golf Course Holmsvollur:
Golf Club Sudurnes was founded on March 4th 1964 The... more
Golf Course Husatoftavollur:
Golf Club Grindavik was founded on the 14th of... more
Petra's Stone Mineral Museum at Stodvarfjordur
Location: Fjardarbraut... more
The Westfiord Natural History Institute and the Natural History Museum share... more
The Osvor Museum (Bolungarvik) depicts a replica of a fishing outfit of the... more
Isafjordur has a long history as a trading centre for the area around the Bay... more
The House in Eyrarbakki is among the oldest wooden buildings of the country It... more
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County Catholic churches... more
Hlidarvegur 4 860 Hvolsvollur
The Saga Centre is a pioneer of historical and... more
The museum was opened in 1949 and its first permanent building was built in... more
Golf Course Silfurnesvollur
This community in the Southeast is also called... more
Golf Club Djupivogur was established in the autumn of 1991 The design and... more
Golf Course Fjardarbyggd
During World War II, the British occupied the village... more
The Golf Club Eskifjordur (Byggdarholtsvollur) was established in April... more
Golf Course Hagavollur
Seydisfjordur is a fishing and tourist town ... more
The village Budir is situated at the end of the bay Faskrudsfjordur The... more
Golf Club Nordfjordur was established on May 8th 1965 Its permanent golf... more
Egilsstadir is the capital of the East and Fellabaer is a village on the... more
Golf Course Lonkot is privately owned and operated It is located a few... more
Farm Leifsstadir is in the slopes of Vadlaheidi, only 3 km from Akureyri Its... more
Golf course Thvera is located in the eastern Eyjafjordur Valley, about 8... more
Golf Club Akureyri was extablished in 1935 Its present and hopefully permanent... more
Asbyrgi certainly is one of nature’s wonders It is a 3½ km long canyon with... more
Golf Club Husavik was established June 26th, 1967, and in the summer of 1971... more
Lake Myvatn is the country's fourth largest natural lake It abounds in lake... more
Dalvik is a town on a synonimous cove, which branches... more
Golf Club Saudarkrokur was established in 1970 Land for a permanent golf course... more
In 1967, a 6 hole golf course was constructed in the home fields of farm Bakki,... more
This town was called the world capital of the herring fisheries in the sixties... more
Golf Course Haagerdisvollur is only three minutes away from the village by car... more
Golf Club Os' golf course is situated in beautiful surroundings of an abandoned... more
GOLF CLUB HOLMAVIK
Holmavik, a village on the western shores of the... more
Golf Club Glama was esteblished April 21st 1991 Its golf course is located on... more
Golf Course Sydridalsvollur was officially opened on July 6th 2002 after... more
Golf Club Isafjordur Golf course Tungudalsvollur was established in 1943 Its... more
Golf Course Litlueyrarvollur Bildudalur, on the bay Arnarfjordur, is a thriving... more
Golf Club Patreksfjordur (Golf Course Vesturbotnsvollur) was established in... more
Thorisstadir Travel Service has operated this private golf course Its... more
The privately owned and operated 9 hole golf course is lodated in lovely... more
Golf Club Mostri was founded in the autumn of 1984 Its golf course,... more
Golf Club Vestarr was founded in 1995 and the construction work for a 9 hole... more
Golf Club Jokull was founded July 21st 1973 Its golf course was moved twice... more
Golf Club Stadarsveit was founded in 1997 Its golf course is just by the main... more
Golf Club Borgarnes was founded January 21st 1973 Three years later a part of... more
Lakes Fiskivotn, located in District Strandir, have an area of 1,2 km² They... more
Their total area is 0,7 km² They are rather deep and are situated 460 m above... more
This lake has an area of about 1,45 km² It is 47 m deep and is located 73 m... more
This is rather a short river but its system reaches relatively far into the... more
Lake Hrofbergsvatn near village Holmavik in the Northwest has an area of 0,27... more
Lake Urridavatn (Bjarnfjordur area) has an area of 1,4 km² Its greatest... more
Lake Asmundartjorn is a small lake in the Bjarnarfjordurarea Reared trout and... more
These lakes have an area of about 0,6 km² They are rather deep and are... more
Lake Kaldbaksvatn in District Strandir in the Northwest has an area of 0,56... more
Lake Gjogursvatn has an area of 0,45 km² and is situated 42 m above sea level... more
These lakes are located in the Northwest of Iceland Lake Nedra-Selvatn has... more
Lake Laugabolsvatn has an area of about 0,52 km² at 41 m above sea level Lake... more
Lake Nedravatn has an area of 0,9 km², rather shallow and is situated 40 m... more
Syðridalsvatn is located at Bolungavík in Ísafjarðardjúp, to the far... more
Lake Stora-Eyjavatn has an area of about 1,66 km² Its greatest depth is 43 m... more
Lake Saudlauksdalsvatn has an area of about 0,9, its greatest depth is 4 m and... more
These are actually the same river with different names for different parts Its... more
This river has its sources at 330 m above sea level, small lakes in the... more
This is rather a small and a short river with its origin in the mountains It... more
Lakes Staedavotn are two mountain lakes above cove Breidavik, about 10 minutes'... more
This is an excellent, three rod sea char river, which spills into the... more
This is a prolific, four rod sea char river with some hope of catching an odd... more
This is rather a small river with its sources in the mountains, mainly two... more
This is a small river with its sources at the 500 m elevation in the mountains... more
A small river fished with two rods with a self catering hut It flows into... more
KROSSA - HROFA
These neighbouring rivers are not prolific but do produce a... more
HROFA-KROSSA
These neighbouring rivers are not prolific but do produce a few... more
This river is the one with the greatest volume and one of the longest in the... more
This is the region's second salmon river of some note It is fished with two... more
This is a small volume river, starting in an inland lake, strolling on through... more
Lake Baulutjorn has an area of 0,04 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it is... more
Lake Thveit has an area of 0,91 km² It is very shallow and situated only 2 m... more
Lake Mjoavatn is beautifully situated in Valley Breiddalur a short distance... more
Lake Kleifarvatn is beautifully situated in Valley Breiddalur a short distance... more
Haugatjarnir (The Haugar Ponds) are located in Skriðdalur, on the East coast... more
Lake Skriduvatn has an area of 1,25 km² Its greatest depth is 10 m and it is... more
Lake Gljufravatn, in the Fljotdalsherad Region in the East, has an area of... more
Lake Reydarvatn is situated just northeast of the farmstead Kross and from the... more
Lake Urridavatn has an area of 1,1 km² Its greatest depth is 15 m and it is... more
Lake Arnarvatn has and area of 0,14 km² and is situated 36 m above sea level... more
Lake Eidavatn has an area of 1,7 km² and is situated 32 m above sea level... more
Lake Krokavatn has an area of 0,8 km² Its greatest depth is 15 m and it is... more
Lakes Fossarvotn are located in the Fljotsdalsherad Region in the East, to the... more
Lake Sandvatn has an area of 2,6 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 569... more
Lakes Bessastadavotn are a group of several connected lakes with a limited... more
Lake Thrihyrningsvatn is situated at 585 m above sea level in the central... more
Only three of the lakes in this area will be mentioned here as they have so... more
Lake Nykurvatn has an area of 0,7 km² It is said to be rather deep and... more
Bustarfell is a farm, situated at the foot of a synonymous mountain in the... more
Lake Thuridarvatn has an area of 1,2 km² Its greatest depth is 10,8 m and it... more
These three lakes are much alike They carry, however, each its own name,... more
Lake Ljosalandsvatn has an area of 0,41 km² It is shallow and situated 244 m... more
Lake Purkuvatn has an area of 0,28 km² It is shallow and situated 231 m above... more
Lake Stadarvatn has an area of 0,24 km² It is partially deep and situated 264... more
Lake Bakkavatn has an area of 0,33 km² It is shallow and situated 241 m above... more
These sea birds are really worthwhile fun The list of species that may be... more
The sources of this river are in the mountains and valleys behind the bay... more
The fishing area of this river is only about 1,5 km long from the sea to the... more
Both rivers are in the Faskrudsfjordur county River Tungua runs through a... more
This river has its main catchment in the valleys Hraundalur and Fannardalur and... more
This is a run off river, which has its sources in the highlands and discharges... more
Sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson was born at the Kolsstadir farm in the Dalir... more
This river is very popular among the natives and is one of the many tributaries... more
This is a mixed spring fed and run off river, a tributary to the glacial river... more
This river is the discharge of Lake Sandvatn, which collects a few brooks from... more
This river is the discharge of lake Helluvatn and other smaller ones in the... more
This beautifully situated river is fished by two rods and registered fishing... more
Sela is a small river situated on the east coast, lying between Laxa i Nesjum... more
This river is the only notable salmon river in the Eastfiords of Iceland It has... more
River Fogruhlidara and its estuary, Fogruhlidaros, are at the easternmost foot... more
A large river in the Vopnafiord region, fished with 6 to 8 rods per day It is... more
A small river in the Vopnafjordur district Fished with three daily rods, the... more
This is one of Iceland’s largest clear water rivers and one its best salmon... more
A little known salmon river in the Bakkafiord area Fished with two to three... more
This is a prolific, three rod sea char river with some brown trout and 10-20... more
Lake Thernuvatn has an area of 0,35 km² and is situated 197 m above sea level... more
Lake Bjarnarvatn has an area of 0,12 km² (Lake Mavsvatn 0,2 km²) They are... more
Lake Gunnvararvatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of... more
Lake Holmavatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of 0,5... more
Lake Eidisvatn has an area of 1,9 km² Its greatest depth is 3 m and it is... more
Lake Hlidarvatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of 0,24... more
Lake Saudaneslon, Saudanes lake has an area of 1,2 km² It is shallow and... more
Lake Stora-Vidarvatn has an area of 2,5 km² Its greatest depth is 20 m and it... more
Lake Kollavikurvatn has an area of 2,1 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it is... more
Lake Thernuvatn is the largest of the three with an area of 1,6 km² It is... more
Lake Deildarvatn has an area of 1,3 km² It is rather shallow and situated 38 m... more
Lake Aedarvatn it is rather shallow and situated 35 m above sea level The... more
Lake Hraunhafnarvatn has an area of 3,4 km² It is situated 2 m above sea level... more
Lake Blikalon has an area of 0,9 km² Its greatest depth is 7 m and it is... more
Lake Sigurdarstadavatn has an area of 1,6 km² Its greatest depth is 3 m and it... more
Lakes Oddastadavotn consist of the following lakes: Sudurvatn, Skerjalon and... more
Lake Myvatn has an area of 36,5 km² It is situated 277 m above sea level and... more
This is probably the most interesting Trout and salmon river of the country The... more
Lake Vikingavatn has an area of 2,4 km² It is rather shallow and only 4 m... more
This is a 3 rod, sea char and sea trout river Its fishing spots and... more
Lake Skjalftavatn has an area of about 9 km² It is rather shallow and 15 m... more
This river is located in the Kelduhverfi County and is renowned for its large... more
Lake Skogartjorn is actually a pond just west of lake Myvatn Reared salmon and... more
Lake Sandvatn is rather shallow, 4 m deep, situated 381 m above sea level and... more
Lake Masvatn has an area of 3,96 km² Its greatest depth is 17 m and it is... more
Lake Hoskuldsvatn has an area of 1,26 km² It is very shallow and situated 262... more
Lake Botnsvatn has an area of 1,05 km² It is situated 130 m above sea level... more
Lake Silalaekjarvatn has an area of 0,18 km² It is said to be shallow and... more
Lake Miklavatn has an area of 1,1 km² It is rather shallow and is situated... more
Lake Vestmannsvatn has an area of 2,5 km² It is 10 m deep and is situated at... more
Lake Brunnavatn has an area of 0,6 km² It is rather shallow and is situated at... more
Lake Kalfaborgararvatn has an area of 3,5 km² It is quite deep and is situated... more
Lake Svartarvatn has an area of 1,9 km² It is situated 395 m above sea level... more
Lake Ljosavatn has an area of 3,2 km² Its greatest depth is 35 m and it is... more
Lake Holavatn has an area of 0,2 km² It is quite deep and is situated 40 m... more
This farm is situated at the foot of a group of mounds, which were created by a... more
Lake Hraunsvatn has an area of 1,5 km² Its greatest depth is 10-12 m and it is... more
Reindeer hunting in the wild, uninhabited eastern central highlands are an... more
Lake Stifluvatn has an area of 3,9 km² Its greatest depth is 23 m and it is... more
Lake Miklavatn has an area of 6,6 km² Its greatest depth is 23 m and it is... more
Lake Hopsvatn has an area 1,15 km² It is rather shallow and is situated at 2 m... more
Lake Slettuhlidarvatn has an area of 0,76 It is shallow and situated 14 m above... more
Lake Hofdavatn has an area of 10 km² and is situated at sea level Its greatest... more
This average sized lake is situated south of the westernmost farm, Vatnshlid,... more
This part of the country is not frequently travelled although the gravel road... more
Lake Laxarvatn has an area of about 0,6 km² and the fishing permits are valid... more
The two lakes, Grundartjarnir, have areas of 0,6 and 1,0 km² They are situated... more
Lake Hnausatjorn in the Vatnsdalur has an area of about 1,5 km² and 4 permits... more
Lake Hunavatn is at sea level The Salmon river Vatnsdalsa enters it from the... more
Lake Hop is the country's fifth largest natural lake, situated by... more
Lake Vesturhopsvatn is about 7 km long and 1-2 km wide The fishing area is... more
Lake Sigridarstadavatn is a shallow and a narrow lake It is 6 km long and its... more
Lake Midfjardarvatn is rather a large but shallow lake in the middle of the... more
Lake Torfastadavatn has an area of 0,6 km² It is situated in beautiful and... more
Lake Grensvatn has an area of 0,3 km² Since 1989 brown trout has successfully... more
Lake Hedinsfjardarvatn is situated at 3 m above sea level in a 6 km long and 1... more
Lake Olafsfjardarvatn has an area of 225 km² and its greatest depth is 10 m... more
River Olafsfjardara is divided into five two rods' fishing areas The mainstay... more
The Hafralonsa is a large volume river fished with six rods It is the longest... more
The least known of the rivers of Thistilfjordur It produces the fewest salmon... more
A large volume river, fished with three rods per day, and exclusively leased by... more
The westernmost viver of the Thistilfjordur area is a medium sized spring fed... more
Much the same applies to the Ormarsa that is already said of the Deildara They... more
A Northeast river on the Melrakkaslétta, fished with two to three rods and... more
A small two rod river that flows into the Laxa in Adaldalur Valley A normal... more
Technically the same river The former flows into the lake Vestmannsvatn and the... more
This is one of Iceland’s major salmon rivers and in many quarters simply... more
Fishing Skjalfandafljot
The Skjalfandafljot River is 178 kilometres (111 mi)... more
This run off river is in the Eyjafjordur District During days or periods of... more
This is rather a large run off and spring fed river, which discharges into the... more
Is a high Northland river Rather big by Icelandic standards and at one point... more
This is a neighbouring river of the Fljotaa and much of the same can be said of... more
This river is located just east of the hamlet Varmahlid in the Skagafiord... more
This is a small volume two rod river, flowing into a large lake, Miklavatn The... more
This river spills into the Skagafjordur bay almost directly east of the river... more
This is a rather small volume river fished with two rods It has some... more
This is an average volume river, a tributary to the Blanda The Svarta is a... more
River Blanda is divided into four angling areas Area one stretches from the... more
This is a large, partially a glacial river A dam linking to a power plant in... more
This is a small volume two rod river It has a small self catering lodge It is... more
One of the top rivers in Iceland and in fact a river system consisting of three... more
This is a fine salmon river, fished with three rods and has one of the best... more
Lake Laxarvatn has an area of 600m x 700m and is actually a part of the fine... more
Lakes Solheimavotn consist of the two lakes, Lake Holmavatn and lake... more
Lake Samsstadavatn is a shallow lake with an area of about 0,2 km² and is... more
Lakes Ljarskogarvotn in the West consist of four lakes: Lake Nedstavatn, 0,48... more
Lake Haukadalsvatn has an area of 3,28 km², reaches the depth of 41 m and is... more
Lake Gotuvatn has an area of about 0,4 km² It is rather shallow and lies 215 m... more
Lake Baularvallavatn has an area of 1,6 km², reaches the depth of 47 m and is... more
Lake Selvallavatn has an area of 0,85 km² and is located 62 m above sea level... more
Lake Hraunsfjardarvatn is named after the bay Hraunsfiord and is known for its... more
Hraunsfjordur lagoon is located at the Snaefellsnes Peninsula The road to the... more
Lagoon Laros is separated from the sea by a narrow gravel reef Its total area... more
Lake Alavatn is a small lagoon, separated from the sea by a narrow gravel spit... more
Lake Midhusavatn, a bit farther west than Budir, has an area of about 1,8 km²,... more
Lake Hagavatn has an area of about 1,3 km², its greatest depth is 8 m and it... more
Lake Langavatn has an area of about 0,8 km², its greatest depth 8 m and the it... more
Two lakes, located together, bear this name Their total area is about 0,57... more
Lake Oddastadavatn has an area of about 2,52 km², it greatest depth is 18 m... more
Lake Hlidarvatn is 4,7 km long and up to 1,7 km wide It has an area of about... more
Lakes Longuvotn is the common name for several lakes divided by narrow spits of... more
Hitarvatn has an area of about 7,6 km², its greatest depth is 26 m and it is... more
The total area of the lakes is about 0,26 km² Their greatest depth is 3 m and... more
Lake Brokarvatn has an area of about 0,4 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it... more
Lake Gufuarvatn has an area of about 0,25 km² and is located 202 m above sea... more
Lake Langavatn has an area of 5,1 km² It is located 215 m above sea level with... more
Lake Vikravatn has an area of 0,8 km² and lies 275 m above mean sea level Its... more
Lake Hredavatn has an area of 1,14 km², lies 56 m above sea level and its... more
Lake Fiskilaekjarvatn is located in the parish Melasveit It is popular among... more
Since those three lakes lie in a line along road 50 and 520 and are connected... more
COASTAL ANGLING
Near the town Borgarnes is a spit of land called Seleyri,... more
Lake Eiriksvatn has an area of 0,77 km² and it is located 278 m above mean sea... more
Reydarvatn belongs to District Borgarfjordur It is located almost at the... more
This is a run off river with its sources in the mountains of the district... more
These rivers used to be pretty good salmon rivers That was then, this is now A... more
Krossa in Skardstrond a two rod river and we are still in the Dalir region... more
A two rod river and we are still in the Dalir region This river has a good self... more
A three rod river and a very popular one indeed It is of medium volume and... more
A two rod river producing 200 to 350 salmons in during the season It has a... more
One of the better rivers in Iceland, fished with 7-8 rods it usually exceeds a... more
This excellent salmon river is one of Iceland’s best It is a medium volume... more
This river is located a short distance west of the village Budardalur It is on... more
This is an excellent 2-3 rod sea char river with some hope of an odd salmon... more
Setbergsa is a two rod, small river on Skogarstrond, which yields 150-200... more
The following lakes belong to this area: Torfavatn, Reydarvatn, Hop and... more
A just under average volume river, fished with three daily rods Like most of... more
The best salmon river of the Snaefell's Peninsula A rather large volume river... more
A rather large volume river just west of the Alfta It is a pretty good river,... more
A small river, fished with two rods, just west of River Langa It offers an... more
One of the island's major salmon rivers, annually boasting of 1200 to 2000 plus... more
River Nordlingafljot is the discharge of several lakes in the moorland areas of... more
A small but delightful river, branching from the Langa and flowing into river... more
Nordura river has taken roots in the top three in recent years, the annual... more
The same river The upper part is the Kjarra, the lower part the Thvera It even... more
This is a glacial river and the main artery of the Borgarfiord region Most of... more
This is not a major Salmon river but it occasionally reaches a catch of 100 or... more
A small three rod river which flows into the glacial river Hvita A high quality... more
This 10 rod river is one of the „big guns” in the country and rarely if... more
An average volume, two rod river on the boundary of the prolific Borgarfiord... more
Leira is a river in county Leirarsveit, a short distance from one of the best... more
The lakes in the interior are innumerable Some of them are connected by brooks... more
The salmon runs upriver from May to October, mostly during the middle of the... more
This museum combines and displays artefacts connected with fishing, industry... more
Most visitors to Iceland have the common denominator of wanting to enjoy the... more
The construction of the present golf course commenced in 1993 The prior course... more
The land which was alloted to the golf club was quite a challenge because of... more
Golf course Haukadalsvollur whas opend in June 2007 The golf course is located... more
Hraunborgir is a large holiday lodging area in County Grimsnes, between rivers... more
he present horticultural and greenhouse town Hveragerdi started developing in... more
Golf Club Dalbui on Lake Laugarvatn was founded in 1989 Its first golf course... more
Golf Club Ondverdarnes was founded by a few members of the Masons Guild after... more
The town Selfoss started developing in 1891, when a suspension bridge was built... more
The construction of a golf course on the property of farm Efra Sel started in... more
Uthlid Travel Service has operated this private golf course since 1992 for its... more
Golf Club Hella was founded in 1952 Its 9 hole golf course was originally on... more
Golf Club Vestmannaeyjar was founded on December 4th 1938 Its golf course is... more
Golf Club Vik was founded in 1992 In 1983, its board had a 9 nole course... more
The construction of the golf course started in 1989 and the goal is 18... more
Hvammsvik is an abandoned farm on a headland on the Whale Bay It is in early... more
Lake Medalfellsvatn is located close to the Whale Bay (Hvalfiord) Its discharge... more
Lake Leirvogsvatn has an area of 1,2 km², its deepest point is 16 m and it is... more
Lake Selvatn or Silungatjorn is just outside the capital Its area is 0,37 km²... more
Lake Hafravatn is just outside the capital limits, 76 m above sea level It has... more
Lake Reynisvatn is still another lake located within the capital area According... more
Lake Ellidavatn is among the many lakes within the capital area Its surface... more
Lake Vifilstadavatn is a small lake in nice surroundings very close to the... more
Lake Seltjorn is a small lake located in a tectonic fault on the western part... more
Lake Djupavatn is a small lake in nice and peaceful surroundings on the... more
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake of the Reykjanes peninsula It is the third... more
Lake Hlidarvatn in the Southwest, has an area of about 4 km² Its discharge is... more
Town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country It has one of... more
This is a privately owned river Small in volume and fished with two rods per... more
A small river fished with two rods per day Near the estuary, two impassable... more
Together, these rivers, the main river Laxa and the smaller tributary Bugda,... more
This small river is consistently Iceland’s second best river when the average... more
This is an ultra small river, hardly more than a creek, yet a fine salmon... more
A small volume river within the boundaries of the capital, Reykjavik Unique as... more
Small, sensitive, clear stream is only 3 km long with 20 pools Despite the... more
Lake Stiflisdalsvatn has an area of 1,65 km² Its greatest depth is 30 m and it... more
Lake Mjoavatn has an area of 0,75 km² Its greatest depth is 2,5 m and it is... more
Lake Thingvallavatn
Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest „natural” lake of... more
Lake Apavatn has an area of 14 km² The catch consists of lake char and brown... more
Lake Alftavatn is actually a part of the river Sog, the 19 km long discharge of... more
The artificial Lake Ulfljotsvatn is a part of the 19 km long discharge of the... more
Lake Villingaholtsvatn has an area of 0,8 km² and is situated 36 m above sea... more
Lake Hestvatn is rather a large and a deep lake in the Grimsnes parish The... more
Lake Hvitarvatn has an area of 29,4 km² Its greatest depth is 84 m and it is... more
These two lakes are situated in the Holts Parish in the Southwestern Lowlands... more
Lake Tangavatn is situated in the Rangarvellir County Reared trout and char... more
Lake Hrutsvatn has an area of 2,2 km² Its greatest depth is 1,5 m and it is... more
Lake Heidarvatn in Myrdalur has an area of 0,2 km² Its greatest depth is 30 m... more
Lakes Hofdabrekkutjarnir consist of three connected, small lakes, situated at... more
Lake Haedargardsvatn has an area of 0,15 km² It is quite deep and situated 16... more
Lake Thorutjorn has an area of 0,2 km² It is quite deep and situated 162 m... more
The upper part of the river has the name Varma, but the lower part... more
River Baugsstadaos runs through the Floi County and forms the boundary to the... more
River Holaa is the discharge of Lake Laugarvatn and tributes to River Hagaos,... more
This is the second largest spring fed river of the country Its sources are... more
This brook is situated in the Land Parish, about 1½ hours' drive from the... more
The sources of this river lie a short distance beyond the inhabited areas in... more
This crystal blue spring fed river has its sources at the edge of the 1783 lava... more
This is a small and a short river Its sources are mainly cold springs at the... more
Lake Vikurflod has an area of 0,12 km² The catch consists of lake char, brown... more
This river system consists of many rivers, streams and brooks, which unite and... more
This is one of the best sea trout rivers of the country, with 4-12 pounders The... more
This is a clear small river, which upper part runs through beautiful and rugged... more
The catchment area of this river is widespread and it has an abundance of good... more
River Laxa is rather short and crystal clear Its course has beautiful... more
Iceland’s largest spring fed river and a famous salmon river It has been on a... 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
Kalfa his is a small spring fed river, a tributary of River Thjorsa, near the... 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
This is one of Iceland’s main rivers It is of medium volume and fished with... more
A small, short three rod river in the middle of the Southland It originates in... more
Precipitous mountains and steep screes frame cove Bolungarvik To the north is... more
The West Ranga is in many ways the same as the East Ranga, although much... more
Stora-Sandvik and Litla-Sandvik are located just south of Hafnaberg at... more
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Ida Hvita
Not a river in itself, but the confluence of rivers Stora Laxa and... more
The mud pools and steam vents on the southwest part of Reykjanes close to... more
About Laugavegur hike
The total hiking distance is close to 53 km and 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 bay Ingolfsfjordur in the Strandir District is about 8 km long and 1½ km... 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
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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
This cove is one of the three inlets of the Ofeigsfjordur Bay The nearest one... 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
Farm Finnbogastadir is situated on the cove Trekyllisvik in the Strandir... more
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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
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This is the oldest Swimming pool in Hafnarfjordur and was opened in 1943 The... more
The Vogar public swimming pool opened in 1994 The facilities offer a 16 x 8 m... more
The Gardur public swimming pool is a part of a public sports center and offers... more
The Grindavik public swimming pool opened in 1994 The facilities offer a 25 x... more
This public swimming pool is located at sport centre in Town of Sandgerdi on... more
(30 km SE of Borgarnes, partly difficult road)
The tallest growing natural... more
Spectacular nature reserve with varied landscapes and expanding birchwoods The... more
Ideal forest area for outdoor activities and recreation A variety of forest... more
At the UNESCO Heritage Site Thingvellir you will find the historical pine... more
Interesting recreation forest with marked hiking trails and a path specially... 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 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
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Accommodation in Mountain Huts during your stay in Thorsmork are available by... more
This short but wide cove faces the open seas just north of The Isafjordur Bay... more
Jorfi is a well known farm in Valley Haukadalur, where popular annual... more
Valley Haukadalur is rather wide and well vegetated It contains a trout lake... more
Once there were three night ogres, who intended to cut the Westjords from the... more
Valley Austurdalur in the Skagafjordur District is almost 50 km long Its... more
These lakes are within the District Skagafjordur They are situated a short... more
Gilsfjordur Bay branches towards east from the large Breidafiord Bay and its... more
Eiriksstadir is an abandoned farmstead in the Haukadalur valley
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Farm Breidabolstadur is a church site, a former parsonage, and the residence of... more
The Crucifix Mounds are on road #590, just west of the crossing by Asgardur... more
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Tröllshylur at Grenlækur River , south of Landbrot, was once the course of... more
A general store was built at Skafárós in 1920 while the transportation of... more
Hverfisfljot is one of the largest glacial rivers in the area and it originates... more
The Djupa River in the Fljotshverfi District originates in Sídujokull Glacier... more
The Fjardrargljufur Canyon is one of the most beautiful and lovely canyons of... more
The old prison, on street Skolavordustigur, was built in 1874 Originally it... more
This museum is a part of the Municipal History Museum Its main function is to... more
Farm Nautholl was built in 1850 and was burned in 1900 in the wake of the... more
Farm Mogilsa is situated at the end of Cove Kollafjordur In the early 20th... more
In 1871 the artist, Sigurdur Guðmundsson, introduced the idea of creating a... more
According to the Kjalnesinga Saga the first settler in the area, Korpulfur,... more
The origin of the Hofdi house is traced back to the times, when French... more
Heidmork was proclaimed a municipal conservation area in 1950 and derives its... more
Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks It is a... more
Nowadays the point Gufunes is a part of the most populous quarter of Reykjavik,... more
The zoo features Icelandic farm animals and mammals from the country's... more
The building was constructed from 1906 to 1908 and opened to the public in 1909... more
The idea of a city hall in Reykjavik is almost as old as the city itself For... more
The so-called Cabinet House (Stjornarrad) has carried a few names since it was... more
Reykjavik Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants Its main... more
The Blue Mountain range stretches to the west from Mt Vifilsfell near the main... more
Those sea eroded basaltic columns just south of road no 1 are well worth a... more
Hruni is a farm, a church site, and a parsonage in the Hrunamanna County The... 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 Nupsstadur Forest is in the eastern slopes of Mt Eystrafjall, to the east... 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
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Bathe in the refreshing natural baths of Laugarvatn Fontana while taking in the... more
Natural hot spring
Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small... more
This unique part of the highlands is one of Iceland’s most awe-inspiring... more
Klifbrekkufossar is a magnificent tiers of waterfalls in MjóifjörðurWhile... more
Gufufoss is a moderately sized waterfall found just outside of the city of... more
The scenic Fardagafoss waterfall is situated close to the main road to... more
River Hengifossa discharges Lake Hengifossarvatn on the Fljotsdalsheidi... more
Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Iceland Measurements showed that one of them was... more
The main source of the Axe River is in the shallow valley between Mt Burfell... more
Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in central... more
The Gljufursarfoss waterfall is in the eastern part of Iceland, with the... more
Foss a Sídu is a spectacular farm mound approx 10 km east of... more
This beautiful natural phenomenum and oasis at the edge of the central... more
The Dynjandisfoss is the greatest waterfall of the Northwest Peninsula, also... more
Hjalparfoss is a beautiful, two stepped waterfall near the confluence of Rivers... more
The word Viking is a collective designation of Nordic peoples, Danes, Swedes,... more
Once there lived a woman at Hofdabrekka by the name of Jorunn According to most... more
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The extensive alluvial or outwash plains (sander) of the... more
In the northern lowlands, between the villages of Hvammstangi and Blonduos,... more
Most of the interior plateau is devoid of vegetation, except in a few areas,... more
The total area of this small glacier is about 19 km² It is located just north... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North American... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North... more
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The ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, Skalholt, was the centre of... more
About Almenningar
Almenningar (plural) are an almost barren and eroded summer... more
About Askja - Herdubreid - Herdubreidalindir Highland Route
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About Videy
Videy is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km²) with... more
Puffin Island
Island Lundey, The Puffin Islands, is a small island a few... more
About Kollafjordur Bay
This bay is a branch of the largest bay of the country,... more
Island Grotta is the the point of the Seltjorn Peninsula of which the capital... more
Geldinganes is a loosely connected headland to the north and northeast of the... more
Engey is the second largest island on the Kolla Bay Its name is most likely... more
Akurey is the largest puffin colony in Kollafjordur fjord The islannd er... more
About the Islands of Reykjavik
Less than 1 km distance from the shore of... more
About Eldey Island
Eldey (The Fire Island) is a 77 m high, sheer rock, with an... more
About Ellidaey Island
This is the third largest of the Westman Islands It is... more
About Bjarnarey Island
This is the fourth largest of the Westman Islands It is... more
About Bjarnarey
Bjarnarey (Bear Island) is situated off the headland Kollumuli... more
About Drangey Island
The island Drangey is a cliff, approximately 7 hundreds... more
About Aedey Island
This is the largest of four islands on the biggest bay of... more
About The Breidafjordur Islands
The Thousand islands bay:
This bay is the... more
About Vadstakksey Island
Island Vadstakksey is rather large and high (27m) and... more
About Island Oddbjarnarsker
This westernmost islet of the Breidafiord Bay is... more
About Melrakkaey Island
his small island is situated at the mouth of the... more
The mountains Laugafell and Laugafellshnjukur (892 and 987 m) are situated... more
In 2004, a team of Italian researchers began an excavation in Iceland searching... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery Catholic... more
About Urdarhals
This hill is the remainder of a glacier scraped dolomite... more
About The Hofsos Pakkhus
The Warehouse (Pakkhusid) at Hofsos is one of the... more
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Glacier Hofsjokull East (1069m) is located east of Glacier Vatnajokull, between... more
About Hafragilsfoss
Hafragilsfoss (27m) is one of the three waterfalls of... more
Vatnajokull National Park is Europe's larges National Park after merging of... more
10 Largest Islands (km2)
Heimaey: 14,7
Hrísey: 11,5
Hjorsey: 5,5
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10 Highest Mountains in Iceland
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About Laugarbakki
Laugarbakki is a hamlet situated in a geothermal area on the... more
About Breiddalsvik
Valley Breiddalur is the largest lowland area of the... more
The Golden Waterfalls (Gullfoss) are situated in the upper part of River Hvita... more
This former parsonage and estate, outside the boundaries of the NP, was the... more
About Londrangar and Thufubjarg
Londrangar are two prominent rocks, protruding... more
The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland Its height is about... more
About Gigjokull
As one of Eyjafjallajokull Glacier´s Outlets, Gigjokull was... more
Langidalur belongs to the Merkurrani Area, north of River Krossa at the eastern... more
About Godahraun: Magni and Modi
Modi and Magni are two of the two youngest... more
About Keilir
Mt Keilir is a hyaloclastite mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula... more
Kalmanstjorn is an abandoned farm, a former estate to the south of Lake... more
The former estate Herdisarvik, now abandoned, stood on the synonymous cove on... more
About Hafurbjarnarstadir
Farm Hafurbjarnarstadir is located on Gardskagi in... more
About Hafnaberg
Hafnaberg is a low, sheer cliff just south of the fishing... more
The northernmost point of the Reykjanes Peninsulais called Gardskagi It is... more
About Mt Brennisteinsfjoll
The Sulphur Mountains are to the south of the... more
About Almenningar
Almenningar is a lava patch between the lava fields... more
Distance to summit about 5 km Vertical ascent about 880 m
The route is marked... more
About Haifoss
The waterfall Haifoss in the Thjorsa Valley is 122 m high, the... more
About Kleifarvatn Lake
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake of the Reykjanes... more
About Hvalvatn Lake
Lake Hvalvatn has an area of 4,1 km², it reaches a depth... more
About Svinavatn Lake
Lake Svinavatn has an area of 12 km² It is situated 123... more
About Apavatn Lake
Lake Apavatn has an area of 14 km² The catch consists of... more
About Skorradalsvatn Lake
it and its discharge is Andakilsa When the... more
About Graenalon Lagoon
Glacial Lagoon Graenalon is a constantly changing body... more
Lake Myvatn has an area of 36,5 km² It is situated 277 m above sea level and... more
About Thorisvatn Lake
This lake was the second largest natural lake of the... 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
Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, has colorful rhyolite... more
About Eyjafjardara River
This river runs through the long Eyjafjord valley... more
About Holsa River
This spring fed river was called Djupa (The Deep River) in... more
About Vididalsa
This is one of the top rivers, producing a thousand salmon in... more
About Kudafljot River
The glacial river Kudafljot in south Iceland has a large... 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 Malmey
Malmey is the larger of the two islands of the Skagafjord Bay It... more
About Flatey
The island Flatey is situated on the Skjalfanda Bay It is about... more
About Grimsey
Island Grimsey is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland It... more
About Hjorsey
Island Hjorsey has an area of 5,5 km2 It is the largest island... more
About Hrisey
Hrisey is the second largest island of the country, situated on... 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
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
About Utivist Travel Association
Utivist is a travel association, which goal... more
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Kaldidalur Route F-550
Kaldidalur (The Cold Valley route-550) is the... more
About Hrauneyjar - Sigalda - Versalir
Hrauneyjar is the name of an area south... more
About Sydra Fjallabak
This route lies from the west to east just north of the... more
About Ofeigsfjordur
The Ofeigur Bay is divided into three fiords, furthest... more
About Ogmundarhraun
The lava field Ogmundarhraun is situated between Krysuvik... more
About Ogur
Ogur was an estate and a parsonage on the utmost end of the... more
About Olafsdalur
The abandoned farm Olafsdalur is in a synonymous valley in... more
About Olafseyjar Islands
Islands Olafseyjar have only temporarily been... more
About River Olfusa
Rivers Hvita and Sog change names after their confluence... more
About Olkelda
Olkelda is the Icelandic name for a mineral spring Quite a few... more
About Hnjotur Folk Museum
Orlygshofn is a short valley ending in rather a... more
About Orlygsstadir
Orlygsstadir is a historic site in the Blonduhlid Area in... more
About Oshlid
Oshlid is the almost precipitous mountain slope between the... more
The land around the farm and the spit of land Ospakseyri are within the... more
About Oxarfjordur
Oxarfjordur is the name of the big bay between the... more
About Oxl
Farm Oxl is located in County Breiduvikurhreppur, near Hotel Budir... more
About Oxney
Island Oxney is the second largest island off the Skogarstrond... more
About Papey
This is the largest island off the east coast of Iceland, about 2... more
The House of Parliament was built in 1880 - 1881 It was constructed from hewn... more
About Parthus
Parthus was a sheep-cot where Part-House John and his companion... more
In addition to a myriad of attractions, The Pearl has an important function It... more
The first ideas concerning a hydroelectric power station in the Ellidaar Valley... more
About Fjardarsel Power Plant
In 1906, the Engineer General, Thorvald Krabbe,... more
About Gardsa Power Plant
The town council of Olafsfjordur decided to harness... more
In 1933 an auxiliary power station was built on Lake Laxarvatn a short distance... more
About Rjukandi Power Plant
River Fossa drains the Snaefell’s Glacier It... more
River Smyrlabjargaa runs through County Sudursveit It mostly collects run off... more
About Purkey Island
Island Purkey belongs to the Dalir District The channel... more
The houses of the farm are situated at the high edge of the lava field, where... more
About Rekavik Cove
This is a small cove between the large bird cliff... more
This glacial river, a discharge of the icecap Vatnajökull in the south, is the... more
About Reykir Farm
Farm Reykir of the Skeid County developed into a hamlet... more
About Reykir Museum
Down below the farm Reykir on The Hruta Bay is a spit of... more
About Reykjaheidi
The moorlands south of the fishing town Husavik are only... more
About Reykjanes
Reykjanes (The Steamy Peninsula) is the name of the south-... more
About Reykjanes Peninsula
Its four (or five) volcanic regions are called:... more
About Reykjarfjordur Nyrdri
This wide and short bay is situated between the... more
About Reykjarholsskogur
This forest is located to the southwest of hamlet... more
About Reykjavik Airport
In 1919 the pilot Rolf Zimsen, the nephew of the mayor... more
The so-called Old Harbor of Reykjavik is the first lasting harbor of the town... more
About Reynistadur
Reynistadur is a farm and a church site, approximately 10... more
About Rifgirdingar Islands
Islands Rifgirdingar almost close the mouth of the... more
About Samsstadir
The present farm consists of earlier three farms, in... more
About Sanda Village
The remainders of a base, built by the British and... more
About Sandfell
The rhyolite laccolith Sandfell /743m) is located south of the... more
About Saudafell
Farm Saudafell and former church site is situated in the... more
About Saudanes
The former rectory at Saudanes stood in the middle of the... more
About Saudeyjar Islands
Islands Saudeyjar are situated in the northwest corner... more
The parsonage Saurbaer is situated in the county Hvalfjordur Coast
During... more
About Selatangar - Festarfjall
Wherever the coastal landscape of the southwest... more
About Seley Island
Island Seley is a 21 m high, vegetated rocky island 4,6 km... more
About Seljavallalaug
The swimming pool Seljavallalaug is situated in a short... more
About Selvik Cove
Cove Selvik was the best landing for small fishing vessels... more
About Selvogur
Selvogur is a small community east of farm Herdisarvik in the... more
This cluster of reddish looking craters is situated in the Grimsnes County They... more
About Siglunes
Siglunes is the northernmost point between the bays Siglufiord... more
About Vatnsdalsa
This river spills into the bay Vatnsfiord in the Northwest It... more
About Vatnsdalsa
The main section is a six rod fishery and the only river with... more
About Sjounda Farm
Sjounda is a remote, abandoned farm in the easternmost part... more
The road up to Skalafellsjokull glacier is only 16 km long, but takes almost an... more
About Skalavik
Cove Skalavik was the westernmost settlement of the district... more
About Skaleyjar Islands
This group of islands comprises of about 160 islands,... more
Skard is a farm, a church site and was a large estate for centuries in the... more
About Skeidararsandur
This is one of the largest alluvial plains of the... more
About Skeidarettir
The sheep pen Skeidarettir is situated just south of the... more
About Skeidaaveitan
The greatest achievement of “Skeidamenn” was the... more
About Skeljavik Farm
The abandoned farm Skeljavik on a synonymous cove is... more
About Skjaldbreidur
This beautiful and symmetric prototype of shield volcanoes... more
About Skogar Farm
Skogar is an abandoned farm in the eastern slopes of the... more
About Skotufjordur
The Sting Ray Bay is about 10 miles (16 km) long and narrow... more
About Skriddalur
When driving to the south from Egilsstadir, people, who do... more
About Skrudur Island
Skrudur rises steeply out of the sea just east of the... more
About Skrudur Garden
Skrudur is a small tree park, established shortly after... more
About Smaeyjar
These are four islands situated to the west of the only... more
About Smidjuvik
Cove Smidjuvik is situated between the headlands... more
Volcanic activity on the peninsula still exists in this Flank Zone extending... more
About Speni
Speni is a mound between the cove Kolbeinsvik and Skreflur It... more
About Stadarborg
Stadarborg is a sheep shelter, 2-3 km from the former... 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 Stafnes
Stafnes was a mansion in the past There were many fishing... more
About Stagley Island
Island Stagley is the southernmost of the Vestureyjar... more
About Stakksfjordur
The Stakksfjordur Bay is a deep southern inlet of the big... more
About Stapafell
Mt Stapafell is a hyaloclastite mountain on the Reykjanes... more
About Stapavik Cove
Cove Stapavik is just east of river Selfjot's estuaries It... more
About Stokkalaekur
Stokkalaekur is surrounded by beautiful landscapes The... more
About Stora Gilja
Road no 1 passes the farm Stora-Gilja in the Hunavatn... more
About Stori Holmur
Stori Holmur was an estate in the Leira County Probably... more
About Storisandur
Storisandur is an undulating, barren area north of the... more
About Storurd
Storurd (Boulder Scree) is in valley Urdardalur, which is the... more
About Strandir and Westfjords
The district Strandasysla covers the easternmost... more
About Straumfjordur
Gunnlaugur (Gudlaugur) Thorfinnsson, the great grandfather... more
About Straumnes
The headland Straumnes separates the coves Adalvik and Rekavik... more
About Straumsvik
Cove Straumsvik, between the Aluminium smelter and former... more
About Sturlureykir
Sturlureykir is a farm in the Reykholt Valley in the... more
About Sudurarbotnar
The Sudurarbotnar area is the catchment area of river... more
About Sugandafjordur
The Suganda Bay is about 8 miles (13 km) long and 2,2... more
About Island Surtsey
The eruption, which created this and other islands around... more
About Svalbard
Svalbard was a manor, a church site, and an official assembly... more
About Svartifoss
Svartifoss is among the most renowned waterfalls of Iceland... more
About Island Svefneyjar
Islands Svefneyjar form the innermost part of the... more
About Islands Svidnur
The Svidnur islands belong to the so-called West Islands... more
About Svinaskalastekkur
Svinaskalastekkur is an abandoned farm in the... more
About Teigarhorn
Teigarhorn is a farm in the Buland County, about 4 kilometres... more
About Theistareykir
The abandoned farm Theistareykir, and the surrounding area... more
About Thelamork
Thelamork is an area in the eastern part of Valley... more
About Island Therney
This island is just off the coast of the headland Alfsnes... more
About Thidriksvalladalur
This well vegetated and beautiful valley is a short... more
Thingeyrar were among the best and most prosperous estates of the country It... more
About Mt Fagradalsfjall
Mt Thorbjorn (Thorbjarnarfell) is a free standing,... more
About Island Thorisholmi
This island is situated about three km to the south... more
About Thorolfsfell
Mt Thorolfsfell (574 m) is located east of the inhabited... more
About Thorskafjardarheidi
The road across this mountain area was mostly carved... more
About Thorsmork
Thorsmork is one of the brightest pearls on the string of... more
About Thrainsskjoldur
Thrainsskjoldur is an extensive lava mound north of Mt... more
About Thrastarskogur
Mr Tryggvi Gunnarsson, a renowned businessman and a... more
About Thvotta
Farm Thvotta is the southernmost farm of the Alftafjordur... more
About Thyrill
The name Thyrill applies to a mountain (388 m) and a farm on the... more
About Mt Tindastoll
Mt Tindastoll (995 m) is about 18 km long and a prominent... more
About Trolladyngja
Trolladyngja is a hyaloclastite mountain to the north of... more
About Trollakirkja
Mt Trollakirkja is a high and a prominent mountain on the... more
About Trollatunga
According to the Book of Settlements, Steingrimur Trolli... more
These waterfalls just east of Mt Burfell look more like rapids when River... more
During the period 1929-1933 the Reykjavik Electric Authority (now Municipal... more
Old sources mention a prayer chapel at farm Unadsdalur in the ancient past and... more
Unaos is the easternmost farm of the Hjaltastadur County on the estuary of... more
The coastline Upsaströnd stretches between the perpendicular promontory... more
About Urridafoss
In order to get to the waterfall Urridafoss you follow the... more
About Uthlid
Farm Uthlid was first named the Outer Hlid and was a church site... more
Utskalar was a church site and a parsonage and one of the greater mansions of... more
About Vadalfjoll
Mts Vadalfjoll are located straight to the north of... more
About Vallholmur
Vallalaug hot spring
Vallholmur (Holmurinn) is the lowland... more
This ancient manor and parsonage from the 14 century is situated west of the... more
About Vatnsdalur
The Lake Valley is well vegetated and prosperous... more
About Vatnsfjordur
The Vatnsfjordur bay is about 9 km long with the island... more
About Vatnsleysa
Farms Smaller and Big Vatnsleysa were formerly manors and big... more
About Vatnsleysustrond
This 15 km long and narrow county along the northern... more
About Vatnsnes
This mountainous peninsula between the bays Midfiord and... more
About Verdalir
Valleys Verdalir comprise Yztidalur, Middalur and Cove Sandvik... more
The Westman Islands, "The Pearls in The Ocean", is an archipelago of 15 islands... more
About Vidfjordur
The Vidfjordur cove is the southernmost of the Nordfjordur... more
About Vifilsstadir
Originally the freedman Vifill built his farm to the... more
About Vigur
Vigur is the second largest island of the Isafjordur Bay It is... more
About Vogastapi
Headland Vogastapi (80 m) carried different names in the past,... more
Our existence has always depended on water The first settlers in Iceland relied... more
About Yztafell
This farm is situated at the northern foot of Mt Kinnarfell in... more
About Skriduklaustur
This renowned, ancient manor was called Skrida up to the... more
Lagarfljot
River Lagarfljot is the second largest one in the East, about 85... more
Jokuldalur
Jokuldalur (The Glacial Valley) is the longest inhabited valleys of... more
River Hengifossa discharges Lake Hengifossarvatn on the Fljotsdalsheidi... more
About Melrakkasletta
The northeastern peninsula is nameless, but its largest... more
Point Raudanes is in the vicinity of farm Vellir and former parsonage Svalbard,... more
About Langanes
Langanes is a large and long peninsula to the east of the... more
About Tjornes
The mountainous peninsula Tjornes is indented with short valleys... more
About Selfoss
Selfoss is one of the three waterfalls of river Jokulsa a... more
Namaskard hverir
This spectacular high temperature area (410 m above sea... more
About Nature Baths, Jardbodin at Myvatn
The crater row Jardbadsholar is... more
Grimstadir a Fjollum
Farm Grimsstadir and farm Modrudalur are the highest... more
Bjarnarflag is a high temperature area situated west of the Namaskard Pass in... more
The idea of harnessing the geothermal energy of the Bjarnarflag Area was first... more
Aldeyjarfoss
This waterfall is considered the most beautiful one in the river... more
Barnafoss
The waterfall Barnafoss is in River Skjalfandafljot near the... more
Valley Adaldalur covers most of the lowland area to the south of Bay... more
About Vaglaskogur
Vaglaskogur is the second largest forest of the country It... more
Munkathvera is a farm, a church site and a former manor in the Laugaland... more
About Kaldbakur in Eyjafjordur
Mt Kaldbakur (1167 m) protrudes from the... more
About Hrafnagil
Hrafnagil has been an estate since ancient times It was a... more
Lake Ellidavatn is among the many lakes within the capital area Its surface... more
Raudholar are the remainder of a cluster of pseudo craters within the... more
The walking distance is about 100 km The only major obstacle is the shortage of... more
Asbyrgi certainly is one of nature’s wonders It is a 3½ km long canyon with... more
About Godafoss
This is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the country It... more
The total hiking distance comprises about 55 kilometres, which can be divided... more
The Iceland Glaciological Society (IGS) Mountain Hut Esjufjallaskali is located... more
The Hvitarnes hut was the first to be built by the Iceland Touring Association... more
This cove with a synonymous hamlet is situated just north of the Trekyllis Cove... more
Soon after the Touring Association Utivist was founded, its members started... more
Mountain hut Mulaskali was built in 1984 just south of Kollumuli It... more
Alftavatn Restaurant – Volcano Huts
Region: Highland
Coordinates: 6385° N... more
About Hallbjarnarvordur
This topographic name literally means The Cairns of... more
Hamraskogar
The Hamraskogar Forest is a patch of wood to the north of the... more
The mountain hut Afangagil is situated on the edge of one of Iceland's most... more
About Haukadalsheidi
Moorland Haukadalsheidi is situated in the southern... more
Rjúpnavellir in Landsveit is a small and comfortable resort in south of... more
The Iceland Touring Association first built a hut in Landmannalaugar in 1951,... more
About Herdubreid and Herdubreidarlindir
There is a mountain range east of The... more
About Hljodaklettar
Hljodaklettar (The Whispering Cliffs) are a bizarre... more
About Hlodufell
Mt Hlodufell is a beautifully shaped table mountain to the... more
The Hofsjokull (The Temple Glacier; 1760m) is a round shaped icecap in the... more
About Holaskogur
Holaskogur (The Forested Mounds) is a deforested area of the... more
About Holmatungur
Holmatungur is a well vegetated area on the western side of... more
About Holsfjoll
Holsfjoll, or Fjallasveit, is the name of the area to the east... more
This lava field and its two crater rows were created by fissure eruptions One... more
The English name of this 1128 m high mountain is The Obsidian Skerry It is... more
About Hrossaborg
"The Horse Castle" is one of two "tuff rings" situated in the... more
About Husadalur
Valley Husadalur is somewhat larger than Valley Langidalur and... more
About Hvannalindir
The Hvannalindir area is a vegetated oasis, 640 m above sea... more
Hveravellir (The Hot Spring Fields) is a very interesting low temperature area... more
About Hvitarnes Kjolur
This is mostly a delta area between some rivers on the... more
About Isholsvatn
Lake Isholsvatn has an area of 5,2 km² It is 5 km long, 39 m... more
About Jokulfall
River Jokulfall is also called Jokulkvisl Several rivulets... more
About Jokulheimar
Jokulheimar are situated in an area called Tungnarbotnar... more
Jokulsa a Bru
Jokulsa a Dal, also called Jokulsá á Bru or Jokla as many... more
The Northern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
This park was established in... more
Karahnjukar comprises two hyaloclastite mountains on the eastern side of River... 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 Vordufell
Mt Vordufell (391 m) is a triangularly shaped mountain to the... more
About Hestfjall
Mt Hestfjall (317 m) rises gradually higher from the south to... more
About Braedratunga
Braedratunga is a manor and a church site on the tongue of... more
About Laugarvatnsvellir
Laugarvatnsvellir is a large grassy area, a former... 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
About Hagongur
Hagongur is the name of two similar mountains, The Northern-H... more
Grimsvotn, under the centre of the Vatnajokull Ice Cap, is a large central... more
About Grafarlond
This small oasis is situated at the eastern edge of the vast... more
About Godaland
Godaland, like the other former summer pastures, Mulatungur and... more
About Gljufurleit
Gljufurleit is a part of the western slopes of the River... more
About Gaesavotn Route (F-910)
This route is one of the most interesting and... more
About Gaesavotn (Geese Lakes)
Those two lakes are situated at the western foot... more
About Granahaugar
Short distance north of Buland in Skaftartunga lies the way... more
About Gragaesadalur
Valley Gragaesadalur (greylag goose) is in the southwest... more
About Fremrinamur
Fremrinamur is a high temperature area on the shield volcano... more
About Fjordungsalda
This low mountain (972m) is actually an old and heavily... more
Fjallabak Nature Reserve was established in 1979 The Nature reserve is 47000... more
The Fjallabak sydra (south) or middle route lies from the west to east just... more
Fagrifoss is a waterfall on the way to Laki route is very rough and rugged... more
About Eyvindarkofaver
Eyvindarkofaver is a relatively well-vegetated marsh... more
About Eyjabakkar
This boggy area northeast of the glacier snout... more
The glacier snout Eyjabakkajokull is the easternmost of the other much larger,... more
About Emstrur
Emstrur is a desolate grazing area in the southern interior,... more
Eldgja, or "The Fire Fissure”, is 40 km long and stretches from the glacier... 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
The mountain massif Kerlingarfjoll (The Ogress' Mountains; 800 - 1500 m) is the... more
About Kidagil
This gorge represents the northern boundary of the Sprengisandur... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (964 m) is a prominent rhyolite mountain on the... more
Kistufell
This mountain protrudes up to 1444 m (4,765 feet) above sea level... more
About Kjolur Route F-35
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull... more
The name of Mt Krafla was extended over the high temperature area after the... more
About Krepputunga
The Kverkfjoll Mountains are at the northern edge of 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
Cave Landmannahellir at the foot of Mt Hellisfjall south of Mt Lodmundur and... more
About Landmannaleid
Kringla
This area on the Landmanna Route could be called... more
This lake is about 20 km long and up to 2 km wide and it extends almost up to... more
The Long Glacier (1355m) is the second largest in Iceland It has an area of... more
About Laugafell
The mountains Laugafell and Laugafellshnjukur (892 and 987 m)... more
About Laugarvalladalur
This valley is one of the Bruar Valleys, mentioned... more
About Maelifellssandur
This is a wide sand and gravel plain north of the... more
Marteinsflaeda
The area called Marteinsflaeda is north of Lakes Gaesavotn, and... more
About Merkurtungur
The Merkurtungur Area lies between the South and North... more
About Mjoidalur
This valley branches to the south from the end of the... more
Modrudalur is the highest situated and still inhabited farm of the country... more
The Myrdalsjokull glacier (1480m) is the fourth largest glacier with an area of... more
Both names, The New Valley (Nyidalur) and The Glacial Valley (Jokuldalur) are... more
About Sigalda
This hyaloclastite (moberg) ridge rises 550 m above sea level to... more
Skaelingar
Skaelingar (plural) are an interior summer pasture area for sheep... more
Skafta is a mixed glacial and spring fed river Most of the glacial discharge... more
About Snaefell
The Snowy Mountain (Sierra Nevada) is the highest freestanding... more
Sottarhellir Cave
Cave Sottarhellir (The Plague Cave) is located in the... more
About Sprengisandur Route
This part of the interior, the so-called... more
About Domadalur
Valley Domadalur is located just east of Kringla (Cave... more
About Domadalur
The Domadalur Route is actually the westernmost part of the... more
About Dettifoss
Dettifoss is Europe’s mightiest waterfall It is 44 m high... more
About Budarhals
Budarhals is a 600-700 m high dolerite and hyaloclastite ridge... more
About Brunnar
This topographic name literally means The Wells, which cover... 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
Summer pastures Teigstungur stretch up to the edge of the glacier tongues... more
About Thjofadalir
The Valleys of Thieves are situated between the second... more
About River Thjorsa
The Book of Settlements explains the denomination of the... more
About Bruardalir
These valleys are situated in the Bruaroraefi Interior of the... more
About Biskupsbrekka
The green Bishop's Slope in the western interior, near the... more
During the first half of "The Free State Period" (930-1262), the settlement of... more
About Thjorsarver
This vast (150 km²) and sparsely vegetated area on both... more
The glacier Torfajokull peaks at 1,190 m above sea level and its total area is... more
About Beinaholl (Bone Mound)
This topographic name refers to the vegetated... more
Valley Basar is a part of the rugged Godaland Area between the river Hruna and... 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
About Odadahraun
This name refers to the largest lava area of the country... 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
Mt Arnarfell (1143m) is almost engulfed by the southeastern part of Glacier... more
About Vatnahjalli Route
This ancient route is also named The Eyfirdinga Route... more
About Arnardalur
Valley Arnardalur is located 25 km south of farm Modrudalur a... more
Veidivotn Lakes
This part of the country is among the youngest (1477) and... more
About Vesturoraefi
This vast feeding and breeding area of the reindeer is... more
About Vonarskard
The Pass of Hope is named after an event, which took place... more
About Alftavatnskrokur
Alftavatnskrokur is a dell with a few small lakes... more
The Whooper Swan Lake is situated just south of The Middle Route It is quite... more
The former estate is situated in the Hrafnkell Valley, a small branch from the... 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
About Hoffellsdalur
This is the easternmost of the Nesja County valleys It... 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
About Sandfell Farm
Sandfell is an abandoned farm in the Oraefi District, a... more
Ingolfshofdi Lighthouse
The lighthouse on the eastern part of the promontory... more
About Ingolfshofdi
Ingolfshofdi is a headland, framed with the sea in... more
Fagurholsmyri is a farm community in the Oraefi County On a fine day, the view... more
Glacier Breidamerkurjokull counts among the largest glacier tongues of the... more
Mt Breidamerkurfjall (774m) is an outcrop of the country’s highest mountain,... more
Forest Baejarstadaskogur is one of the best thriving birch forests of the... more
About Svinafell
Farm Svinafell in the Oraefi County was among the... more
About Skeidarsandur
This is one of the largest alluvial plains of the country... more
Mt Lomagnupur is a prominent 688 m high and precipitous promontory on the south... more
About Orrustuholl
The Argument Mound protrudes from the eastern Skafta Fire... more
About Kirkjugolf
The so-called Church Floor is situated in the meadow just... more
About Systrafoss and Systrastapi
1186 a nun monastery was established in... more
The 25 km long crater row called Lakagigar was created during a relatively... more
Alftaver is a relatively small and a flat area to the east of the desert... more
Chapel belongs to the Kirkjubaejarklaustur benefice in the Skaftafell deanery... more
Thykkvabaearklaustur is presently a church site in the county Alftaver, and was... more
Hjorleifshofdi is a freestanding, 221 m high hyaloclastite headland on the... more
The Kerlingar Valley is situated about 5 kilometres to the east of the hamlet... more
Farm Hofdabrekka is the easternmost one in the Myrdalur County, closes to the... more
The 1070 km² catchment area of the glacial river Markarfljot has to be forded... more
About Stakkholt
The Stakkholt Area is framed by Glacier Eyjafjallajokull to... 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
Headland Storhofdi is the southernmost inhabited spot of the country It is 122... more
Eyjafjallajokull (Directly translated: "The Island Mountains’ Glacier") or... more
Mt Hekla
The most "renowned or infamous" volcano of Iceland, Hekla, is... more
About Dyrholaey
Dyrholaey is a 120 m high and precipitous headland A large,... 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
Farm Eyvindarmuli in Fljotshlid County was a church site
Its name is derived... 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
Aegissida is a farm on River Ytri-Ranga opposite to the small town Hella in the... more
Hellar is a farm in the Land County in the Southwestern Lowlands Some ancient,... 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
The Draugasetur Museum (Ghost Museum) is located on the 3rd floor of the... more
Hjalli is a farm and a church site in the Olfus County
Around the year 1000... more
The Baugsstadir farm was named after the settler Baugur, who spent... more
About Reynishverfi
Gardar is the southernmost farm of Iceland West of it is... 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
About Skogafoss
Waterfall Skogafoss is 60 m high and counted among the most... more
About Seljalandfoss Waterfall
This waterfall is about 60 m high and it is... 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
Leirubakki is an old farm site occupied since soon after the first years of the... more
About Gunnarsholt
Gunnarsholt was named after Gunnar Baugson, grandfather... 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
About Reykir Hveragerdi
This former manor is situated at the foot of Mt... more
Hellisheidi Power Plant
This power plant is situated at the foot of Mt... more
The former farm Kolvidarholl at the foot of the Hellisskard Pass was a popular... more
About Kaldadarnes
Kaldadarnes was and still is a large estate just east of... more
About Ingolfsfjall
Mt Ingolfsfjall (551m) is a steep sloped hyaloclastite... more
About Arnarbaeli
Farm Arnarbaeli is really a part of a farm hamlet named The... more
Thykkvibaer
This is a cluster of farms situated on the highest lying ground of... more
The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked Organized walking... more
Grindavík is one of the most important fishing towns of Iceland Tourism plays... more
Hafnarfjordur town
This town is also known as The Town in the Lava Field or... more
Hafnir is a fishing hamlet, which was united with two other communities,... more
The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest in the country In 1899 the parliament... more
This town started developing before the middle of the 20th century, when most... more
About Hofn in Hornafjordur
This community in the Southeast is also called... more
About Hofsos
Hofsos is a small, friendly village on the eastern shores of the... more
About Husavik
Husavik is a town on the eastern shores of The Skjalfandi Bay It... more
About Hvammstangi
Village Hvammstangi on the Midfjordur bay is a commercial... more
About Hveragerdi
The present horticultural and greenhouse town Hveragerdi... more
About Hvolsvollur
The small town Hvolsvollur, one of the few inland located... more
Prior to 1950 the 1˝ km long course of the glacial river Jokulsa was... more
About Keflavik
The town is also known by the name "The Beatles Town" because... more
About Keflavík International Airport
Keflavik International Airport... more
About Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Before the hamlet started developing at... more
About Kopasker
This fishing village is situated on the eastern side of the big... more
Town Kopavogur
Kopavogur is a fast growing town and the second largest of the... more
About Laugarvatn
A hamlet started developing on Lake Laugarvatn in 1928, when... more
This is an eighteen km long and a 2 km wide bay, accessible by road during... more
Town Mosfellsbaer
This town enjoys thermal activity and quite a few... more
Lake Myvatn is the country's fourth largest natural lake It abounds in lake... more
This village on the northern side of bay Nordfjordur became an authorized... more
Njardvik in Reykjanesbaer
Njardvik is one of the three united communities... more
Olafsfjordur is a town on a synonymous bay, a branch of Eyjafjordur,... more
About Olfus
The eastern boundaries of the Olfus county are limited to farm... more
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836 and fishing, fish... more
The village Budareyri is on the end of the bay Reyðarfjordur It has a natural... more
About Grimsnes county
The main trades of this county are agriculture, services... more
Reykholt and Biskupstungur in South
The development of this hamlet started in... more
Village Grenivik
Grenivik is a village in the Grytubakki Parish on the eastern... more
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland with more than 125,000 inhabitants (2023),... more
Sandgerdi is a fishing and fish processing village on the Reykjanes Peninsula... more
Gullfoss waterfalls and Geysir area
The Golden Waterfalls in the glacial river... more
About Gardur Reykjanesbaer
The village Gardur is situated on the northernmost... more
Town Gardabaer
The town Gardabaer received its municipal rights in 1976 and... more
Saudarkrokur is a town on the Skagafjordur bay Fishing and fish processing are... more
Fludir is an inland located hamlet in beautiful surroundings A salmon river,... more
The town Selfoss started developing in 1891, when a suspension bridge was built... more
The village Budir is situated at the end of the bay Faskrudsfjordur The... more
Eskifjordur is a branch of the larger bay Reyðarfjordur, which cuts into the... more
Town Seltjarnarnes
This town is located on the northernmost tip of the capital... more
Egilsstadir is the capital of the East and Fellabaer is a village on the... more
About Djupivogur
This village at the head of the bay Berufjord developed... more
Seydisfjordur is a fishing and tourist town It received its municipal rights in... more
Dalvik is a town on a synonimous cove, which branches off Bay Eyjafjordur,... more
This town was called the world capital of the herring fisheries in the sixties... more
About Islands Klakkeyjar
Islands Klakkeyjar are just north of Island Hrappsey... more
Skagastrond has been a trading centre since the late 15th century Today it is a... 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 the Islands Hvallatur
Islands Hvallatur comprise of three, long and... more
About Island Hrappsey
This island is just southwest of Island Purkey,... more
About Hoskuldsey
Island Hoskuldsey is about 450 m long and 150 m wide The farm... more
About Hergilsey
The first documented source mentioning this island is the... more
About Gvendareyjar
Islands Gvendareyjar are located off the Skogarstrond... more
About Fagurey
Island Fagurey is relatively flat and vegetated Low cliffs... more
About Gjardeyjar
This group of islands is situated to the east of Island... more
The Southern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
The second national park,... more
About Island Ellidaey
This is rather a large island to the northwest of the... more
A hamlet has developed at Laugaras, where there is a very active thermal area... more
About Brokey
This is the largest of the islands of the Breidafiord Bay and... more
About Bjarneyjar
These islands are the southernmost of the so-called Western... more
Skeid County lies between the rivers Hvita and Thjorsa north of road # 1 in the... more
About Island Bildsey
This island is to the north-northeast of the town... more
Bay Borgarfjordur Eystri is the northernmost of the Eastfjords Large and... more
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland... more
Skogar is the common name for two farms, a school and the open air,... more
The village Blonduos lies on the western and eastern banks of River Blanda, and... more
The only hamlet of the Grimsnes County is Solheimar About one third of the... more
This county is on the peninsula Alftanes just south of the capital The... more
Stadarskali is a larger service centre, N1 petrol station, a restaurant and... more
The name Bakkafjordur applies to both the bay and the village on its eastern... more
This village started developing around a trading post in 1896 It is situated on... more
These are two historic villages on the south coast In the past Eyrarbakki was... more
The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country... more
The town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country It has... more
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836 It has a good,... more
Varmahlid is a hamlet on road #1 by the crossroads to Saudarkrokur and Akureyri... more
About Vidigerdi
Vidigerdi and Vidihlid are on the main road (#1) in the... more
This is the southernmost coastal hamlet of the country and the only one without... more
The village Vogar started developing early in the 20th century, when better and... more
The name Vopnafjordur applies to a bay in the northeast and a village on it,... more
Arnes is a synonym for an island ( Hagaey) in river Thjorsa, a community... more
The fourth largest town of the country is often called "The Capital of the... more
About Hraunfossar
The unique and picturesque waterfalls called Hraunfossar... more
About Surtshellir
Surtshellir is the longest and most renowned cave in Iceland... more
About Skorradalur
Valley Skorradalur is the southernmost of the socalled... more
Reykholt is one of the most important historical places in Iceland and a... more
About Hallmundarhraun
Hallmundarhraun is the largest lava field of the... more
At Grundartangi Ferro Alloy Factory
Elkem Iceland, the Ferro Alloy Factory... more
About Glymur
This is the highest waterfall of the country, 200 metres (660... more
Farm Gilsbakki is also a church site in County Hvitarsida, District... more
About Geitland
Geitland is a relatively barren and sanded lava area between... 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
Jokulhals Snæfellsjokull
The mountain pass Jokulhals touches the eastern edge... more
Holaholar
Holaholar is a group of craters on the southwestern Snaefell’s... more
About Gufuskalar
Before the farm Gufuskalar was abandoned in 1948, it was the... more
About Gullborgarhraun
During the relatively short eruption 2,600 years ago,... more
Um Eldborg
The the surroundings (100 m above sea level) It is oblong in... more
Einarslon
Einarslon is an abandoned farm to the west of the lighthouse at... more
Djupalon og Dritvik
Djupalon is a pebble beach cove with bizarre lava... more
The Snaefellnes glacier (1446m) has an area of about 7 km² It covers a cone... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (463m) is a beautifully shaped and a symmetric,... more
Helgrindur
Southwest of the fishing town Grundarfiord is rather a high and... more
Bulandshofdi Olafsvik
The headland Bulandshofdi falls steep into the sea to... more
A former site of a farm, that was abandoned as early as around the year 1000,... more
The central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, is one of the most Saga invested... more
About Alftafjordur
The Bay of the Whooper Swans is the easternmost one on the... more
Saelingsdalur Valley, District Dalir, is well vegetated and sheltered between... more
Budardalur Hvammsfiordur Bay
Budardalur is a small village at the head of... more
Husafell is in one of Iceland’s few woodlands and is therefore popular among... more
Bifrost Borgarfjordur
Bifrost is an ideal stopover for travellers in the... more
The small town Borgarnes and a few neighbouring communities were united under... more
Akranes, with its population of over 6000, ranks among the largest fishing... more
The Snaefellsjokull National Park was officially established on the 28th of... more
Stykkisholmur town is often called the capital of Snaefellsnes The township has... more
The community Olafsvik developed centuries ago on a sinonymous cove It offers a... more
The villages Hellissandur and Rif at Snaefellsnes
The village Hellissandur was... more
The village Grundarfjordur is situated on an exceptionally beautiful bay The... more
Budir, on the southwestern shores of Snaefellsnes, is very popular goal because... more
About Hellnar
At Hellnar hamlet there is a natural sea port, which was one of... more
Arnarstapi is a fishing hamlet at the foot of the low Mt Stapafell on the... more
About Veidileysufjordur
This bay is about 8 km long towards north and 2 km... more
Haelavikurbjarg
Haelavikurbjarg (258 m) is a precipice, occupied by thousands... more
The Bay of Onundur (the settlers name) is about 12 miles (20 km) long and 4... more
About Nupur
The ancient manor Nupur is situated on the northern shores of the... more
Haukadalur
This valley is carved into the mountains on the southern side of... more
About Tharalatursfjordur
This bay is between the peninsulas Furufjardarnupur... more
Skjaldbjarnarvik
The northernmost farm of the Strandir District was situated... more
About Lonafjordur
This narrow bay is situated between the bays Hrafnfjordur... more
About Hrafnfjordur
This bay is at the end of the large Jokulfirdir Bays at the... more
About Hloduvik
Cove Hloduvik is located between Mt Kjalarnupur to the west and... more
This is the westernmost bay of the Jokulfiord Area It is framed with steep... more
About Fljotavík
This is a wide cove between the mountains Hvesta and Kogur in... more
About Furufjordur
This is a short and a wide bay facing the open ocean on the... more
About Bolungarvik in Hornstrandir
Precipitous mountains and steep screes frame... more
About Raudasandur
The area named Raudasandur derives its name from the reddish... more
About Hvallatur
The sheer cliffs of Latrabjarg are about 14 km long and the... more
Hrafnseyri is a farm and a former parsonage on the northern shores of the... more
Holmavik village
Holmavik, a village on the western shores of the... more
Drangsnes is a hamlet at the head of the Steingrimsfjordur Bay It started... more
Bordeyri is an old trading post and now a small commercial centre for farms in... more
Thingeyri is the oldest trading post of the Westfjords Fishing and fish... more
Bay Patreksfjordur branches into two smaller fjords, and Talknafjordur A... more
Sudureyri is a small and friendly village on the south shore of the small... more
About Sudavik
Sudavik is said to be a caricature in miniature of the Western... more
The ancient estate Reykholar, was the domicile of a few of the most renowned... more
Patreksfjordur is one of the villages of the Vesturbyggd community, where the... more
Kroksfjardarnes Wesfjords
Kroksfjardarnes is a peninsula between the bays... more
About Jokulfirdir
Jokulfirdir, The Glacier Bays, branch out of the larger... more
Isafjordur the capital of Westfjords
Isafjordur is the capital of the... more
About Hornstrandir
The northernmost part of the Westfjords is called... more
Flateyri Onundarfjordur
Flateyri on the bay Onundarfjordur has been a trading... more
Flatey is the largest of the Western Islands on the Breiðafjordur The Thousand... more
About Heydalur, Reykjanes and Vigur
Heydalur is a hotel and a restaurant in... more
Brjanslaekur, an ancient manor and parsonage, is situated at the head of Bay... more
About Breidavík
Breidavik is an abandoned farm and was a parsonage in the... more
Bolungarvik, a town on the outer shores of the large bay Isafjardardjup, is one... more
Bildudalur Arnarfjordur
Bildudalur, on the bay Arnarfjordur, was a thriving... more
