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The National Museum of Iceland's permanent exhibition, Making of a Nation -... more
The exhibition Fish & folk – 150 years of fisheries at the Reykjavík... more
This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains... more
Melgerdismelar, site of an airfield built during World War II, for some years... more
One of the first settlement farms in Iceland was Horn, built by Hrollaugur son... 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
This is the vastest lava area of the country The individual lava fields date... 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
Volcano in Reykjanes
Beginning
On March 19th, 2021, after weeks of multiple... more
Island Grimsey is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland It has an area of... more
Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) stands head and shoulders above the other... more
Hveravellir (The Hot Spring Fields) is a very interesting low temperature area... more
Guesthouse Ló+onkot is a tourist retreat far out in the north by the arctic... more
NATIONAL PARK THINGVELLIR
Thingvellir-The Parliamentary Plains are the most... 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
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
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
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: From Hrudfjordur to... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 old herring factory in Djúpavík was opened in the year 1935 and it was... more
In Hólmavík and the municipality of Strandabyggð there are a few museums and... more
A suspension bridge over Ölfusá River was first built in 1891 and became the... 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
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
These valleys are situated in the Bruaroraefi Interior of the North East They... more
Idu bridge is commonly called a bridge over Hvítá in Árnessýsla which... 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
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
Látravík 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
Quick reference travel guide North West Iceland
Hvammstangi has a Seal... 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
Quick reference travel guide Strandir:
The district Strandasysla covers the... 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 of Snaefellsnes... 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
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
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
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 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
Alfaskeid (The Elves’ Racetrack) is a dell in the southern Mt Langholtsfjall... 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
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
Gerpir is the easternmost tip of Iceland
Magnificent view, high rocks, and... more
Launrett Laugaras
Picture taken in December
The Home of Elves
Heimili... more
The factory was constructed by the company Ingolfur hf during the years of... more
Galtarviti is in a creek called Keflavík and is situated between... more
Holt has been an estate and a parsonage for centuries and always counted among... more
Farm Hestur is located in the Andakill Area of the Borgarfjordur District It... more
The Eagle Bay is 3-6 miles wide and about 18 miles long It branches into two... more
Samuel Jonsson outstanding naive sculptures and buildings in Selardalur valley... 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
Akranes Folk Museum offers a unique insight into past times in Akranes and... more
Sesseljuhus Enviromental Center provides an educational experience focusing on... more
Baldursheimur is the southernmost farm in the Lake Myvatn Area nowadays, but... 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
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
Kolkuos, former Kolbeinsaros, was among the most important harbour trading... 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
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
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
The Akureyri Botanical Gardens function both as a public park with... more
Modrufell is a farm in the Hrafnagil County in the Eyjafiord... 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
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
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 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
Icewear / Vikurprjon in Vik in Myrdalur is one of the oldest wool production... more
The mouth of the gorge of River Kverna opens onto the alluvial plain, about... more
Bjarkalundur Hotel
Bjarkalundur Hotel offers bright, simply furnished rooms... 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
Marine life is common in the north and many towns are dedicated to the sea
The... more
Hamarsdalur is a long and narrow valley to the west of the Hamarsfiord Bay in... 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
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
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
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
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
Husavik is a cove to the north of the Lodmundarfjordur Bay The mountain frame... more
There are various explanations to the background of the crucifix by the road in... 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
Kringla This area on the Landmanna Route could be called “The Circle” in... more
Hvanndalabjarg is a 600 m high precipice between the Olaf’s Bay and Angelica... more
The short but rapid river Kvia discharges the short glacier snout Kviarjokull... more
Laxnes Horse Farm is located in Mosfellsbaer, close to Reykjavik
Laxnes... 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
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 in 1874 and lived there her... more
Mt Holmatindur (985m), one of the most majestic mountains of the Eastfiords,... 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
This farm is situated at the foot of a group of mounds, which were created by a... more
Lake Baularvallavatn has an area of 1,6 km², reaches the depth of 47 m and is... more
Precipitous mountains and steep screes frame cove Bolungarvik To the north is... more
Stora-Sandvik and Litla-Sandvik are located just south of Hafnaberg at... more
Bus Keflavik Airport Transport
Bus Grindavik (Public transport)
Bus Keflavik... more
The mud pools and steam vents on the southwest part of Reykjanes close to... more
Farm Bergtorshvoll is a church site in the West Landeyjar County The churches... 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
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
This is the largest bay of the district Strandasysla, about 28 km long and 7 km... 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
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
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
Itinerary Suggestion Drive
Reykjanes-Blue Lagoon-Grindavik 1 - to 2... more
SELF DRIVE ITINERARIES
REYKJAVIK - EYRARBAKKI - STOKKSEYRI - SELFOSS -... more
At the UNESCO Heritage Site Thingvellir you will find the historical pine... more
The slag crater Kerid is the northernmost one of the crater row called... more
This short but wide cove faces the open seas just north of The Isafjordur Bay... 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
Eiriksstadir is an abandoned farmstead in the Haukadalur valley
According to... more
The Crucifix Mounds are on road #590, just west of the crossing by Asgardur... more
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
The Djúpá River in the Fljótshverfi District originates in Síðujökull... 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
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
REYKJAVIK TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
The idea of a city hall in Reykjavik is... 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
According to documented sources, a church was built at Thingvellir... more
This church belongs to the Skalholt benefice of the Arnes deanery The Catholic... more
The Nupsstadur Forest is in the eastern slopes of Mt Eystrafjall, to the east... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery It is... more
Those churches belong to the Arnes benefice in the Hunavatn deanery
Arnes... more
Farm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir... 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
The main source of the Axe River is in the shallow valley between Mt Burfell... more
Once there lived a woman at Hofdabrekka by the name of Jorunn According to most... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North American... more
According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North... more
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
PLEASE NOTE: 4X4... more
About Videy
Videy is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km²) with... more
About Puffin Island
Island Lundey, The Puffin Islands, is a small island a few... more
Island Grotta is the the point of the Seltjorn Peninsula of which the capital... more
About The Breidafjordur Islands
This bay is the second largest one of the... more
In 2004, a team of Italian researchers began an excavation in Iceland searching... 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
About The Kjolur Highland Route (Road F-35)
Remember! Off road driving is... 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
The Golden Waterfalls (Gullfoss) are situated in the upper part of River Hvita... more
About Londrangar and Thufubjarg
Londrangar are two prominent rocks, protruding... more
Langidalur belongs to the Merkurrani Area, north of River Krossa at the eastern... more
The former estate Herdisarvik, now abandoned, stood on the synonymous cove on... 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 Eyjafjardara Estuary River
The River Eyjafjardara Estuary, which is... more
Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, has colorful rhyolite... more
About Kudafljot River
The glacial river Kudafljot in south Iceland has a large... more
About Vestmannaeyjar
The Westman Islands, "The Pearl in The Ocean", is an... more
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the northern edge of the... more
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 Olafsdalur
The abandoned farm Olafsdalur is in a synonymous valley in... more
About Olkelda
Olkelda is the Icelandic name for a mineral spring Quite a few... more
About Oshlid
Oshlid is the almost precipitous mountain slope between the... more
About Oxarfjordur
Oxarfjordur is the name of the big bay between the... 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
About Rjukandi Power Plant
River Fossa drains the Snaefell’s Glacier It... 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
About Reykjaheidi
The moorlands south of the fishing town Husavik are only... 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 Sanda Village
The remainders of a base, built by the British and... more
About Saudanes
The former rectory at Saudanes stood in the middle of the... more
About Selatangar - Festarfjall
Wherever the coastal landscape of the southwest... 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 Skalavik
Cove Skalavik was the westernmost settlement of the district... 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 Skriddalur
When driving to the south from Egilsstadir, people, who do... more
About Skrudur Garden
Skrudur is a small tree park, established shortly after... more
About Smidjuvik
Cove Smidjuvik is situated between the headlands... 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
About Stafnes
Stafnes was a mansion in the past There were many fishing... more
About Stapavik Cove
Cove Stapavik is just east of river Selfjot's estuaries It... 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 Straumnes
The headland Straumnes separates the coves Adalvik and Rekavik... more
About Straumsvik
Cove Straumsvik, between the Aluminium smelter and former... more
About Sudurarbotnar
The Sudurarbotnar area is the catchment area of river... more
About Svalbard
Svalbard was a manor, a church site, and an official assembly... 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 Thorsmork
Thorsmork is one of the brightest pearls on the string of... 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
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
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
About Vallholmur
Vallalaug hot spring
Vallholmur (Holmurinn) is the lowland... more
About Vatnsdalur
The Lake Valley is well vegetated and prosperous... 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
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 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
Jokuldalur
Jokuldalur (The Glacial Valley) is the longest inhabited valleys of... 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
About Jardbodin at Myvatn
The crater row Jardbadsholar is situated near road... 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
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
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
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
About Haukadalsheidi
Moorland Haukadalsheidi is situated in the southern... 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 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 Jokulheimar
Jokulheimar are situated in an area called Tungnarbotnar... 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 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
About Ashildarmyri
Ashildarmyri is a historical site and an ancient meeting... 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 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
About Eyvindarkofaver
Eyvindarkofaver is a relatively well-vegetated marsh... more
About Eyjabakkar
This boggy area northeast of the glacier snout... 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
The Dyngjuhals is a wide ridge east of Lakes Gaesavotn It is about 20 km wide... more
Mt Kerlingarfjoll
The mountain massif Kerlingarfjoll (The Ogress' Mountains;... 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 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
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
About Laugafell
The mountains Laugafell and Laugafellshnjukur (892 and 987 m)... more
About Maelifellssandur
This is a wide sand and gravel plain north of the... more
About Markarfljot River
The 1070 km² catchment area of the glacial river... 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
Both names, The New Valley (Nyidalur) and The Glacial Valley (Jokuldalur) are... 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
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 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
About Steinsholt
Steinsholt is a 3 miles long summer pasture in the northern... 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 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
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
The Odadahraun lava desert
This is the vastest lava area of the country The... 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
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
About Adalbol
The former estate is situated in the Hrafnkell Valley, a small... more
About Hoffellsdalur
This is the easternmost of the Nesja County valleys It... 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
Mt Breidamerkurfjall (774m) is an outcrop of the country’s highest mountain,... more
About Svinafell
Farm Svinafell in the Oraefi County was among the... 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
Alftaver is a relatively small and a flat area to the east of the desert... more
The glacial river Kudafljot in south Iceland has a large catchment area Its... 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
About Stakkholt
The Stakkholt Area is framed by Glacier Eyjafjallajokull to... 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
About Dyrholaey
Dyrholaey is a 120 m high and precipitous headland A large,... more
Early 19th century sources mention two burial grounds about 2½ km east of... more
“Floaaveitan” (irrigation) was built in the years 1918-1927 It covered... more
About Reynishverfi
Gardar is the southernmost farm of Iceland West of it is... more
About Thrihyrningur
The mountain „Thrihyrningur“ towers over... more
About Kirkjubaer
The estate Eastern and Western Kirkjubaer (Church Farm) is... more
About Keldur
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County... more
About Floi Nature Reserve
This nature reserve covers a part of the eastern... more
About Thuridarbud
Thuridarbud is a replica of the former fishermen’s... more
Hellisheidi Power Plant
This power plant is situated at the foot of Mt... more
About Hallormsstadur
The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest in the country... more
About Hella
This town started developing before the middle of the 20th... more
Prior to 1950 the 1˝ km long course of the glacial river Jokulsa was... more
About Keflavík International Airport
Keflavik International Airport... more
About Kopasker
This fishing village is situated on the eastern side of the big... more
About Olfus
The eastern boundaries of the Olfus county are limited to farm... more
About Grimsnes county
The main trades of this county are agriculture, services... more
Gullfoss waterfalls and Geysir area
The Golden Waterfalls in the glacial river... more
About Islands Klakkeyjar
Islands Klakkeyjar are just north of Island Hrappsey... more
About Hvitabjarnarey
The Polar Bear Island rises about 28 m above sea level... more
About Islands Hvallatur
Islands Hvallatur comprise of three, long and parallel... more
About Island Hrappsey
This island is just southwest of Island Purkey,... more
The Southern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
The second national park,... more
Skeid County lies between the rivers Hvita and Thjorsa north of road # 1 in the... more
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland... more
This county is on the peninsula Alftanes just south of the capital The... 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
Arnes is a synonym for an island in river Thjorsa, a community centre, and a... 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
About Hallmundarhraun
Hallmundarhraun is the largest lava field of the... more
About Glymur
This is the highest waterfall of the country, 200 metres (660... 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
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
Saelingsdalur Valley, District Dalir, is well vegetated and sheltered between... more
Husafell is in one of Iceland’s few woodlands and is therefore popular among... more
The Snaefellsjokull National Park was officially established on the 28th of... more
The community Olafsvik developed centuries ago on a sinonymous cove It offers a... more
About Hellnar
At Hellnar there is a natural sea port, which was one of the... 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
About Nupur
The ancient manor Nupur is situated on the northern shores of the... more
Skjaldbjarnarvik
The northernmost farm of the Strandir District was situated... 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
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
About Hornstrandir
The northernmost part of the Westfjords is called... more
Flatey is the largest of the Western Islands on the Breiðafjordur bay Almost... 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
