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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Salmon south

Articles in Salmon south

Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing

In order to get to the waterfall Urridafoss you follow the signs and take a... more

ANGLING IN SOUTH ICELAND

The salmon runs upriver from May to October, mostly during the middle of the... more

SOG RIVER

Iceland’s largest spring fed river and a famous salmon river It has been on a... more

OLFUSA – TANNASTADATANGI

This fishing spot in River Olfusa near the Laugarbakki spot and the confluence... more

Hvita – Langholt, Gislastadir – Snaefoksstadir

A glacial river of considerable volume It is fished mostly like the Olfusa... more

Bruara Hamrar

A large clear but cold river It is not a prolific salmon river yet the... more

Tungufljot in Biskupstungur

During the last few years, the proprietors of this river have been testing its... more

KALFA, angling

Kalfa his is a small spring fed river, a tributary of River Thjorsa, near the... more

Stora Laxa

A rather large volume river fished with ten rods It splits into three beats,... more

THVERA, Angling

A rather small river flowing into the East Ranga just above the junction of the... more

Skoga, Angling

Skoga is a growing salmon river Rock pools and habitats have been created very... more

Vatnsa – Kerlingadalsa, Angling

A small, short three rod river in the middle of the Southland It originates in... more

Ranga west, Angling

The West Ranga is in many ways the same as the East Ranga, although much... more

Ida angling

Ida Hvita Not a river in itself, but the confluence of rivers Stora Laxa and... more

Holsa River

About Holsa River This spring fed river was called Djupa (The Deep River) in... more

Olfusa River

About River Olfusa Rivers Hvita and Sog change names after their confluence... more

River Thjorsa

About River Thjorsa  The Book of Settlements explains the denomination of the... more

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