- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.
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Ellidara Angling, Salmon
Region: Reykjavik AreaCoordinates: 64.1275° N 21.8174° W
A small volume river within the boundaries of the capital, Reykjavik. Unique as a very prolific river within city limits. Still the closeness has finally had a harmful effects on the river, which has been ailing recently due to pollution. The use of its water for electricity and other purposes and a recent outbreak of furuncles has ravaged the adult and juvenile stocks. Steps have been taken by local authorities to turn off the hazardous path and only time will tell if the river can be rebuilt. In 1998 the fishing hit an all time low of some 560 salmon but 2011 catch was over 1100 salmon. The Angling Club of Reykjavik is the leaseholder.
