- 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.
main species of plants are sedges, roseroot, alpine bartsia, woolly-leaved mountain willow and tea-leaved willow (sallow). Among the bird species spotted there during summer are whooper swans, grey lag- and pink-footed geese and waders. The panoramic view on a fine day is beautiful, especially towards west, the glacier Hofsjokull and the Mt Arnarfell Area. River Eyvindarkvisl, entering the marsh in two branches from the east, flows through the area to the west of the confluence.
The ancient Sprengisandur Route passed through Eyvindarver, and just east of it, in the northern part, are still prominent ruins of the huts built by the outlaw Mountain-Eyvindur, after whom the area is named.