- 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.
Nearest towns or place of interest :
Faskrudsfjordur
Travel Guide
Reydarfjordur 21 km via tunnel <- Faskrudsfjordur -> Stodvarfjordur 18 km
Faskrudsfjordur
Region: East IcelandCoordinates: 64.929288° N 14.0121128° W
Weather: °C, Wind at km/h, % Humidity
Population: 662
The village Budir is situated at the end of the bay Faskrudsfjordur. The Co-operative Society there operates a shop, a fishing outfit, a fish processing and a fish meal factory. Late in the 19th and early in the 20th centuries French fishing vessels were serviced there and the French built a hospital and secured sacred ground for the burial of the fishermen, who died on the long fishing expeditions to the Icelandic fishing grounds. Altogether 49 French and Belgians lie buried there. The hospital building was moved to the head of the bay and its decayed remains are still standing. The locals celebrate “The French Days” annually, and the streets of the village also have french names.
All around the village are beautiful and interesting natural phenomena to be seen in the rugged, mountainous landscape.
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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Faskrudsfjordur
WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Faskrudsfjordur
WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Faskrudsfjordur
