- 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.
church was moved to Olafsvik in 1892. The crossroads south across the Frodarheidi Pass, west to Olafsvik and east to the town Grundarfiord adjoin the property.Further away from the main road is still another ruin, much older and believed to be the ancient farm Froda described in the Eyrbyggja Saga. This farm was the stage of the most bizarre haunting of the Icelandic Sagas. Those events started after the drowning of a few of the household members. They suddenly appeared dripping wet and sat down by the long fire of the farm, other dead and buried people rose from their graves, a head of a seal appeared out of the fire place and a long, mysterious tail appeared out of a stack of fish in the larder. During the summer it rained blood. To get rid of the 16 ghosts, a court was assembled and its verdict was their expulsion. They stood up as one and disappeared and were never seen again. The houses were further cleansed with Holy Water and Holy Relics were carried through with prayers.