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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.
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    • Deep Sea Fishing
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  • WHERE TO STAY ?
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    • Camping
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    • Mountain Huts

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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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GARDAR, Akranes Museums

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.40° N 22.02° W

Gardar in Akranes is a former manor and a church site.

Sagas of Iceland

The Book of Settlements refers to Jorundur the Christian, who lived at Jorundarholt, now Gardar. He is said to have been a good Christian his whole life and withdrew and became a hermit in his old age. His father, Ketill Bresason, who arrived in Iceland with his brother Thormodur, settled in Akranes. The Irish people donated a memorial to commemorate the Irish settlements in this part of the country. It was unveiled in 1974, when the Icelanders celebrated the 1100th anniversary of the inhabitancy of the country.

Gardar was a church site and a parsonage from early Christianity and is mentioned in many sources, such as Sturlunga. The last reverend seated 1865-86, was Jon Benediktsson. He built the so-called Gardar house (1876-82), the first concrete house of its kind in the country. Rev. Jon lived in the house until he moved in 1886 and since then the reverends have lived in Akranes. The last occupant of Gardar was Sigmundur Jonsson, who gave up farming in 1936.

The last sod church of Gardar stood there until 1858, when a wooden church was built in its place. It was demolished in 1896, when a new parish church was built in Akranes. A memorial steeple was built on the foundations of the choir to commemorate the practice of Christianity at Gardar. The Lutheran bishop consecrated it in 1958. Rev. Jon M. Gudjonsson, who served the congregation, designed the steeple.

Gardar is on nat.is West Iceland Saga Trail

Gardar in Akranes in Icelandic

 

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WHAT TO DO?
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Borgarnes, Borgarfjordur
Glymur
Mt. Esja Hike
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
ANDAKILSA
LANGA
ALFTA
Seleyri
FISKILAEKJARVATN
BROKARVATN
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
HVITARVELLIR
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
AKRANES LIGHTHOUSES
BORGARNES SWIMMING POOL
BORGARNES MUSEUM
BORGARNES TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND LAZY TOWN MUSEUM
THE SETTLEMENT CENTER, Borgarnes
BORGARNES REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTRE
Hestur farm
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
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