- 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.
north. This area is well vegetated, decorated with sheltered flowery slopes and berries late in summer. River Geldingaa runs through the southern part of Gljufurleit and cascades into River Thjorsa creating one of the highest waterfalls of the country. River Holkna furthernorth is also a tributary of River Thjorsa. Early every autumn, the farmers round up the sheep grazing in the area and spend a night or two in the Gljufurleit hut. Down in the canyon of River Thjorsa are alternating strata of lake deposits, tillite and basaltic lava created during warm epochs of the ice age. River Thjorsa also decorates the landscape with its waterfalls, such as Gljufurleitarfoss (28 m), Dynkur and furthest north Hvanngiljafoss. A road passable for 4wd vehicles follows the River Thjorsa to the north all the way to Mts Kerlingarfjoll. One of the areas crossed is the barren Fjordungssandur between the rivers Hnifa and Kisa.