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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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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.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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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Glymur

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.391022° N 21.681961° W
Hiking time:
Difficulty: easy
Length: km
Elevation: m
Highest Point: m


About Glymur

This is the highest waterfall of the country, 200 metres (660 feet). From the edge of the deep and short canyon, it cannot be observed wholly. The only way to do that is to wade upriver into the canyon, which is not recommendable for everyone.

The short valley, through which the discharge of Lake Hvalvatn runs, is ideal for pick nicks and a hike uphill to the waterfall. One of the most interesting legends of the country, „The Story of Red Head”, explains a few of the topographic names in the area.

The waterfall is also accessible through the gorge. The river (Botsa) has to be waded in several places on the way and there is always the danger of falling rocks and rockslides.

Glymur in Icelandic

Highest Waterfalls in Iceland 

Get an education when travel:

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Glymur

Akranes
Borgarnes
Grundartangi
Skorradalur
Mosfellsbaer
Thyrill
Saurbaer Church
Sanda Village
The Islands of Reykjavik
Kollafjordur Bay
Hallgrims Church
Hvanneyri Church
Mogilsa
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
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
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
HVANNEYRI
HEGGSSTADIR
Hestur farm
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
MARIUHOFN
Valley Eilifsdalur
Skalafell
Skardsheidi

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Glymur

Mt. Esja Hike
Skorradalsvatn Lake
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
Laxa in Kjos - Bugda
BOTNSA
Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Medalfellsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
ANDAKILSA
GRIMSA
HVITA: Brennan, Straumar, Svarthofdi, Skuggi
EIRIKSVATN
Seleyri
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
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
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
Hestur farm
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
VARMALAEKUR FARM
Skalafell
Skardsheidi

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Glymur 954

Camping in Borgarnes
Camping in Akranes
Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Hafnarfjall Near Borgarnes
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Hotel Hamar Icelandair Borgarfjordur
Hostel HI Akranes
Hotel Basalt Lundarreykjadal
Guesthouse Bjarg Borgarnes
Guesthouse Borgarnes
Guesthouse Gallery Akranes
Guesthouse Cabin Hestaland 17 km. from Borgarnes
Apartment Obbuhus Borgarnes

Links in Glymur