- 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.
occupied by a natural stock of brown trout from Lake Onytavatn and its natural breeding spots are and were in the connecting river Kvislar. Sport fishing did not start until a few years ago and the lake was almost overexploited by netting. In 1994 was closed for fishing. The lake produces much food for the fishes, flies, chrysalides, worms, conches and sticklebacks. The catch was great from the windward banks. The lake is situated at the foot of the low mountain range Snjooldufjallgardur. Lake Graenavatn is situated at the foot of The Snowy Mountain Range with almost barren surroundings. It elevation is 579 m, the area is 3,3 km², the greatest depth 13,5 m, the volume 22,2 Gl, the average depth 6,8 m, the length 3 km and width 1,6 km.