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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.

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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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Grundartangi

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.3604° N 21.782° W

At Grundartangi Ferro Alloy Factory

Elkem Iceland, the Ferro Alloy Factory started its operation in 1979. The Icelandic government held majority ownership with the Elkem-Spiekerverket of Norway and Sumitomo in Japan until it sold its shares. Most of the workers of the factory live in the town Akranes and its surroundings.

Agricultural activities in the area have diminished considerably since the factory started. The harbour of Grundartangi was built at the same time as the factory by the communities on the Whale Bay. Nordic Aluminium (Century Aluminium) started its operation in 1998 with an average capacity of 60.000 tons per annum. In the year 2000 its capacity was increased by 30.000 tons. It also uses the harbour to receive raw materials (bauxite) and ship its products. The smelter changed ownership in the first half of 2004.

The opening of the Whale Bay Tunnel in June 1998 accelerated the development of Town Akranes and the neighbouring communities.

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Grundartangi

Akranes
Glymur
Skorradalur
Mosfellsbaer
Thyrill
Therney Island
Saurbaer Church
The Islands of Reykjavik
Akurey Island
Engey Island
Geldinganes Headland
Grotta Island
Kollafjordur Bay
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Icelandic Vikings
Hallgrims Church
Mogilsa
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB NES
Laxnes Horse Farm
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
AKRANES LIGHTHOUSES
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
Valley Eilifsdalur
Gljufrasteinn House of Halldor Laxness
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Arctic Terns
Ingolfur Arnarson

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Grundartangi

Glymur
Mt. Esja Hike
Videy Hike
Skorradalsvatn Lake
Icelandic Vikings
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Lagafellslaug Swimming Pool
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
Ulvarsa angling
Leirvogsa, Angling
BOTNSA
Hafravatn, Angling
Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Medalfellsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
ANDAKILSA
ALFTA
EIRIKSVATN
Seleyri
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB NES
Laxnes Horse Farm
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
AKRANES LIGHTHOUSES
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Arctic Terns

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Grundartangi

Camping in Mosskogar Mosfellsbaer
Camping in Akranes
Hotel Laxnes Mosfellsbaer
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Hafnarfjall Near Borgarnes
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Hostel HI Akranes
Guesthouse Gallery Akranes

Links in Grundartangi