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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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Gullborgarhraun

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.8780556° N 22.2530556° W

About Gullborgarhraun

During the relatively short eruption 2,600 years ago, the lava field, its caves and the symmetric scoria crater Gullborg were created. This interesting area is located near the farms Sydri-Raudamelur and Heggstadir in the Hnappadalur District.

Sagas of IcelandThe caves, decorated with stalactites and lava ropes, were rediscovered in 1957. Signs of earlier entries, or even human occupation, were discovered at the same time. Cave explorers have to contact the people at the farm Heggstadir for entrance, as the caves were declared inviolate soon after they were rediscovered.

No one really knows, who might have occupied the caves in the past, but some have suggested outlaws and others have referred to the Sturlunga Saga and involved a man named Aron Hjorleifsson. He was one of the many followers of bishop Gudmundur Arason on the Grimsey Island off the north coast on the polar circle, when the Sturlungar dynasty attacked. He fought bravely and barely escaped. The Sturlungar sought him afterwards all over the country and he stayed for a short time in hiding in the lava field. In the past, people knew of the so-called Aron’s Cave, but it was forgotten and lost.

Gullborgarhraun is on nat.is West Iceland Saga Trail

Gullborgarhraun in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Gullborgarhraun

Alftafjordur West Iceland
Bolstadur
Eldborg
Gvendareyjar Islands
Hrappsey Island
Straumfjordur
Raudamelur Ytri Church Farm
Farm Breidabolstadur
HITARVATN
ODDASTADAVATN
HITARDALUR
LANGAVATNSDALUR
West Iceland Saga

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Gullborgarhraun

Hitara
Haffjardara
STRAUMFJARDARA
SETBERGSA
LANGAVATN
BLONDUVOTN
LONGUVOTN
HLIDARVATN
GOTUVATN
HITARDALUR
Hitardalur monestary
LANGAVATNSDALUR

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Gullborgarhraun

Camping in Eldborg
Hotel Midhraun Lava Snaefellsnes

Links in Gullborgarhraun