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About Iceland

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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.

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Bus Schedules

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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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Hamraskogar Thorsmork

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.6807° N 19.4826° W

Hamraskogar

The Hamraskogar Forest is a patch of wood to the north of the so-called Husadalur and Langidalur Plains, which were almost eroded past repair, but were miraculously rescued by a volunteer sowing and fertilizing project during the last two or three decades of the 20th century.

This wooded area stretches north to River Thronga, where the Almenningar summer pastures take over. In the lowest part of the wooded area seven birch trees form a group called “The Seven Sisters”. A short distant further east the wild gorge Tindfjallagil opens up near River Thronga. The hiking trail “Laugavegur” between Thorsmork and Landmannalaugar passes through the Hamraskogar Forest.

The Hamraskogar Forest is a popular goal among the hikers. This small, wooded area is situated to the north of the Langidalur Valley and its northern boundary is River Thronga. Just north of the river are the ruins of still another ancient farm called Steinfinnsstadir. The reddish looking scoria craters Fauskheidi tempt a detour for a closer inspection.

Thorsmork to see and do

Bus Schedule Thorsmork

Hiking in Thorsmork

Hamraskógar in Icelandic:
Hamraskógar eru norðan Húsadals- og Langadalsfolda, sem hafa verið í árangursríkri uppgræðslu árum saman. Þeir eru grózkumesta skógarspildan í Mörkinni og teygjist alla leið að Þröngá, þar sem uppblásnir Almenningarnir taka við. Neðarlega í skógunum eru sjö birkihríslur í hvirfingu, Systurnar sjö.

Skammt austar er opnast hrikalegt Tindfjallagilið niður úr afréttinum að Þröngá. Þar er klettadrangur, sem er kallaður Tröllakirkja. Gönguleiðin „Laugavegur” liggur um Hamraskóga inn á Almenninga.

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hamraskogar Thorsmork

Skogar
Einhyrningur Mountain
Seljaland Caves
Skogafoss Waterfall
Asolfsskali Church Farm
Solheimajokull Glacier
Skogar Museum Church
Eyjafjallajokull Glacier
Stakkholt Gorge
Markarfljot River
Lake Alftavatn
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Teigstungur
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Myrdalsjokull
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Maelifellssandur
Emstrur
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Husadalur Thorsmork
Thorsmork
Thorolfsfell
Seljavallalaug
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Godahraun: Magni and Modi
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Gigjokull Glacier
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Tindfjoll
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
SKOGAR FOLK MUSEUM
KVERNA
Skogasandur/Solheimasandur
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
US Navy C-117D Solheimasandur Crash
Thorsmork to see and do
Skogar to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hamraskogar Thorsmork

Hiking in Thorsmork
Lake Alftavatn
Maelifellssandur
Seljavallalaug
Fimmvorduhals Hike - Skogar to Thorsmork
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Plan your own tour to Thorsmork
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Mulakot Arboretum
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Skoga, Angling
GALTALAEKUR
KVERNA
US Navy C-117D Solheimasandur Crash
Thorsmork to see and do
Skogar to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hamraskogar Thorsmork

Camping in Skogar
Mountain Huts, Camping in Thorsmork
Alftavatn Huts ITA
Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA
Volcano Huts - Husadalur Thorsmork
Skagafjordsskali Mountain Hut Thorsmork ITA
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Fimmvorduhals Mountain Hut - Utivist
Baldvinsskali Mountain Hut -ITA
Hvanngil Hut ITA
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Hotel Anna Moldnupur
Hotel Skogar
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
UMI hotel Hella
Guesthouse Skogafoss
Luxury accommodations in Highland
Camping Thorsmork
Camping Alftavatn
Camping Emstrur
Skogar to see and do

Links in Hamraskogar Thorsmork