- 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.
until the bridge was built near the ferry point in 1947. In 1880 a retreat for the travellers was built of stone and concrete at the ferry point on the western side of the river. Downstairs was a horse stable and upstairs was a stove and sleeping quarters. At that time, there were very few such well equipped retreats in the country.
However good this house may have been, very few people could rest there because it was haunted by a calf-like, hairy and frightening monster. The house became the talk of the town all over the country and it was difficult not to believe in the stories because of the multitude of witnesses, who had experienced the haunting. This house still stands a short distance to the north of the bridge if anyone wants to test the truth of these stories.