- 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.
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HELGAFELL
Region: West IcelandCoordinates: 65.0029° N 22.7357° W
Helgafell (The Holy Mound) is a parsonage at the foot of a high rocky mound by the same name on the peninsula Thorsnes south of the village Stykkisholmur.
Its church dates back to 1904. One of the owners of Helgafell, Snorri Thorgrimsson, switched properties with a woman, Gudrun Osvifursdottir at Laugar in the Saelingsdalur Valley. She lived at Helgafell to her dying day. Her grave is situated just north of the church, outside the cemetery.
It is fenced off and turns towards the church according to Irish tradition. At old age she became a nun and had a small convent built on top of the mound, where there are still some ruins left. According to the legend a wish will be granted to anyone, who walks three times anticlockwise around her grave and then up to the top of the mound without uttering a word, looking back, thinking bad thoughts or telling anyone the wish.
The distance from the capital is about 160 km.
Helgafell is on nat.is West Iceland Saga Trail
