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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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Heradsvotn River

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.5775° N 19.4126° W

About Heradsvotn

River Heradsvotn runs through the wide Skagafjordur Valley in the North of Iceland.  It is created mainly by the confluence of rivers Jokulsa East and West, which discharge the most of the northern part of the third largest and round glacier, almost in the dead centre of the country.  Those two rivers count among the most exhilarating for white water rafting in Iceland.

River Heradsvotn was, like so many other glacial rivers elsewhere in the country, a great obstacle in the past.  Many lives were lost among travellers attempting to ford the rivers until bridges were built.

Lakes and streams in this part of the country are challenging for anglers, and so is the coastline off the estuaries of river Heradsvotn.

Photo Credit: Christian Bickel

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Heradsvotn River

Varmahlid
Saudarkrokur
Vallholmur
Reynistadur Church Farm
Reykjarholsskogur
Orlygsstadir
Mt Maelifellshnjukur
Maps of North Iceland
Map of Skagafjordur Area
Haugsnes
Holar Cathedral
Vidimyri Church
Self drive in the Skagafjordur District
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GROF SKAGAFJORDUR
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOLAR VALLEY HJALTADALUR - DISTRICT SKAGAFJORDUR
LAUFSKALARETT - SHEEP & HORSE FOLD
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
ARNARSTAPI SKAGAFJORDUR
FLUGUMYRI
Murders and Executions North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Heradsvotn River

Maps of North Iceland
Mt. Glodafeykir
SAEMUNDARA
HUSEYJARKVISL Angling
VATNSHLIDARVATN
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GLAUMBAER SKAGAFJORDUR FOLK MUSEUM
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOLAR VALLEY HJALTADALUR - DISTRICT SKAGAFJORDUR
LAUFSKALARETT - SHEEP & HORSE FOLD
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GELDINGAHOLT
VALLHOLMI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Heradsvotn River

Camping in Saudarkrokur
Camping in Varmahlid
Maps of North Iceland
Guesthouse Puffin Palace Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Mikligardur - Saudarkrokur
HOLAR TRAVEL SERVICE Skagafjordur
Guesthouse Bakkaflot Skagafjordur
Hotel Varmahlid Skagafjordur
Luxury Hotels in North Iceland

Links in Heradsvotn River