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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.

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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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Herring

The herring’s (Lat. Clupea harengus linnaeus) habitat is in the North Atlantic, from the Barent Sea to the Byscaya Bay, and from Greenland, Labrador south to Cape Hatteras in North Carolina in the USA. Herring is found all around Iceland. It is an up to mid sea species, which spawns on the ocean floor. It can be found between 20 and 250 metres depths. It does not seem to be much affected by the salinity of the sea, and is sometimes found wandering into river estuaries.

Three stocks of herring

It feeds mainly off crustaceans and krill. Many fish species feed off its roes, especially the haddock. Both the mature herring and its fries are eaten by many fast swimming species, i.e. Pleurotremata and cod. Birds, seals and whales, especially killer whales, prey on it as well.

Three stocks of herring have been discovered around Iceland, two Icelandic (spring and summer spawning stocks) and the Norwegian spring spawning stock, which migrates into the Icelandic fishing zones for feeding during summer. The Icelandic summer spawning stock breeds in the bays and fjords off the northwest, north, and northeast coasts until it is two years old. During the third year it migrates to the ocean south of the country, where it spawns as well as off the west coast.

The Norwegian stock, which migrated earlier to Icelandic waters, spawns off the west coast of Norway. Mature herring came here to feed, when spring started in the ocean. In June or in the beginning of July, it had arrived at the fishing grounds off the north coast. Late in the sixties the stock collapsed, most likely because of the overexploitation of the young herring.

During the second autumn of the herring’s life, it reaches 7-10 centimetres length and 10 grammes in weight. The next summer its length is double and its weight reaches 50-70 grammes in its third year. The summer spawning stock reaches puberty at the age of four and its estimated maximum age is 20-25 years.

Photo Credit: Gervais et Boulart

About Iceland