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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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HESTVATN

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.998° N 20.74° W

Lake Hestvatn is rather a large and a deep lake in the Grimsnes parish. The fishing permits are valid between the rivers Grjota and Galtalaekur and the best fishing spots are on the coves Heimavik, Austurvik and Vesturvik.

Twenty permits are sold per day and the catch consists of lake char, brown trout, a special small species of char and eel. The best conditions are during warm, calm and cloudy days. The cove Heimavik is accessible by car and the walking time to the other two is 5-10 minutes each.

The distance from the capital is about 81 km.

Hestvatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby HESTVATN

Eyrarbakki -Stokkseyri
Solheimar ECO Village
Skeid county
Laugaras
Selfoss
Grimsnes county
Reykholt - Biskupstungur
Hella
Ingolfsfjall
Kaldadarnes
Thuridarbud, Stokkseyri
Floi Nature Reserve
Gaulverjabaer South - Farm
Kirkjubaer Church Farm
Baugsstadir Farm
Ghost Museum, Stokkseyri
Laugardaela Church
Floaaveitan - Historic Irrigation
Aegisida Farm
Skalholt Church
Mt. Hestfjall
Mt. Vordufell
Kaldarhofdi Farm
Urridafoss
Ulfljotsvatn
Thrastarskogur
Skeidaaveitan
Skeidarettir
Seydisholar
Reykir Farm
Apavatn Lake
Skalholt
Mosfell Church
Ulfljotsvatn Church
Selfoss Church
Map Southwest Lowlands Iceland
Kerid Slag Crater
Litla Hraun
BAUGSSTADAOS - HROARSHOLTSLAEKUR - VOLI
GOLF CLUB KIDJABERG Grimsnes
GOLF CLUB HELLA Golf Course Strandarvollur
GOLF CLUB SELFOSS Golf Course Svarfholsvollur
GOLF CLUB ONDVERDARNES
EYRARBAKKI MARITIME MUSEUM
HELLA SWIMMING POOL
SELFOSS SWIMMING POOL
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
BRAUTARHOLT SWIMMING POOL
BRAUTARHOLT
SESSELJUHUS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Laugaland Swimming Pool
Ljosafoss Power Plant
GOLF COURSE LJOSAFOSS
ALFASKEID THE ELVES RACE COURSE
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Ida Bridge
Olfusarbru - Suspension bridge in Selfoss
Lastminute South Iceland
Minniborgir Restaurant
Saga Trail South Hveragerdi Olfus and Selfoss area
Car Rental in Iceland!
Bus rental
Bus Sightseeing Tours in Iceland
Eyrarbakki Travel Guide
Stokkseyri Travel Guide
South Iceland Travel Guide

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby HESTVATN

Selfoss
Floi Nature Reserve
Baugsstadir Farm
Ulfljotsvatn
Apavatn Lake
Ranga west, Angling
Stora Laxa
SOG RIVER
RIVER BRUARA
BAUGSSTADAOS - HROARSHOLTSLAEKUR - VOLI
HRUTSVATN
TANGAVATN
VILLINGAHOLTSVATN
ULFLJOTSVATN, Angling
ALFTAVATN
APAVATN
Thingvallavatn angling
GOLF CLUB KIDJABERG Grimsnes
GOLF CLUB HELLA Golf Course Strandarvollur
GOLF CLUB SELFOSS Golf Course Svarfholsvollur
GOLF CLUB ONDVERDARNES
EYRARBAKKI MARITIME MUSEUM
HELLA SWIMMING POOL
SELFOSS SWIMMING POOL
THE BOBBY FISCHER CENTER, Selfoss
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
BRAUTARHOLT SWIMMING POOL
BRAUTARHOLT
SPORTS CENTER MINNI BORG
SESSELJUHUS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Laugaland Swimming Pool
Ljosafoss Power Plant
GOLF COURSE LJOSAFOSS
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Minniborgir Restaurant
Fridheimar Restaurant
Car Rental in Iceland!
Bus Sightseeing Tours in Iceland
Eyrarbakki Travel Guide
Stokkseyri Travel Guide
South Iceland Travel Guide

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby HESTVATN

Solheimar ECO Village
Camping in Grimsnes
Hotel Selfoss
Camping Selfoss
Minniborgir Cottages
Alfaskeid Camping
Arhus Hella
Hostel Bakki and Apartments Eyrarbakki
Reykholt Camping
Brautarholt Camping
Hotel South Coast Selfoss
Guesthouse Selfoss
Cottage Arhus Hella
Guest House Farmers 9 km west of Hella
Lastminute South Iceland
Hotel Hella
Hotel Stracta Hella
Hotel Vatnsholt 16 km from Selfoss
Hotel 360 Selfoss
Guesthouse Brekkugerdi Laugaras
Hotel Kanslarinn Hella
Guesthouse Lambastadir 7 km from Selfoss
Guesthouse Hestakrain Brautarholt
Guesthouse Bitra 15 km from Selfoss
Luxury Hotels in South Iceland
Eyrarbakki Travel Guide
Stokkseyri Travel Guide

Links in HESTVATN