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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

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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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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Hiking in Hesteyri

Region: Westfjords
Coordinates: 66.335854° N 22.890261° W
Hiking time: Various
Difficulty: moderate
Length: Various km
Elevation: Various m
Highest Point: Various m


From Hesteyri over the Kjaransvik Pass. The route lies along the edge of Innri-Hesteyrarbrun and then follows the cairns to the pass. It is also possible to turn off on the way and proceed through the Fljotsskard Pass to Cove Fljotavik.

An easy route lies up the Hesteyri Valley along River Hesteyri to Latrar on Cove Adalvik.

The hillock Hofdi offers a good view over the abandoned hamlet and its surroundings.

The route over the so-called Gotuhjalli along the coast at the foot of Mt Nongilsfjall leads to Eyrar and from there a clear path continues over the Stadarheidi Moorland to the abandoned farm Saebol on Cove Adalvik.

Photo Credit: Visit Westfjords

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hiking in Hesteyri

Bolungarvik
Hornstrandir Travel Guide
Jokulfirdir
Fljotavik
Hesteyri, Jokulfjords
Hloduvik Cove
Hrafnfjordur
Veidileysufjordur
Unadsdalur
Straumnes
Rekavik Cove
Oshlid
Cove Adalvik
GOLF CLUB BOLUNGARVIK
OSVOR MUSEUM
BOLUNGARVIK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
THE SWIMMING POOL. Bolungarvik
GRUNNAVIK
KJARANSVIK
GRAENAHLID
ISAFJORDUR BAY
Hornstrandir Travel Guide

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hiking in Hesteyri

Hornstrandir Travel Guide
Hiking routes in Bolungarvik in Hornstrandir
Hiking in Fljotavik
Hiking in Hloduvik
Rekavik Cove
SYDRADALSVATN
OSVOR MUSEUM
BOLUNGARVIK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Rekavikurvatn. Hornstrandir
THE SWIMMING POOL. Bolungarvik
Hornstrandir Travel Guide

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hiking in Hesteyri 954

Bolungarvik
Camping in Jokulfirdir
Camping in Hornstrandir
Camping in Bolungarvik
Camping in Hesteyri
Camping in Hloduvik
Camping in Lonafjordur

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