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About Iceland

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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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Recreation

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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 Mt.Keilir

Region: Reykjanes
Coordinates: 63.8894906° N 22.1835142° W
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Length: Various km
Elevation: 250m. m
Highest Point: 379m. m


The usual route is to walk to the mountain from the north of Oddafell, but it is also possible to walk from Raudhol, just over the middle between Reykjanesbraut and Oddafell. Keilir is a unique mountain in the west of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The mountain, which is stretched, is seen widely, e.g. from the shores of the capital area, the coast and rosemary valleys.

This formidable mountain emerged from an eruption under a glacier during the ice age. Initially, Keilir has been a part of the mooring ridges that have been destroyed over the years, due to the weather, and hid the new lava so that the mountain remains.
Walking distance to the mountain is about 2-3 hours if you leave the north of Oddafell or from Raudhol north-west. The increase is about 250 meters.

How to get there?

To get to Keili, drive east of Reykjanesbraut to the west of Kuagerdi, where you can take of the road towards Vatnsleysustrandarvegur. The road then leads to to Hoskuldarvellir, from where the Hike is usually started north of Oddafell.
It is good to walk on the mountain, although there are steep slopes, but be sure to keep it safe. However, there is a clear footpath between Oddafell and the peak. When going up, Hrafnafell is on the right and goes out from Keili to the north. A guestbook awaits at the top of the mountain for travelers to sign their visit to the peak.

Mt.Keilir in Icelandic

Photocredit:  Wikimedia Commons.

 

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hiking Mt.Keilir

Vogar
The Blue Lagoon
Gardabaer
Njardvik Reykjanesbaer
Hafnarfjordur
Grindavik
Vogastapi Headland
Vifilsstadir
Vatnsleysustrond
Vatnsleysa Farms
Thrainsskjoldur
Mt Fagradalsfjall
Straumsvik
Stakksfjordur
Stadur church Reykjanes
Stadarborg
Selatangar - Mt. Festarfjall
Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes
Ogmundarhraun Lava Field
Kleifarvatn Lake
Almenningar Lava Fields
Herdisarvik
Mt. Keilir
Map of Southwest Iceland
Kalfatjorn
Krysuvik Church
Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Krysuvik
KUAGERDI
REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Saga Trail Reykjanes
KAPELLUHRAUN
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Arnarsetur
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjanes Travel guide
Mt Thorbjorn

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hiking Mt.Keilir

The Blue Lagoon
Grindavik
Stadarborg
Selatangar - Mt. Festarfjall
Reykjanes Peninsula
Kleifarvatn Lake
Hiking Trails - Reykjanes Peninsula
Vogar - Njardvik Hike
Map of Southwest Iceland
Burfell Trail
Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Sudurbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Asvallalaug Swimming Pool
HLIDARVATN
KLEIFARVATN Angling
DJUPAVATN
SELTJORN
Vifilsstadavatn, Angling
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Krysuvik
REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjanes Travel guide
Mt Thorbjorn

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hiking Mt.Keilir 954

Vogar
Camping in Grindavik
Camping in Vogar
Hotel Keflavik
Guesthouse Keflavik
Hotel Keilir
Guesthouse Alex
Hotel Grindavik
Hotel Vogar
Hotel Grasteinn
Hotel Duus Keflavik
Hotel Volcano Grindavik
Cottages Harbour View Grindavik
Reykjavik Travel Guide

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