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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

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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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HJALTEYRI

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.8299395° N 18.2486062° W

Hamlet Hjalteyri is located in the Galmastrond Area north of town Akureyri. It started developing at the turn of the 19th century and soon became very active. Its small harbour, sheltered by a spit of land, was improved much later (1980). Hjalteyri became an authorized trading post in 1897. In 1905, Norwegian entrepreneurs started fishing and processing herring there in 1880. The Swedish followed suit in 1905, then the Scottish and German in 1906. Sometimes herring was netted from land at Hjalteyri, when the great schools entered the bay.

Icelandic entrepreneurs took over in 1913 and continued until the herring disappeared from the fishing grounds in the sixties. The people at Hjalteyri suffered less economically than most other fishing towns in the northern part of the country, because they continued fishing from small boats and the catch was good. Several companies have been established at Hjalteyri during the decades. A research centre for the aqua farming of the Atlantic Halibut was established there in 1985 and the results have been excellent.

In old factory at Hjaltryri during summer is a gallerie.

Hjalteyri in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby HJALTEYRI

Akureyri
Dalvik
Grenivik
Kaldbakur
Vaglaskogur
Upsi - Upsastrond
Thelamork
Mt Kerling
Hrisey Island
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Maps of Akureyri & Eyjafjordur Area
Kaupangur Church
Modruvellir Church
Akureyri Church
Around Iceland in 7 Days
FNJOSKA
GOLF CLUB DALVIK
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
ARNGRIMSSTOFA VALLEY SVARFADARDALUR
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
DALVIK SWIMMING POOL
DALVIK - BRIMNES
THE BEER SPA, ARSKOGSSANDUR
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
GLERARHVERFI AKUREYRI .
Flateyjardalur
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
KALFSKINN
ARSKOGSSANDUR
Hrisey ferry Schedule
The House of Shark Jorundur, Hrisey
GRENIVIK FISHING MUSEUM
Swimming Pool Grenivik
Golf Course Hvammi, Grenivik
Arctic Coast Way 4, Siglufjordur - Olafsfjordur - Dalvik to Akureyri
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Travel Guide North Iceland
Svalbardseyri
MODRUVELLIR FARM
Hauganes
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby HJALTEYRI

Thelamork
Eyjafjardara River
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Hiking in Akureyri Area
Maps of Akureyri & Eyjafjordur Area
FNJOSKA
HORGA
GOLF CLUB DALVIK
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
SVARFADARDALSA
LAUFAS
ARNGRIMSSTOFA VALLEY SVARFADARDALUR
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORDURSLOD
MYRKA
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
DAVIDSHUS - HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
DALVIK SWIMMING POOL
DALVIK - BRIMNES
THE BEER SPA, ARSKOGSSANDUR
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
Valley Glerardalur Hiking Trails
Flateyjardalur
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
KALFSKINN
Hrisey ferry Schedule
The House of Shark Jorundur, Hrisey
GRENIVIK FISHING MUSEUM
Golf Course Hvammi, Grenivik
Arctic Coast Way 4, Siglufjordur - Olafsfjordur - Dalvik to Akureyri
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Bautinn restaurant Akureyri
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby HJALTEYRI

Camping in Dalvik
Akureyri Touring Association ATA
Husabakki Camping
Lonsa Camping, Akureyri
Camping in Grenivik
Camping Hamrar Akureyri
Guesthouse Lam Inn Eyjafjordur
HOTEL AKUREYRI
Hotel Dalvik
Hotel Apartment Acco Akureyri
Hostel Akureyri
Guesthouse Arnarnes Paradis Eyjafjordur
Guesthouse Artun Grenivik
Apartment Briet Akureyri
Guesthouse Baegisa Horgardalur
Hotel Centrum Akureyri
Hotel Hafdals Eyjafjordur
Hotel North near Akureyri
Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi Eyjafjordur
Hotel Kea Akureyri

Links in HJALTEYRI