- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe 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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HLIDARVATN
Region: North IcelandCoordinates: 66.2529° N 15.2002° W
Lake Hlidarvatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of 0,24 km². It is shallow and situated 9 m above sea level.
A few brooks flow through it and the lagoon Krossos and spill into the sea. Both the lake char and the brown trout in the lake are excellent. Most of the lakes in this area are also stocked with sea char and sea trout. This lake has been netted for a long time.
The distance from the capital is 643 km by the Whale Bay tunnel and 14 km from Thorshofn.
