- 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.
According to the Book of Settlements, Ingimundur the Old Thorsteinsson settled the on the advice of the Danish king. The Vatnsdaela Saga tells us about him and his relatives. Ingimundur was a kind man and treated his people well. Once he invited a man by the name Hrollaugur to stay as long as he wanted and treated him well. This man eventually shot a spear right through Ingimundur where he stood on a mound called Godholl near the farm. Ingimundur was so noble-minded, that he sent him a message before he died and urged him to get away before his relatives came to kill him.