- 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.
In 1106, the country was devided into two dioceses and the owner of Holar decided to donate the property “for God’s sake and the necessity of the holy church”, as he put it according to The Saga of Jon the Holy. Holar remained an Episcopal seat for almost seven centuries, 1106-1798. Like the Episcopal seat for the southern see, Holar was a very important centre of culture and education and ecclesiastical- and political power. During the presence of the bishops, it was an educational centre, with some interruptions until 1802. The present church at Holar was consecrated in 1763 without being finished. The house was badly constructed and constant repairs had to be carried out. In 1886, the tiled roof was removed and a wooden one with corrugated iron was built.