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About Iceland

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

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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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

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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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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Hop Lake

About Hop Lake

Lake Hop is the country’s fifth largest natural lake, situated by Hunafjordur, N-West Iceland. It has an area of 29 to 44 km², depending on the oceantides and only 1 m above sea level. Maximum depth is 8,5m. Its catchment area consists of some rivers and brooks, such as some of Iceland´s finest Salmonand Trout rivers; Gljufura and Vididalsa. The lake is saline, because of the low elevation and the influence of the tides. The lake abounds in Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Char and there are good possibilities of catching Salmon. Most of the fishing spots on the lake are accessible by car.

A visit to Lake Hop is a new and exciting choice in family and group outings, and good recreation for tourists traveling or staying in the area. Lake Hop is situated in a beautiful area and the spectacular sands of Thingeyrar devide the lake from the ocean. It is ideal to ford Lake Hop on horseback from the sands of Þingeyrar to shore at Vadhvammur by Myrkubjorg.

Lake Hop is enroute of many of Iceland’s most scenic attractions, such as the caracteristic rock and bird colony Hvítserkur and Borgarvirki, a columnar basalt fortress, used by the local people for defecive purposes during the Saga period. There are many good fishing locations on Lake Hop. Among them are Asbjarnarnes, Skollanes and by Myrkubjorg, howeverthe trail there is not easily accessible. There is a jeep-track fromNesvík to Nesbjorg, beautiful cliff-formations with rich bird-life. From Nesbjorg is a walking-trail to Steinbryggja and Vaðhvammur, which are known fishing-locations. Other popular fishing locations are Steinn as well as Kofakrokur. At Ásbjarnarnes is a fishing-cabin with coffee-facilities.

The following bait is allowed: Worm, fly, spinner and all artificial bait. Please note, that use of roe, herring and mackerel is prohibited. The fishing-season is from April 10th to September 15th. Hotel Hop by the Lake offers fishing-licences, hire of fishing gear and general services for anglers in the area. Furhtermore, it is possible to order fishing-licences here on the web.

Daily opening hours: 12 hours a day, whenever you wish!
Season: From spring to September 30th.
Bait: All bait is allowed: Fly, worm and lure.

The distance from the capital is 235 km and 25 km from Blonduos.

Photo Credit: Reykholt

Lake Hop in Icelandic

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