- 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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HOSKULDSVATN
Region: North IcelandCoordinates: 65.95° N 17.2167° W
Lake Hoskuldsvatn has an area of 1,26 km². It is very shallow and situated 262 m above sea level on the moor Reykjaheidi, just south of the town Husavik on the north coast.
During dry spells the road is passable by all cars. The catch is lake char. Occasionally lake char fries have been released into the lake. The lake was named after the first settler of the area, Hoskuldur, who drowned in it.
The distance from the capital is about 490 km by the Whale Bay tunnel and 10 from Husavik.
