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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

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Recreation

Travel Market

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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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Hrafnagil

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.5755° N 18.0936° W
Weather: °C, Wind at km/h, % Humidity
Population: 260

About Hrafnagil

Hrafnagil has been an estate since ancient times. It was a church site and a parsonage of the Hrafnagil County. Catholic churches there were dedicated to Peter the Apostle and an annexed church was at Kaupangur. The parishes were united with the Akureyri parish in 1863, but the Rev. continued living at Hrafnagil until 1880. The most renowned priest of Hrafnagil was Jon Arason, later the bishop at Holar, who served there from 1508 to 1519. He was later (1550) beheaded with his two sons at Skalholt, the southern bishopric, because he and his people in the northern see opposed the reformation.

Sagas of IcelandAccording to the Sturlunga Saga the most infamous slaying took place at Hrafnagil at Christmas 1258. Thorvardur Thorarinsson killed one of the most prominent and promising chieftains of the country, Thorgils Skardi Bodvarsson in cold blood. Thorgils had treated Thorvardur well, but Thorvardur felt threatened by him and did not hesitate to get him out of the way.

Hrafnagil is a school centre, and in the proximity are the cultural community centre Laugaborg, greenhouses and the so-called Christmas Land. The Energy authority of Akureyri sank boreholes on the property to supply the town and its surroundings with hot water. Natural, geothermal activity in the area was used for a swimming pool in the past and community gatherings took place there.
Hrafnagil is 12 km. South of Akureyri

Hrafnagil is on nat.is North Iceland Saga Trail

Hrafnagil in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit North Iceland

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hrafnagil

Akureyri
Munkatvera Church
Vaglaskogur
Thelamork
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Holar Church
Kaupangur Church
Modruvellir Church
Saurbaer Church in Eyjafjordur
Akureyri Church
Grund Church
Around Iceland in 7 Days
Self Drive From Akureyri
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
MODRUFELL
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
GLERARHVERFI AKUREYRI .
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Svalbardseyri
Munkathvera farm
MODRUVELLIR FARM
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hrafnagil

Thelamork
Eyjafjardara River
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Hiking in Akureyri Area
Mt. Sulur Hike
Self Drive From Akureyri
HORGA
HOLAVATN
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORDURSLOD
MYRKA
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
DAVIDSHUS - HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
Valley Glerardalur Hiking Trails
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Bautinn restaurant Akureyri
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hrafnagil

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Links in Hrafnagil