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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

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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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HRAUNSFJARDARVATN

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.904° N 23.1307° W

Lake Hraunsfjardarvatn is named after the bay Hraunsfiord and is known for its good catch, which consists of brown trout and lake char. Its total area is 2,52 km², its greatest depth 80 m and it is located 207 m above sea level.

It is discharged through river Vatnsa to lake Baularvallavatn. The anglers have to walk for half an hour from lake Selvallavatn to reach it. More paths lead to the lake, such as from the farm Hraunsfiord.

The distance from the capital is about 204 km by the Whale Bay tunnel.

Fishing Card:
Daily opening hours
Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk. Season: Spring to 30th September.
Bait: All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
Contact / landlord: Vegamót. Tel: (+354) 435-6690

Fishing card only costs 9.900 ISK.

Hraundfjardarvatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby HRAUNSFJARDARVATN

Budir Snaefellsnes
Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes
Stykkisholmur
Berserkjahraun
Helgrindur
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
Hoskuldsey Island
Thorisholmi Island
Stadur Parsonage
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Olkelda Spring
Ingjaldsholl Church
Map of West Iceland
Map of Snaefellsnes Area
Melrakkaey Island
Bjarnarhofn Church
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
GOLF CLUB MOSTRI Golf Course Vikurvollur
THINGVELLIR West Iceland
STYKKISHOLMUR SWIMMING POOL
NORWEGIAN HOUSE - REGIONAL MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
VOLCANO MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
LIBRARY OF WATER, Stykkisholmur
EIDARSETUR ICELAND Stykkisholmur
Gallery Lundi in Stykkisholmur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
BJARNARHOFN
KVIABRYGGJA
HELGAFELL
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Grundarfoss
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby HRAUNSFJARDARVATN

Budir Snaefellsnes
Ingjaldsholl Church
Map of West Iceland
LYSA CATCHMENT AREA
VATNSHOLTSVOTN
Langavatn Snaefellsnes
STADARA - HAGAVATN
MIDHUSAVATN
ALAVATN
LAROS
Hraunfjordur Lagoon
SELVALLAVATN
Baularvallavatn
GOLF CLUB STADARSVEIT
GOLF CLUB VESTARR Golf Course Bararvollur
GOLF CLUB MOSTRI Golf Course Vikurvollur
STYKKISHOLMUR SWIMMING POOL
NORWEGIAN HOUSE - REGIONAL MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
VOLCANO MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
LIBRARY OF WATER, Stykkisholmur
EIDARSETUR ICELAND Stykkisholmur
Gallery Lundi in Stykkisholmur
Grundarfjordur swimming pool
GRUNDARFJORDUR INFORMATION CENTER
Hikning Trails Snaefellsnes
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
HOFSSTADIR
Myrar and Snaefellsnes Saga Trail
Grundarfoss
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby HRAUNSFJARDARVATN

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Links in HRAUNSFJARDARVATN

Fishing card

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