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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

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

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

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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HREDAVATN

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.765° N 21.552° W

Lake Hredavatn has an area of 1,14 km², lies 56 m above sea level and its greatest depth is 20 m. Its discharge is Hrauna, which mainly runs under the lava field Grabrokarhraun. The lake is situated a short distance from road nr. 1. The number of permits is not limited. The catch consists mainly of lake char and some brown trout, mostly ½-2 pounders. The surroundings of the lake are extremely beautiful and offer a few possibilities for hiking to charming spots such as the crater Grabrok (view), the waterfalls of the fine salmon river Nordura and the lava spot Paradise near the river. According to the legends some mysterious animal or monster occupied the lake, but is rarely to be seen nowadays.

The distance from the capital is 107 km and 33 km from Borgarnes.

Fishing Card:
Daily opening hours 0700-2400
Fishing 20 May to  30th September.
Bait: All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.

Fishing card only costs 9.900 ISK.

Hredavatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby HREDAVATN

Bifrost
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Mt Trollakirkja, Holtavorduheidi
Sturlureykir
Map of Borgarfjordur Area
Hvanneyri Church
Reykholt Church
Hjardarholt Church
VARMALAND SWIMMING POOL
KLEPPJARNSREYKIR SWIMMING POOL
SKRIFLA GOLF CLUB, Reykholtsdal
HVANNEYRI
HEGGSSTADIR
Hestur farm
GRABROK LAVA FIELD
BAULA
GLANNI WATERFALL
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
TVERFELL FARM
Murders and Executions West Iceland
Krauma Deildartunguhver

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby HREDAVATN

Hiking in Bifrost
FLOKADALSA
REYKJADALSA
HVITA: Brennan, Straumar, Svarthofdi, Skuggi
NORDURA
GLJUFURA
VIKRAVATN
GUFUARVATN
HVITARVELLIR
VARMALAND SWIMMING POOL
KLEPPJARNSREYKIR SWIMMING POOL
SKRIFLA GOLF CLUB, Reykholtsdal
Hestur farm
GRABROK LAVA FIELD
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
Travel Guide Borgarfjordur
Stafholt
VARMALAEKUR FARM
Borgarfjordur Saga Trail
Krauma Deildartunguhver

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby HREDAVATN

Camping in Varmaland
Fosshotel Reykholt Islandshotel
Hotel Varmaland Borgarfjordur
Hotel Hraunsnef Borgarfjordur
Hotel Hamar Icelandair Borgarfjordur
Hotel Bifrost
Guesthouse Cabin Hestaland 17 km. from Borgarnes
Guesthouse Steindorsstadir Reykholtsdal

Links in HREDAVATN

Fishing card