- 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.
The settler of the area, Audur Ketilsdottir, lived there and many other remarkable personalities followed. Among them was Thordur Gellir (10th century), who was one of the most important chieftains of West Iceland in his time and participated in the establishment of the so-called Quarter Courts to improve the judicial system of the country. Hvamms-Sturla Thordarson (1115-1183), the ancestor of the Sturlungar Dynasty and the father of Snorri Sturluson, lived there. He was a hard and a clever man, who is better dealt with in the Sturlunga Saga.