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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

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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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Markarfljot –

Hiking Laugavegur |<- ITA Hvanngil Hut->| Fjallabk south

Hvanngil Hut ITA

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.8318° N 19.2048° W

The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people in four rooms. The Midvegur Route starts at the farm and church site Keldur with its ancient farm houses and Folk Museum. The road continues across the Langviu Lava Field, River Markarfljot and past Lake Alftavatn, where there are two of the Icelandic Touring Association’s huts Fi.is for the hikers on the “Laugavegur Hiking Trail”.  GPS co-ordinates: 64°50.026 19°12.507.

MOUNTAIN HUT Hvanngil
Price Per person.
Ikr. 13000.-

Camping Hvanngil
Price Per person.
Ikr. 2800.-

It is necessary to book accommodation in the huts in advance and to pay. Otherwise the place is not guaranteed.The office of ITA in Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík gives more information and receives bookings.

Telephone: +354 860-3336/499-0675

Email: fi@fi.is

Hvanngil in Icelandic

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Highland Travel Guide
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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hvanngil Hut ITA

Einhyrningur Mountain
Markarfljot River
Lake Alftavatn
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Torfajokull glacier
Teigstungur
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Emstrur
Fjallabak Sydra Route
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Husadalur Thorsmork
Hrafntinnusker
Hamraskogar Thorsmork
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Thorsmork Travel Guide
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Utivist Travel Association
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Mt. Brennisteinsalda
Map of The Highland
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Bus Schedule TREX: Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik
Tindfjoll
Bus Schedule Reykjavik Excursions: Thorsmork - Reykjavik
Bus Schedules Reykjavik -via Hvolsvollur -Thorsmork
BUS SCHEDULES - HIGHLANDS & INTERIOR
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
Practical information before enter Highlands
Domadalur Route Saga
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Maelifell Mt.
Iceland to see and do
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hvanngil Hut ITA

Hiking in Thorsmork
Lake Alftavatn
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Landmannalaugar
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Bus Schedule TREX: Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik
Bus Schedule Reykjavik Excursions: Thorsmork - Reykjavik
Bus Schedules Reykjavik -via Hvolsvollur -Thorsmork
BUS SCHEDULES - HIGHLANDS & INTERIOR
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
GALTALAEKUR
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Practical information before enter Highlands
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Iceland to see and do
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hvanngil Hut ITA

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Buses related to Hvanngil Hut ITA

Hiking Passport (Laugavegur and/or Fimmvorduhals)

Links in Hvanngil Hut ITA

The Iceland Touring Association
Highland Map