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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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Bildsey Island

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 65.123596° N 22.708606° W

About Island Bildsey

This island is to the north-northeast of the town Stykkisholmur.  In 1702, 16 people lived there, when its fishing outfits had been abandoned because of the dwindling fisheries.  Three boats, five heads of cattle and seventeen sheep were on the island at the time.

The advantages of the island were divided between its inhabitants and the ones on Island Arney, who reaped egg and down pickings, puffins and seals every other year. In 1920 the number of inhabitants was 15, and in 1946 the island was totally abandoned.

Islands of Breidafjordur

Bildsey in Icelandic

Get an education when travel:

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Bildsey Island

Stykkisholmur
Alftafjordur West Iceland
Berserkjahraun
Bolstadur
Bjarneyjar Islands
Brokey Island
Gjardeyjar Islands
Fagurey Island
Gvendareyjar Islands
Hoskuldsey Island
Klakkeyjar Islands
Thorisholmi Island
Rifgirdingar Islands
Purkey Island
Oxney Island
Vadstakksey Island
Breidafjordur Islands, The Thousand islands bay
Bjarnarhofn Church
Stykkisholmur Church
Farm Breidabolstadur
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
BJARNARHOFN
HELGAFELL

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Bildsey Island

Brokey Island
Breidafjordur Islands, The Thousand islands bay
LONGUVOTN
SELVALLAVATN
GOTUVATN
GOLF CLUB MOSTRI Golf Course Vikurvollur
STYKKISHOLMUR SWIMMING POOL
NORWEGIAN HOUSE - REGIONAL MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
VOLCANO MUSEUM, Stykkisholmur
LIBRARY OF WATER, Stykkisholmur
Gallery Lundi in Stykkisholmur
HOFSSTADIR

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Bildsey Island

Camping in Stykkisholmur
Breidafjordur Islands, The Thousand islands bay
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur Islandshotel
Hotel and Cottages Stundarfridur near Stykkisholmur
Hotel Egilsen Stykkisholmur

Links in Bildsey Island