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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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JOHANNES S KJARVAL MEMORIAL

Region: East Iceland
Coordinates: 65.5465799° N 13.8482045° W

The country’s most renowned artist painter, Johannes S. Kjarval, was brought up at Geitavik on the East Borgarfiord Bay after the age of four.  He kept returning to this colourful and picturesque area and spent a long time there painting.

He painted the present altarpiece of the Bakkafiord church, depicting Christ standing on the rocky Elf Mound just east of the village.  When the painter’s one-hundredth anniversary was celebrated in 1885, the villagers built and unveiled his memorial standing just above the farm Geitavik, where he spent his youth. 

Johannes Kjaval in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby JOHANNES S KJARVAL MEMORIAL

Borgarfjordur Eystri/East
Unaos
Storurd
Stapavik Cove
Map of Vopnafjordur & Borgarfjordur East
Bakkagerdi Church
COVE BREIDAVIK Borgarfjordur EAST
COVE KJOLSVIK
THE NADDI LEGEND, A MONSTER STORY
NJARDVIKURSKRIDUR
HUSAVIK COVE
FAGRIHOLL
BRUNAVIK
Alfholl elf mound
HEADLAND GLETTINGSNES
HVITSERKUR East
HAFNARHOLMI Borgarfjordur Eystri
LINDARBAKKI
FARM HUSEY

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby JOHANNES S KJARVAL MEMORIAL

Vikur Hiking Trails - Borgarfjordur East
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik across Brunavik Pass (400m)
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik pass Hofstrandarskard (321m)
Borgarfjordur - Breidavik via Gagnheidi
Map of Vopnafjordur & Borgarfjordur East
SELFLJOT
COVE BREIDAVIK Borgarfjordur EAST
COVE KJOLSVIK
THE NADDI LEGEND, A MONSTER STORY
NJARDVIKURSKRIDUR
HUSAVIK COVE
FAGRIHOLL
BRUNAVIK
Alfholl elf mound
HEADLAND GLETTINGSNES
HVITSERKUR East
HAFNARHOLMI Borgarfjordur Eystri
LINDARBAKKI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby JOHANNES S KJARVAL MEMORIAL

Husavikurskali,Hut Austfjordum FTC
Breidavik, Hut Austfjords FTC Hut
Camping in Borgarfjordur Eystri
FARM HUSEY
Hotel Alfheimar Borgarfjordur East
Guesthouse Blabjorg Borgarfjordur east

Links in JOHANNES S KJARVAL MEMORIAL