- 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.
of land almost closes its mouth and at the end of it is sunny and sheltered area, where 84 species of plants thrive at an elevation of 420-440 m above sea level (marsh cinquefoil, marsh marigold, wood crane’s bill, angelica, stone bramble, birch, willow and juniper).
According to a legend, an elderly man regularly brought a mare with a foal to Karlsdrattur. He left the foal on one side of the cove and took the mare to the other side. Then he fastened a long net to the mare, let it swim across the mouth of the cove to the foal, and held the other end of the net rope. He then walked around the cove and caught a lot of lake char every time. Ruins of a fishermen’s’ shelter were found on the cove late in the 19th century.