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About Iceland

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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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Kleifarvatn Lake

Region: Reykjanes
Coordinates: 63.9251864° N 22.0167247° W

About Kleifarvatn Lake

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake of the Reykjanes peninsula. It is the third largest lake of southern Iceland, 9,1 km², and one of the deepest lakes of the country, 97 m. Its catchment area is small and it has no discharge. Consequently it varies in size during the year. Char fries from lake Hlidarvatn were released into it in the sixties and have thrived quite well. The best catch can be expected in the southernmost part of the lake where hot water from some hot springs runs into it.

Elsewhere the lake is very cold. There is a small fishing lodge by the lake. The barren, volcanic surroundings are uniquely beautiful.  During 2000, 2001 and 2002 the lake was considerably reduced in size in the wake of an earthquake period, which made its bed more permeable.

In 2007, sedimentation sealed the lake floor for the most part, and almost constant precipitation between August and December filled the lake basin again.  In January 2008 the lake level had more than recovered.

Kleifarvatn Lake in Icelandic

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Kleifarvatn Lake

Vogar
Bessastadir County
Gardabaer
Kopavogur
Hafnarfjordur
Strandar church
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Gvendarbrunnar - Reykjavik Municipality Waterworks
Vogastapi Headland
Vifilsstadir
Vatnsleysustrond
Vatnsleysa Farms
Thrainsskjoldur
Straumsvik
Stadarborg
Selvogur
Ellidaar Power Plants
Ogmundarhraun Lava Field
Almenningar Lava Fields
Herdisarvik
Mt. Keilir
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Bessastadir Church
Kalfatjorn
Krysuvik Church
Mts Blafjoll
Heidmork Recreational Area
Nautholsvik Thermal Beach
Open Air Museum Arbaer
Vogar Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
REYKJAVIK ENERGY
Krysuvik
KUAGERDI
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
KAPELLUHRAUN
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Reykjavik Travel Guide
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Kleifarvatn Lake

Bessastadir County
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Ellidaardalur Hike
Stadarborg
Hiking Trails - Reykjanes Peninsula
Hiking Mt.Keilir
Vogar - Njardvik Hike
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Mts Blafjoll
Burfell Trail
Vogar Swimming Pool
Sudurbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Alftanes Swimming Pool
Asvallalaug Swimming Pool
Kopavogur Swimming Pool
Salalaug Swimming Pool
Breidholtslaug Swimming Pool
HLIDARVATN
KLEIFARVATN Angling
DJUPAVATN
SELTJORN
Vifilsstadavatn, Angling
Reynisvatn, Angling
SELVATN, Angling
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Krysuvik
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Reykjavik Travel Guide
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Kleifarvatn Lake

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