- 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.
during the Middle Ages and also the main harbour of the bishopric Holar.
According to The Book of Settlements, the first horses brought to the country, were unloaded there. The houses still standing at Kolkuos are a dwelling house (1903) and an abattoir (1913). A society was established to forward archaeological excavations and research of the area, both on dry land and in the sea, during the first years of the 21st century. Among its main goals is research concerning the social and economic role of the trading post in the past and the restoration of the aforementioned houses. The society’s prime role in the beginning is to attract individuals, companies, and the government to fund the project, and later on to establish a new society of the friends of the project for future funding.