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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.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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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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Western Kverkfjoll Mountains Hike

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 64.7474453° N 16.6326571° W
Hiking time:
Difficulty: difficult
Length: km
Elevation: m
Highest Point: 1700 m m


The tour starts from the hut Sigurdarskali, heading toward the Kverkjokull glacier north of the ice cave, and proceeds upward to the south over the glacier, past crevasses into marginal rocky slopes. The tour continues upward and across the Langafonn slope, then via the ravine Hveratagl to The Icelandic Glaciological Society’s hut at an altitude of about 1700 m.

Gönguleidir Kverkfjoll in Icelandic

 

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Western Kverkfjoll Mountains Hike

Kverkfjoll
Kistufell
Gaesavotn Route
Hvannalindir
Holuhraun
Mts Kverkfjoll
Map of Gaesavatna and Sprengisandur Route

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Western Kverkfjoll Mountains Hike

Hiking Trails Kverkfjoll and Hvannalindir
Kverkfjallarani - Ravine Hveragil Hike
Sigurdarskali -Mt Virkisfell - Mt Biskupsfell Hike
Hut Sigurdarskali - Kverkjokull Glacier Ice Cave Hike
Through Eastern Kverkfjallarani to Ravine Hveragil Hike
Hvannalindir - Kreppuhryggur Ridge - Krepputhrong Narrow Hike
Skarphedins Peak - Kverk Pass - Hut Sigurdarskali Hike
Hvannalindir - Ruins of the Outlaw Lair - Hill Lindakeilir Hike
Hvannalindir Area - River Lindaa - Krikatjorn Pond Hike
Mts. Lindafjoll - Mt. Rifnihnjukur - Mts. Upptyppingar Hike
Hiking Trails Kverkfjoll - Hvannalindir

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Western Kverkfjoll Mountains Hike 954

Mountain Hut Sigurdarskali Kverkfjoll

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