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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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 | Hiking Holaskjol to Lake Aftavatn to Thorsmork

Hut Landmannalaugar |<-Hiking Landmannalaugar-Thorsmork -> | Hut Hrafntinnusker 12 km | Hut Alftavatn 12 km| Hut Emstrur 15 km | Thorsmork 15 km

Lake Alftavatn

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.854269° N 19.25016° W

The Whooper Swan Lake is situated just south of The Middle Route. It is quite deep and a few decades ago some lake char was released into it Whooper swans were hunted there in the past. In 1838 a farmer drowned in the lake, when he was hunting the swans by chasing them on a swimming horse.

There are two tourist huts near the lake, one of which is solely meant for hikers. The surroundings are well worth a closer inspection and a stopover in the huts.

Alftavatn in Icelandic

Driving Fjallabak Middel Route 

Photo: By Chmee2/Valtameri,

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Lake Alftavatn

Einhyrningur Mountain
Stakkholt Gorge
Markarfljot River
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Torfajokull glacier
Teigstungur
Domadalur Route Fjallabaksleid Nyrdri (F-225)
Domadalur Valley
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Landmannahellir
Emstrur
Fjallabak Sydra Route
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Husadalur Thorsmork
Hrafntinnusker
Hamraskogar Thorsmork
Thorsmork
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Mt. Brennisteinsalda
Map of The Highland
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Tindfjoll
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Practical information before enter Highlands
Domadalur Route Saga
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Maelifell Mt.
Iceland to see and do
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Lake Alftavatn

Hiking in Thorsmork
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
GALTALAEKUR
FROSTASTADAVATN, Landmannaleid
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Practical information before enter Highlands
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Lake Alftavatn

Mountain Huts, Camping in Thorsmork
Dalakofinn Utivist Mountain Hut
ITA Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
Alftavatn Huts ITA
Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA
Volcano Huts - Husadalur Thorsmork
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Strutur Mountain Hut Maelifellssandur
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Hvanngil Hut ITA
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Iceland Touring Association ITA -
Landmannalaugar
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Luxury accommodations in Highland
Camping Thorsmork
Camping Alftavatn
Camping Emstrur
Camping at Hrafntinnusker
Accommodations in Fjallabak area
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Buses related to Lake Alftavatn

BUS SCHEDULES – HIGHLANDS & INTERIOR
BUS SCHEDULES – SOUTH ICELAND
Hiking Passport (Laugavegur and/or Fimmvorduhals)

Links in Lake Alftavatn

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