- 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.
1870, Rev. Bjorn Halldorsson had the rectory enlarged and old part renovated. The old rectory at Laufas is considered to be the prototype of the Icelandic architecture (many gables side by side), but much larger than most other such complexes. Usually, between 20 and 30 people lived at Laufas because many farmhands were needed to reap the benefits of the farm, such as the haymaking, the fishing in the river and the collection of eiderdown along the coastline. The members of the Women’s Society of the district, Hlin, collected various old things, appliances, utensils, furniture and tools and gave them to the old rectory to make it look like it did, when it was occupied. The rectory was rebuilt in 1956 and during the years 1978-1980 thorough reparations were carried out. In the year 2000 further restorations were commenced. Rev. Thorvardur Thormar was the last one to occupy the old rectory. He and his people moved to the new one in 1936. The old rectory has not been occupied since. The following rectory (1936) is used for the catering of the visitors, offering a simple menu consisting of traditional national refreshments.