- 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.
and colourful rhyolite and high temperature area called Torfajokull. The plain lies about 600 m above sea level. It is rather flat and barren and during the melting season, when large parts of it are under water, the travellers have to be careful not to get bogged down in the quagmires. The plain was named after a low, free-standing mountain, Maelifell, on its eastern part.
People crossing the interior areas in winter often encountered snowstorms and died of exposure. In 1868 four men perished and in 1968 two men as well, when their helicopter crashed. They survived the crash, but died of exposure.