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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

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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Medalfellsvatn, Angling

Region: Reykjavik Area
Coordinates: 64.312° N 21.5951° W

Lake Medalfellsvatn is located close to the Whale Bay (Hvalfiord). Its discharge is Bugda, which enters Laxa, one of the best salmon rivers of the country. Consequently quite a few salmons are caught in the lake every summer along with the brown trout and lake char.

The total area of the lake is 2 km² and its averages 2-5 m, the greatest depth being 18 m. The shoreline of the lake is 6 km long. The surface of the lake lies 46 m above sea level. There are a few holiday houses in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

Fishing Card
Daily opening hours:

Fishing is allowed from 7.00 to 22.00 every day of the week.
Season:
The fishing season starts 19st of April and ends 20th of September.
Bait:

Fly, lure and worm is allowed.

Fishing card only costs 9.900 ISK.

Medalfellsvatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Medalfellsvatn, Angling

Glymur
Grundartangi
Skorradalur
Reykjavik
Mosfellsbaer
Thyrill
Therney Island
Saurbaer Church
Sanda Village
Reykjavik Harbor
Reykjavik Airport
Ellidaar Power Plants
Perlan
Althingishusid - The Icelandic Parliament House
Map of The Reykjavik Area
The Islands of Reykjavik
Akurey Island
Engey Island
Geldinganes Headland
Kollafjordur Bay
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Icelandic Vikings
Lutheran Cathedral
Catholic Church
Hallgrims Church
Reykjavik Botanical Gardens
The Cabinet House
Reykjavik City Hall
Culture House
Family and Domestic Animal Garden
Gufunes
Harpa Concert Hall
Hofdi House
Korpulfsstadir
Laugardalur Valley
Mogilsa
Nautholsvik Thermal Beach
Open Air Museum Arbaer
Old Prison Reykjavik
Supermarkets in Iceland
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
MARIUHOFN
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Valley Eilifsdalur
Gljufrasteinn House of Halldor Laxness
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Kringlan Shopping Mal
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Flyover Iceland
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Sippurinn at Reykjavik harbour
Play Air
Icelandair
Ingolfur Arnarson
Sky lagoon
Booking Iceland
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Medalfellsvatn, Angling

Glymur
Reykjavik
Mt. Esja Hike
Ellidaardalur Hike
Oskjuhlid Hike
Videy Hike
Skorradalsvatn Lake
Hvalvatn Lake
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Icelandic Vikings
Hiking Around Reykjavik
Hiking Trails Around Mt. Hengill
Supermarkets in Iceland
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
Sundhollin Swimming Pool
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
Seltjarnarnes Swimming Pool
Lagafellslaug Swimming Pool
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
Ellidara Angling, Salmon
Ulvarsa angling
Leirvogsa, Angling
Laxa in Kjos - Bugda
BOTNSA
ELLIDAVATN, Angling
Reynisvatn, Angling
Hafravatn, Angling
Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
EIRIKSVATN
Seleyri
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
Asmundur Sveinsson Museum
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
National Museum of Iceland
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Icelandair
Sky lagoon
Booking Iceland
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Medalfellsvatn, Angling

Reykjavik
Camping in Mosskogar Mosfellsbaer
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Skjaldbreidur
Centerhotel Thingholt
Centerhotel Midgardur
Centerhotel Plaza
Centerhotel Klopp
Hotel Skuggi
Hotel Kriunes
Hotel Hill
Hotel Black Pearl Reykjavik
Fosshotel Baron
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Grand Reykjavik
Hotel Klettur
Hotel Vellir
Hotel Borg
Hotel Fron
Hotel Holt
Hotel Laxnes Mosfellsbaer
Hotel Lotus
Hotel Odinsve
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
Hotel Kvosin
Hotel Midgardur Center
Hotel Oddson
Reykjavik Lights Hotel Kea
Sand Hotel Kea
Hotel Storm Kea
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Hafnarfjall Near Borgarnes
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Hostel Laugarvatn
Luxury Hotels in Iceland
Luxury Hotels Capital Area
The Reykjavik Edition
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
Reykjavik Travel Guide

Links in Medalfellsvatn, Angling

Fishing card