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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 Laugavegur Trail->

Mt. Brennisteinsalda

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.9808353° N 19.148027° W

The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland. Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near Landmannalaugar.

The name means in English: sulphur wave. It comes from the sulphur spots which have coloured its sides. But there are other colours, too: green from mosses, black and blue from lava and ashes, red from iron in the earth. It could very well be the most colourful mountain of Iceland and so its picture is often found in books and calendars.

The mountain is still visibly an active volcano with hot sulphur springs and vapour at its sides. The hiking trail Laugavegur passes by. In front of it there is an obsidian lava field.

Brennisteinsalda in Icelandic

Brennisteinsalda. Photo: By Jerzystrzelecki|Jerzy Strzelecki (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Steaming lava formations near Brennisteinsalda. Photo: Christopher Michel [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Christopher Michel [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Mt. Brennisteinsalda

Lake Alftavatn
Torfajokull glacier
Domadalur Route Fjallabaksleid Nyrdri (F-225)
Domadalur Valley
Landmannahellir
Emstrur
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Hrafntinnusker
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Utivist Travel Association
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Map of The Highland
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Bus Schedule TREX: Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik
Practical information before enter Highlands
Domadalur Route Saga
Murders and Executions The Highlands
Vatnsfell Power Station
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
Iceland to see and do
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Mt. Brennisteinsalda

Lake Alftavatn
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Bus Schedule TREX: Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
Lakes of The Fjallabak Area
SAUDLEYSUVATN. Fjallabak area
LODMUNDARVATN, Fjallabak area
LIFRARFJALLAVATN, Landmanna Route
ESKIHLIDARVATN, Landmannaleid
HNAUSAPOLLUR, Veidivotn area
FROSTASTADAVATN, Landmannaleid
LJOTIPOLLUR, Landmanna route
BLAUTAVER Fjallabak North
KYLINGAVATN, Fjallabak area
KIRKJUFELLSVATN, Landmanna Route
TJALDVATN Veidvotn area
LAKES KVISLARVATN - ESKIVATN - LANGAVATN, Veidivotn area
ONYTAVATN, Veidivotn area
ONEFNDAVATN, Veidivotn area
LAKE FELLSENDAVATN
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Practical information before enter Highlands
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Vatnsfell Power Station
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
Iceland to see and do
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Mt. Brennisteinsalda

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