- 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.
In 1551, the Danish king sent a detail of soldiers to Iceland to fight the followers of the late, catholic bishop Jon Arason (1550), who sitll opposed the reformation in the North. Upon receiving the news of their arrival in the Eyjafiord Area, Helga, the mistress of the late bishop, took her most valuable belongings, and, in the company of most of the other women at Holar, they pitched camouflaged tents in the slopes of Mt Glodafeykir during the time the soldiers were looking for her. The farmers in the area secretly suppied the women with necessities during their hide.