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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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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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Murders and Executions The Highlands

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 64.0717° N 19.2271° W

According to the Book of Settlements (in the early 12th century) and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders, executions and slayings took place in Iceland

Highland:
Domadalur Route:
FROSTASTADAVATN

GRANAHAUGAR

Sprengisandur Route:

Kaldidalur Route:

Eiriksjokull Glacier 
Kaldidalur route

Hallbjarnarvordur 
Kaldidalur route

Beinholl 
Kjolur route

HIGHLAND ICELAND SAGA

Murders and Executions North Iceland

Murders and Executions South Iceland 

Murder and Executions East Iceland

Murder and Executions Westfjords and Strandir

Murder and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area

History and traditions

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Murders and Executions The Highlands

Torfajokull glacier
Domadalur Route Fjallabaksleid Nyrdri (F-225)
Domadalur Valley
Markarfljot river
Landmannaleid route
Landmannahellir
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Hrafntinnusker
Hrauneyjar - Sigalda - Versalir
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Mt. Brennisteinsalda
Domadalur Route Saga

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Murders and Executions The Highlands

Laugavegur Hike - Guided tour 4 days and 3 Days
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir and Leirubakki Farm
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Thorisvatn Lake
Laugavegur - Hike from Landmannalaugar or Thorsmork
GALTALAEKUR
Highland Angling
Lakes of The Fjallabak Area
SAUDLEYSUVATN
HRAFNABJARGAVATN
LODMUNDARVATN Fjallabak area
HERBJARNARFELLSVATN
LIFRARFJALLAVATN
ESKIHLIDARVATN
HNAUSAPOLLUR
FROSTASTADAVATN
LJOTIPOLLUR
BLAUTAVER
KYLINGAVATN
KIRKJUFELLSVATN
LAKE FELLSENDAVATN
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Spordoldulon Angling
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Murders and Executions The Highlands

ITA Mountain Huts in Landmannalaugar
Landmannahellir Cottages
Afangagil Mountain Hut
Utivist Mountain Hut - Dalakofinn
ITA Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
Highland Center Hrauneyjar
ITA - The Iceland Touring Association
HIGHLAND CENTER HRAUNEYJAR, Accommodations
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Camping Landmannalaugar
Camping Landmannahellir
Camping at Hrafntinnusker
Accommodations in Fjallabak area

Links in Murders and Executions The Highlands