- 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.
Merchants arrived with wares in the summer, pitched their tents, and only did their business during the “buying season”. Icelandic and Norwegian commerce diminished and declined and was replaced by the English and German tradesmen. The oldest sources mention a trading post on the Isafiord Bay, to be exact on the spit of land called Skutulsfjardareyri, run by the Hansa League traders in 1569. In 1602, King Christian VI of Denmark, decreed a monopoly for Danish tradesmen in Iceland. The Danish probably took over the Hansa League posts and raised new dwellings and warehouses when the old became obsolete. The trading post houses in Nedstikaupstadur were all built in the latter part of this period of monopolization.