- 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.
The Saga of Njall the wise is the most read and most popular saga of the country. Among other interesting chapters is the story of the bloody vengeance following the slaying of the hero Gunnar Hamundarson, which was carried out by Njal’s sons. This brought 100 of their enemies to their father’s farm, which they set on fire to kill the three sons, Grimur, Helgi and Skarphedinn. Only one man, Njal’s son in law Kari, escaped. He then continued carrying out the blood feud until he eventually reached reconciliation with the last arsonist and married his daughter.