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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

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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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Nordic Iceland

Region: Reykjavik Area
Coordinates: 64.1265206° N 21.6974393° W

Nordic Adventure Travel:

Iceland is an island country at the confluence of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, east of Greenland and immediately south of the Arctic Circle, atop the constructive boundary of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge about 860 km (534 mi) from Scotland and 4,200 km (2,610 mi) from New York City.

Time
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is a constant in Iceland the whole year round.

Weather in Iceland
Iceland enjoys a much milder climate than its name and location adjacent to the Arctic circle would imply. A branch of the Gulf Stream flows along the southern and the western coast greatly moderating the climate. However, this brings mild Atlantic air in contact with colder Arctic air resulting in a climate that is marked by frequent changes in weather and storminess. Furthermore this leads to more rainfall in the southern and western part than in the northern part of the island.

The summer tourist season is from late May to early September. During the first half of this period the sun stays above the horizon for almost 24 hours and the interplay of light and shadows on mountains, lava fields and glaciers yield an ever changing landscape. However, even during the middle of summer the sky is frequently cloudy or overcast and the sunshine does not warm the air much. Hence, during daytime, the air is usually cool (“refreshing” is the local euphemism) and cold during night time.

The winter season is the abode of long nights, and severe winter storms. However, the silence of the frozen expanse and the dance of the Aurora Borealis on a clear night sky draws an increasing number of tourists.

During summertime tourists should bring a windbreaker, rainwear, a thick pullover (wool or fleece) and sturdy walking shoes. Travellers who are camping or heading into the interior will need warm underwear and socks, rubber boots and a warm sleeping bag.

During wintertime tourist should bring warm clothing, warm coat, mittens etc. Iceland has many swimming pools, usually with geothermally heated water. Hence, in either season a visitor should bring a swim suit.

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Iceland is also part of Atlantic Ocean

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Nordic Iceland

Akranes, West Iceland
Borgarnes, Borgarfjordur
Glymur
Grundartangi
Skorradalur
Vogar
Thorlakshofn
Thingvellir National Park
Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri
Bessastadir County
The Blue Lagoon
Seltjarnarnes
Selfoss
Gardabaer
Reykjavik
Olfus County
Mosfellsbaer
Kopavogur
Hveragerdi
Hafnarfjordur
Grindavik
Arnarbaeli
Ingolfsfjall
Kaldadarnes
Kolvidarholl
Hellisheidi Power Plant
Reykir Hveragerdi
Thuridarbud, Stokkseyri
Strandar church
Floi Nature Reserve
Baugsstadir Farm
Hjalli Church Farm
Ghost Museum, Stokkseyri
Laugardaela Church
Biskupsbrekka Slope
Laugarvatnsvellir Plains
Kaldarhofdi Farm
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Gvendarbrunnar - Reykjavik Municipality Waterworks
Vogastapi Headland
Vifilsstadir
Vatnsleysustrond
Vatnsleysa Farms
Ulfljotsvatn
Trolladyngja
Thyrill, Whale Bay
Thrastarskogur
Thrainsskjoldur
Therney Island
Straumsvik
Stakksfjordur
Stadarborg
Selvogur
Saurbaer Church
Sanda Village
Reykjavik Harbor
Reykjavik Airport
Reykjanes
Ellidaar Power Plants
Perlan
Althingishusid - The Icelandic Parliament House
Olfusa River
Ogmundarhraun Lava Field
Hjorsey Island
Kleifarvatn Lake
Almenningar Lava Fields
Herdisarvik
Mt. Keilir
Map of Borgarfjordur Area
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjavik Area
The Islands of Reykjavik
Akurey Island
Engey Island
Geldinganes Headland
Grotta Island
Kollafjordur Bay
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Thingvellir Drift Zone
Icelandic Vikings
Oxara Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavik Area Sunrise - Sunset
Lutheran Cathedral
Catholic Church
Bessastadir Church
Kalfatjorn
Krysuvik Church
Hallgrims Church
Hvanneyri Church
Ulfljotsvatn Church
Thingvellir Church
Selfoss Church
Mts Blafjoll
Reykjavik Botanical Gardens
The Cabinet House
Reykjavik City Hall
Culture House
Family and Domestic Animal Garden
Gufunes
Harpa Concert Hall
Heidmork Recreational Area
Hofdi House
Korpulfsstadir
Laugardalur Valley
Mogilsa
Nautholsvik Thermal Beach
Open Air Museum Arbaer
Old Prison Reykjavik
Supermarkets in Iceland
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant
Historical Pine Grove at Thingvellir
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Raufarholshellir Lava Cave
Leitahraun
KAMBAR
Litla Hraun
BAUGSSTADAOS - HROARSHOLTSLAEKUR - VOLI
MJOAVATN
STIFLISDALSVATN
GOLF CLUB THORLAKSHOFN
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB KIDJABERG Grimsnes
GOLF CLUB SELFOSS Golf Course Svarfholsvollur
GOLF CLUB ONDVERDARNES
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
EYRARBAKKI MARITIME MUSEUM
Seabird hunting in Iceland
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Egilsbud Library and Folk Museum Thorlakshofn
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
HOT SPRING AREA HVERAGERDI
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
SELFOSS SWIMMING POOL
LAUGASKARD SWIMMING POOL, Hveragerdi
THE QUAKE 2008, Hveragerdi
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
AKRANES LIGHTHOUSES
BORGARNES SWIMMING POOL
BORGARNES MUSEUM
BORGARNES TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND LAZY TOWN MUSEUM
THE SETTLEMENT CENTER, Borgarnes
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
HVANNEYRI
HEGGSSTADIR
Hestur farm
THORLAKSHOFN SWIMMING POOL
Ljosafoss Power Plant
GOLF COURSE LJOSAFOSS
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
MARIUHOFN, Whale Bay
REYKJAVIK ENERGY
Travel Guide Reykjanes
Krysuvik
KUAGERDI
Hofmannaflot at Thingvellir
Kings House Thingvellir
Thingvellir faults and chasms
Thingvellir abandoned farms
Olfusarbru - Suspension bridge in Selfoss
Thingvellir - witchcraft and scorcery
Thingvellir Icelands most sacred site
Saga Trail South Hveragerdi Olfus and Selfoss area
TVERFELL FARM
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
Valley Eilifsdalur
LAMBHUS
KAPELLUHRAUN
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Arnarsetur
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Gljufrasteinn House of Halldor Laxness
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Kringlan Shopping Mal
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Flyover Iceland
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Arctic Terns
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Sippurinn at Reykjavik harbour
Play Air
Icelandair
Ingolfur Arnarson
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Nordic Iceland

Glymur
Bessastadir County
The Blue Lagoon
Selfoss
Reykjavik
Hveragerdi
Grindavik
Hiking in Thingvellir
Floi Nature Reserve
Baugsstadir Farm
Laugarvatnsvellir Plains
Hiking in Hveragerdi
Mt. Esja Hike
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Ellidaardalur Hike
Oskjuhlid Hike
Videy Hike
Ulfljotsvatn
Skorradalsvatn Lake
Hvalvatn Lake
Kleifarvatn Lake
Hiking Trails - Reykjanes Peninsula
Hiking Mt.Keilir
Vogar - Njardvik Hike
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Icelandic Vikings
Reykjavik Area Sunrise - Sunset
Mts Blafjoll
Hiking Around Reykjavik
Hiking Trails Around Mt. Hengill
Burfell Trail
Supermarkets in Iceland
Vatnshorn native birchwoods
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Sudurbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Alftanes Swimming Pool
Asvallalaug Swimming Pool
Kopavogur Swimming Pool
Salalaug Swimming Pool
Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
Breidholtslaug Swimming Pool
Sundhollin Swimming Pool
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
Seltjarnarnes Swimming Pool
Lagafellslaug Swimming Pool
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
SOG RIVER
BAUGSSTADAOS - HROARSHOLTSLAEKUR - VOLI
VARMA - THORLEIFSLAEKUR
VILLINGAHOLTSVATN
ULFLJOTSVATN, Angling
ALFTAVATN
Thingvallavatn angling
MJOAVATN
STIFLISDALSVATN
Ellidara Angling, Salmon
Ulvarsa angling
Leirvogsa, Angling
Laxa in Kjos - Bugda
BOTNSA
GOLF CLUB THORLAKSHOFN
HLIDARVATN
KLEIFARVATN Angling
DJUPAVATN
SELTJORN
Vifilsstadavatn, Angling
ELLIDAVATN, Angling
Reynisvatn, Angling
Hafravatn, Angling
SELVATN, Angling
Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Medalfellsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB KIDJABERG Grimsnes
GOLF CLUB SELFOSS Golf Course Svarfholsvollur
GOLF CLUB ONDVERDARNES
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
EYRARBAKKI MARITIME MUSEUM
ANDAKILSA
GRIMSA
FLOKADALSA
REYKJADALSA
HVITA: Brennan, Straumar, Svarthofdi, Skuggi
LANGA
ALFTA
EIRIKSVATN
Seleyri
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
BROKARVATN
Asmundur Sveinsson Museum
Seabird hunting in Iceland
GOLF CLUB BORGARNES
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
GOLF CLUB LEYNIR Akranes
SELFOSS SWIMMING POOL
LAUGASKARD SWIMMING POOL, Hveragerdi
LA ART MUSEUM, Hveragerdi
THE BOBBY FISCHER CENTER, Selfoss
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
HVITARVELLIR
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES SWIMMING POOL
AKRANES FOLK MUSEUM
AKRANES PHOTOGRAFICAL MUSEUM
AKRANES LIGHTHOUSES
BORGARNES SWIMMING POOL
BORGARNES MUSEUM
BORGARNES TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM AND LAZY TOWN MUSEUM
THE SETTLEMENT CENTER, Borgarnes
BORGARNES REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTRE
Krosslaug-natural pool
HREPPSLAUG SWIMMING POOL
Hestur farm
THORLAKSHOFN SWIMMING POOL
Ljosafoss Power Plant
GOLF COURSE LJOSAFOSS
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND. Hvanneyri
Travel Guide Reykjanes
VARMALAEKUR FARM
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
National Museum of Iceland
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skalafell
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Arctic Terns
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Icelandair
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Nordic Iceland

Vogar
Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavik
Camping in Mosskogar Mosfellsbaer
Camping in Reykjavik
Camping in Borgarnes
Camping in Akranes
Camping in Grindavik
Camping in Vogar
Camping in Thorlakshofn
Camping in Hveragerdi
Hotel Selfoss
Camping Selfoss
Hotel Vogar
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Skjaldbreidur
Centerhotel Thingholt
Centerhotel Midgardur
Centerhotel Plaza
Centerhotel Klopp
Hotel Skuggi
Hostel Bakki and Apartments Eyrarbakki
Hotel Ork Hveragedi
Guesthouse Skyrgerdin Hveragerdi
Hotel South Coast Selfoss
Guesthouse Selfoss
Nupar Cottages few minutes drive from Hveragerdi
Camping in Thingvellir
Hotel Kriunes
Hotel Eldhestar close to Hveragerdi
Guesthouse Lambastadir 7 km from Selfoss
Hotel Hill
Hotel Black Pearl Reykjavik
Fosshotel Baron
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Grand Reykjavik
Hotel Klettur
Hotel Vellir
Hotel Borg
Hotel Fron
Hotel Holt
Hotel Laxnes Mosfellsbaer
Hotel Lotus
Hotel Odinsve
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
Hotel Kvosin
Hotel Midgardur Center
Hotel Oddson
Reykjavik Lights Hotel Kea
Sand Hotel Kea
Hotel Storm Kea
Hotel Volcano Grindavik
Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Hafnarfjall Near Borgarnes
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Hotel Hamar Icelandair Borgarfjordur
Hostel HI Akranes
Hotel Basalt Lundarreykjadal
Guesthouse Bjarg Borgarnes
Guesthouse Borgarnes
Guesthouse Gallery Akranes
Ensku Husin near Borgarnes
Guesthouse Cabin Hestaland 17 km. from Borgarnes
Guesthouse Lambalaekur near Borgarnes
Apartment Obbuhus Borgarnes
Hostel Laugarvatn
Cottages Harbour View Grindavik
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