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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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Recreation

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Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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.

NAT

Nearest towns or place of interest :

Klaustur 9 km |<-Orrustuholl ->| Hverfisfljot 10 km | Nupstadir 12 km | Skaftafell 61 km

Orrustuholl Mound

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.8406813° N 17.8579264° W

About Orrustuholl

The Argument Mound protrudes from the eastern Skafta Fire Lava Field, just south of the main road.

Sagas of IcelandAccording to a legend, one of the Saga Period personalities, Hamundur the Lame, revenged his fathers death near the mound. His father was Hroar the Chief at Farm Tunga.

Another legend tells us about two elderly farmers in the area, who never saw eye to eye. They died almost simultaneously and were buried on top of the mound. Afterwards, the passers by could hear them arguing loudly inside the mound.

Orrustuholl is on the Saga trails South Iceland.

Orrustuholl in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Katla Geopark.

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Orrustuholl Mound

Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Kirkjubaerklaustur Chapel
Eldhraun Lava - Laki Area
Systrafoss Waterfall and Systrastapi Cliff
Kirkjugolf Lava formation
Mt. Lomagnupur
Nupstadur Church Farm
Laki, Lakagigar
Fagrifoss Waterfall
Foss a Sidu
Dverghamrar
Fjardrargljufur Canyon
Hverfisfljot River
Trollshylur
Kirkjubaejarklaustur Swimming Pool
KIRKJUBAEJARSTOFA
Saga Trail South Vik - Skaftafell - Hofn

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Orrustuholl Mound

Nupstadur Church Farm
Fjardrargljufur Canyon
Djupa River /Laxa and Bruara
Kirkjubaejarklaustur Grove
FOSSALAR, Angling
Horgsa
Geirlandsa
Vatnamot River System
VIKURFLOD
GRENLAEKUR
Thorutjorn
HAEDARGARDSVATN, angling
BAULUTJORN
Kirkjubaejarklaustur Swimming Pool
KIRKJUBAEJARSTOFA

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Orrustuholl Mound

Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Camping in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Camping in Kirkjubaer II
Guesthouse Hunkubakkar 6 km from Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Hotel Laki, near Klaustur
Blagil - Skaftarhreppur
Hotel Klaustur
Hotel Geirland Klaustur
Hotel Magma close to Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Cottages Horgsland Klaustur

Links in Orrustuholl Mound