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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

Travel Market

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.

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Oshlid

Region: Westfjords
Coordinates: 66.143047° N 23.221649° W

About Oshlid

Oshlid is the almost precipitous mountain slope between the villages Hnifsdalur and Bolungarvik in the Westfiord Area. The outermost part is called Oshyrna and below it are the mounds Osholar, where a replica of the old fishing outfit, Osvor, stands open to visitors, who want to see the living conditions of the fishermen past. Near the small museum is one of the many lighthouses of the Westfiords.

Before the road was built in 1949, the people had to travel on foot along the slope and support themselves by hand in two places. This was and still is a dangerous route because of falling stones, landslides and avalanches and has claimed many lives. In spite of all the modern safety measures, accidents still happen. At the most difficult and dangerous spot called Hald, a crucifix was erected with the inscription: “The Good God protect the passers by.”

The tunnel between the villages Hnifsdalur and Bolungarvik was opened for traffic on July 15, 2010.

Oshlid in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit Westjords

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Oshlid

Bolungarvik
Flateyri
Isafjordur
Sudavik
Sudureyri
Hesteyri, Jokulfjords
Onundarfjordur
Vigur Island
Sugandafjordur
Skalavik Cove
Holt Church
Cove Adalvik
GOLF CLUB ISAFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB BOLUNGARVIK
NEDSTIKAUPSTADUR
OSVOR MUSEUM
BOLUNGARVIK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
VALAGIL
MUSEUMS Flateyri
FLATEYRI SWIMMING POOL
HOLT Onunarfjordur
THE SWIMMING POOL. Bolungarvik
Hnifsdalur
WESTFJORDS HERITAGE MUSEUM
ISAFJORDUR SWIMMING HALL
SUDUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
THE ARCTIC FOX CENTER, Sudavik
GALTARVITI
GEMLUFALLSHEIDI
KJARANSVIK
GRAENAHLID
ISAFJORDUR BAY
BOTN FARM
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WHAT TO DO?
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WHERE TO STAY?
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