- 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.
Its name is derived from a later farmer, Ospakur, who lived there during the Saga Period. It has been a church site from Catholic times and the present church was built in 1939. The harbour is certified, but no houses are directly on it. The local youth association built a small community centre in 1927 and the county’s assembly place was on the spit of land during the centuries. Up to the beginning of the 20th century, small boats unloaded freight vessels for those who had ordered their merchandise and in 1912 the first houses were built on the spit and its role as a trading post was confirmed. The private enterprise continued until 1936, but in 1929 the co-operative society of the Hruta Bay started its trading.