- 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.
rock and roll museum commemorates those times. The annual Summer Light Festival late in summer is enjoying an increasing popularity. Keflavik is one of three united communities called Reykjanesbaer. It is the most populous of the three. Originally it was a trading post from the year 1590 and later a fishing and fish processing community started developing around the merchants houses. Nowadays, Keflavik is a thriving service and industrial centre. Keflavik International Airport is an important factor in the everyday life of the inhabitants. Tourism has become an important basis of livelihood and to serve the visitors properly, new hotels and restaurants have been established.