- 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.
smog, which does not quite rime with the name of the town, Reykjavik, which means Smoky Bay”. The main reason for the clean air is the natural geothermal water, which is exploited for central heating, swimming pools etc. In the thirties, during cold and still winter days, the situation was totally different. Thick clouds of smoke sometimes made it impossible to see the nearest houses. In 1928 the first borehole was sunk in the Laundry Springs” area. These hot springs had been used by the housewives of Reykjavik for washing the laundry for decades. The drilling brought increased hot water to the surface (14 l/sec.). The water was pipelined over a distance of 2 miles to the Swimming hall, the primary and secondary school, the hospital and 60 dwellings in the vicinity. In 1933 the first boreholes were sunk in the Reykir area, about 11 miles from town. The procurement of hot water increased constantly and in 1939 the water from the Reykir area was pipelined to town and the project of connecting all its houses was commenced.