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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.

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Bus Schedules

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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.

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NAT: Around Iceland

Hægri Vinstri

Strandir

Area 3.504 km² (2.6953 sq mi)
Population (2007) 747
Density 213,18/km² (2.29465 sq mi).


Map: Strandir & Westfjords

Strandir is one of the most remote parts of Iceland and the people that live there are commonly called Strandamenn..

Picture Holmavik

For centuries, locals were thought to have knowledge of magic, which was frowned upon, and Strandir was also a refuge for criminals. Today, Strandamenn are still considered to have more knowledge of witchcraft than other Icelanders. It seems fitting that the Museum of Sorcery & Witchcraft is indeed located in Strandir, more specifically in Hólmavík.

The nature in Strandir is incredibly diverse, offering everything from low hills to majestic mountains. Most of the population of Strandir lives in two towns: Hólmavík and Drangsnes, the latter being usually referred to as a village with barely 100 inhabitants.

Driftwood has played an important role all around this otherwise woodless country ever since it was settled

Around 400 people live in Hólmavík, which is a vibrant town in Steingrimsfjordur fjord, about 270 kilometers from Reykjavik. The main service centre for Strandir is in the town and you can find a health clinic, banks, shops, an information center and other necessities.

The towns and hamlet of Strandir:  Bordeyri, Holmavik, Drangsnes, hamlet Gjogur and Nordurfjordur.

Quick reference travel guide Strandir

Strandir Saga

Witchcraft 

WESTFJORDS

Churches in Strandir

Map Strandir and Westfjords

According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga,
many murders, executions and slayings took place in Iceland.

Towns – Villages – Communities Alphabetically in Iceland

Celebrate in Iceland

 Strandir in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Nojhan

Stadarskáli in Hrutafjordur cross route when travel North Iceland .Strndir and Borgarfjordur 

For information on road conditions, see  https://www.vegagerdin.is/en or call the Road Administration Information Line (+354) 1777

Strandir to see and do.
Get an education when travel:

WHAT TO SEE?
in Strandir

Abandoned farm Eyjar
Arnes Churches
ASMUNDARNESTJORN
Avik
BAEJARVOTN
BJARNARFJARDARA
Bolungarvík in Hornstrandir
Bordeyri, Hrutafjordur
Baer Hrutafjordur
COVE BOLUNGARVIK
Djupavik
Djupavik Old Herring Factory
Drangaskord
Drangavik
Drangsnes
DRANGSNES SWIMMING POOL
DRIFTWOOD
Eyvindarfjordur
FARM FELL – KOLLAFJORDUR
FARM FEYKISHOLAR
Finnbogastadir
FISKIVOTN
Fljotavik
Furufjordur
Gjogur
GJOGURSVATN
GODDALUR
Golf Club Holmavik
Holmavik
Holmavik Church
HOLMAVIK SWIMMING POOL
Hrofbergsvatn – Fitjavatn
INGOLFSFJORDUR Strandir
Island Grimsey on the Steingrimsfjordur Bay
KALDBAKSVATN
KALDBAKUR Strandir
Kaldrananes Church
KALFANES Strandir
KROSSA
HROFA
Krossnes swimming pool
Kuvikur
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
Memorial museum Kort in Trekyllisvik
MIDDALSA
Midheidarvotn
MOKOLLSDALUR
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS: Holmavik
Nordurfjordur
Ofeigsfjordur
Ospakseyri Church Farm
PRESTBAKKAA
Prestbakki Church, Strandir
Rekavikurvatn. Hornstrandir
REYKJARFJARDARA
SELA
Sheep farming museum in Strandir
Skeljavik Farm
Skjaldarbjarnarvik
Speni
STEINADALSA – FELLSA
STEINGRIMSFJORDUR Strandir
Strandir Saga Trail
Tharalatursfjordur
The desert hearing factory in Ingolfsfjordur
THIDREKSVALLAVATN
Thidriksvalladalur
Travel Guide Strandir
TREKYLLISVIK
TROLLATUNGA Steingrimsfjordur
Trollatunga Farm
Urdartindur, Nordurfjordur
URRIDAVATN
WITCHCRAFT and SCORCERY in Westfjords and Strandir

WHAT TO DO?
in Strandir

Abandoned farm Eyjar
Arnes Churches
ASMUNDARNESTJORN
Avik
BAEJARVOTN
BJARNARFJARDARA
Bolungarvík in Hornstrandir
Bordeyri, Hrutafjordur
Baer Hrutafjordur
COVE BOLUNGARVIK
Drangaskord
Drangavik
Drangsnes
DRANGSNES SWIMMING POOL
Eyvindarfjordur
FARM FELL – KOLLAFJORDUR
FARM FEYKISHOLAR
Finnbogastadir
FISKIVOTN
Fljotavik
Furufjordur
GJOGURSVATN
GODDALUR
Golf Club Holmavik
Holmavik
HOLMAVIK SWIMMING POOL
Hrofbergsvatn – Fitjavatn
INGOLFSFJORDUR Strandir
Island Grimsey on the Steingrimsfjordur Bay
KALDBAKSVATN
KALDBAKUR Strandir
KALFANES Strandir
KROSSA
HROFA
Krossnes swimming pool
Kuvikur
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
Memorial museum Kort in Trekyllisvik
MIDDALSA
Midheidarvotn
MOKOLLSDALUR
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS: Holmavik
Nordurfjordur
Ofeigsfjordur
PRESTBAKKAA
Prestbakki Church, Strandir
Rekavikurvatn. Hornstrandir
REYKJARFJARDARA
SELA
Sheep farming museum in Strandir
Skjaldarbjarnarvik
Speni
STEINADALSA – FELLSA
STEINGRIMSFJORDUR Strandir
Strandir Saga Trail
Tharalatursfjordur
THIDREKSVALLAVATN
Thidriksvalladalur
TREKYLLISVIK
Trollatunga Farm
URRIDAVATN
WITCHCRAFT and SCORCERY in Westfjords and Strandir

WHERE TO STAY?
Strandir

Camping in Bordeyri
Camping in Djupavik
Camping in Drangsnes
Camping in Furufjordur
Camping in Holmavik
Hotel Djupavik
Hotel Finna Holmavik
Finnbogastadir
Guesthouse Holmavik
Guesthouse Steinhusid
Holmavik
Hotel Laugarholl
Cottage Hvammur Bjarnarfjordur
Guesthouse Malarhorn
Nordurfjordur hut – Camping, Valgeirsstadir ITA
FinnbogastadirTrekyllisvik
Guesthouse and Cottages Urdartindur
Urdartindur, Nordurfjordur
Camping in Strandir

Links in Strandir