- 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.
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SANDVATN
Region: East IcelandCoordinates: 65.2668743° N 14.5948469° W
Lake Sandvatn has an area of 2,6 km². It is rather shallow and situated at 569 m above sea level. River 
Sanda empties into it from lake Alftavatn and river Ranga, its discharge, tributes to river Lagarfljot. River Ranga is among the best char and trout rivers of the East.
There are no road connections to the lake and the walking distance is rather long. The catch consists of large lake char. A long time ago, fries were released into the lake, and at the time none knew if there were any natural life in it.
The distance from the capital is about 670 km and 15 km from Egilsstadir.
