- 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.
During Catholic times, the churches were dedicated to John the Baptist. Saurbaer owes its renown to the pastor Hallgrimur Petursson (1614-1674), who served there during the period 1651-1669. He ranks among the most beloved poets of the country and left behind among other excellent poetry „The Passion Hymns” reciting the story of Christ’s passion and death. He abandoned the school at Holar as a young man without having finished his studies and worked his way through in Copenhagen as a forger among other things. Later he finished his studies in Copenhagen and was ordained when he came back to Iceland.