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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

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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Self Drive From Akureyri

INDIVIDUAL EXCURSION ITINERARIES FROM AKUREYRI

 

Akureyri-Lake Myvatn-Husavik-National Park Jokulsargljufur – One or Two Days

 

Drive (Lake Myvatn)along the eastern shores of the Eyjafjordur Bay, over the mountain pass Vikurskard to waterfall Godafoss. About 30 km further east is Lake Myvatn with its many wonders of nature (Skutustadir pseudo craters, Hofdi, Dimmuborgir, Tuffring Hverfjall, Fissure Grjotagja, Hverarond, Krafla area) and Nature Baths. Route to Myvatn are open all year weather permitting.

Husavik offers many recreational and ecucational possibilities, i.e. Whale Watching (North Sailing. The Icelandic Phallological Museum, The Folk Museum of Husavik, and lovly surroundings. Driving further east along the coastline, only 27 miles to the south of the arctic circle takes us to the Kelduhverfi area with the third national park, (summer only) Jokulsargljufur, with the picturesque landscapes of the Asbyrgi Canyon, the The Whispering Cliffs, Holmatungur, and Europes mighties waterfall Dettifoss. Further south, near the crossing of road #1 and the road into the interior, is the interesting tuffring Hrossaborg. From there the road takes us back to the Lake Myvatn area and Akureyri.

To be able to enjoy all the marvellous attractions it is recommended to spend one night enroute, i.e. in Husavik or on Lake Myvatn.

Akureyri-Dalvik-Olafsfjordur-Siglufjordur-Skagafjordur

Drive to Dalvik with a detour to Litli-Arskogssandur for the ferry to island Hrisey and back. Then onwards to Dalvik and Olafsfjordur before crossing the Moorland Lagheidi or go througe Hedinsfjardar tunnel to Siglufjordur. From there to Skagafjordur, where Hofsos is paid a vistit. Then comes the ancient bishopric Holar, the sod farm Glaumbaer, and the sod church Vidimyri. Road #1 takes us back to Akureyri over the mt. pass Oxnadalsheidi.

To be able to enjoy all the marvellous attractions it is recommended to spend one night enroute, i.e. in Siglufjordur.

Photo: www.visitakureyri.is Thorgnyr Dyrfjord