- 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.
headland Selnes are still prominent. The topographical name The German Burial Site suggests frequent visits by German merchants in the past, and at the turn of the 19th century, merchants of the village Saudarkrokur operated a trading post and fish processing there. They and their collegues in the North discussed the possibility of making Cove Selvik their main export centre for live stocks. A farm by the same name as the headland still stands there.
According to the so-called Sturlunga Saga, Kolbeinn the Young Arnorsson, set off with his fleet of 400 strong from Cove Selvik and headed for the Westfiords, where he expected to find his enemy, Thordur kakali, and beat him in a battle. Thordur, had the same idea, and their fleets met on the Hunafloi Gulf, where the only sea battle of the country’s history took place in 1244. Kolbeinn the Young returned as the victor.