- 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.
In 1802, two farms and families occupied the property. Bjarni Bjarnason and Steinunn Sveinsdóttir decided to murder their spouces, Gudrun Egilsdottir and Jon Thorgrimsson, to be able to enjoy their lives together without them. They were both sentenced to torture and death. Bjarni was sent to Norway for his execution, but before that happened, Steinunn died in the penitentiary in Reykjavik. She was buried on top of Hill Skolavorduholt,(Reykjavik) where her grave could be seen until the beginning of the 20th century, when her earthly remains were moved to consecrated ground. The novel “Svartfugl” by Gunnar Gunnarsson is based on this tragedy. The farm was permanently abandoned in the spring of 1921.