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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.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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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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Skalafell

Region: Reykjavik Area
Coordinates: 64.2451569° N 21.6085° W
Hiking time: 3-4
Difficulty: moderate
Length: 7 km
Elevation: 498 m
Highest Point: m


Skalafell is in southwest Iceland, about thirty minutes drive from the capital, Reykjavik.

Skalafell is thought to be approximately 1.8 million years old, a remnant of the now dormant Stardalur volcano. The mountain joins to the eastern side of Mount. Esja,  that overlooks Reykjavik.

Mt. Skalafell is has a about 7km loop trail for hiking. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 – 4 hours to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.

Skalafell is one of two ski slopes in the Reykjavik area, the other found in the mountain ranges of Blafjoll.

Skalafell in Icelandic

Hiking around Reykjavik area

Skalafell skiing

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Skalafell

Glymur
Grundartangi
Bessastadir County
Seltjarnarnes
Gardabaer
Reykjavik
Mosfellsbaer
Kopavogur
Hafnarfjordur
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Gvendarbrunnar - Reykjavik Municipality Waterworks
Vifilsstadir
Thyrill
Therney Island
Saurbaer Church
Sanda Village
Reykjavik Harbor
Reykjavik Airport
Ellidaar Power Plants
Perlan
Althingishusid - The Icelandic Parliament House
Map of Southwest Iceland
Map of The Reykjavik Area
The Islands of Reykjavik
Akurey Island
Engey Island
Geldinganes Headland
Kollafjordur Bay
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Icelandic Vikings
Lutheran Cathedral
Catholic Church
Bessastadir Church
Hallgrims Church
Reykjavik Botanical Gardens
The Cabinet House
Reykjavik City Hall
Culture House
Family and Domestic Animal Garden
Gufunes
Harpa Concert Hall
Heidmork Recreational Area
Hofdi House
Korpulfsstadir
Laugardalur Valley
Mogilsa
Nautholsvik Thermal Beach
Open Air Museum Arbaer
Old Prison Reykjavik
Supermarkets in Iceland
Car Rental Travel Planner
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
HVALFJORDUR WHALE BAY
GEIRSHOLMUR
HVALFJARDAREYRI
MARIUHOFN
REYKJAVIK ENERGY
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
Valley Eilifsdalur
LAMBHUS
KAPELLUHRAUN
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Gljufrasteinn House of Halldor Laxness
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Kringlan Shopping Mal
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Flyover Iceland
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Sippurinn at Reykjavik harbour
Play Air
Icelandair
Ingolfur Arnarson
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
Booking Iceland
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Skalafell

Glymur
Bessastadir County
Reykjavik
Mt. Esja Hike
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Ellidaardalur Hike
Oskjuhlid Hike
Videy Hike
Hvalvatn Lake
Map of The Reykjavik Area
Icelandic Vikings
Hiking Around Reykjavik
Hiking Trails Around Mt. Hengill
Supermarkets in Iceland
Car Rental Travel Planner
Icelandic Forest Research HQ
Sudurbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Asvallalaug Swimming Pool
Kopavogur Swimming Pool
Salalaug Swimming Pool
Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
Breidholtslaug Swimming Pool
Sundhollin Swimming Pool
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
Seltjarnarnes Swimming Pool
Lagafellslaug Swimming Pool
Klebergslaug Swimming Pool
Laxa in Leirarsveit
Ellidara Angling, Salmon
Ulvarsa angling
Leirvogsa, Angling
Laxa in Kjos - Bugda
BOTNSA
Vifilsstadavatn, Angling
ELLIDAVATN, Angling
Reynisvatn, Angling
Hafravatn, Angling
SELVATN, Angling
Leirvogsvatn, Angling
Medalfellsvatn, Angling
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
EYRARVATN-THORISSADAVATN - GEITABERGSVATN
FISKILAEKJARVATN
Asmundur Sveinsson Museum
GOLF COURSE THORISSTADIR
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB KOPAVOGUR & GARDABAER
GOLF CLUB ODDFELLOWS GOLF CLUB ODDUR Urridavatnsvollur
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
Hofsstadir Historic Park
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
National Museum of Iceland
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Skardsheidi
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Restaurant near Reykjavik harbour
Icelandair
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes
Sky lagoon
Booking Iceland
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Skalafell 954

Reykjavik
Camping in Mosskogar Mosfellsbaer
Camping in Reykjavik
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Skjaldbreidur
Centerhotel Thingholt
Centerhotel Midgardur
Centerhotel Plaza
Centerhotel Klopp
Hotel Skuggi
Hotel Kriunes
Hotel Hill
Hotel Black Pearl Reykjavik
Fosshotel Baron
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Grand Reykjavik
Hotel Klettur
Hotel Vellir
Hotel Borg
Hotel Fron
Hotel Holt
Hotel Laxnes Mosfellsbaer
Hotel Lotus
Hotel Odinsve
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
Hotel Kvosin
Hotel Midgardur Center
Hotel Oddson
Reykjavik Lights Hotel Kea
Sand Hotel Kea
Hotel Storm Kea
Hotel Glymur near Hvalfjordur bay
Hotel Laxarbakki on Route #1
Luxury Hotels in Iceland
Luxury Hotels Capital Area
The Reykjavik Edition
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
Reykjavik Travel Guide

Links in Skalafell