- 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.
drive from road #1 and the unforgettable trip up there should not be attempted with a 2wd vehicle.
This film, directed by George Clooney was filmed partly at Skalafellsjokull clacier. The film crew spent 15 days shooting at the massive Skalafellsjokull glacier located in the Vatnajökull National Park in southeast Iceland. This is where they filmed the scene where the families are being evacuated by a drone-esque helicopter. This was the most difficult part of the shoot. Some sequences were recorded in the middle of a blizzard, with temperatures near 40 below zero.