- 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.
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Skard Church Farm
Region: West IcelandCoordinates: 65.316° N 21.95° W
Skard is a farm, a church site and was a large estate for centuries in the Skardstrond County in the Dalir District. The farm is situated on a large, green ledge at the foot of a low mountain and down below, fields and meadows stretch all the way to the sea. This location offers an excellent view over the vast Breidafiord Bay and the mountain frame.
According to the land register from 1861, the farm was rated among the three most valuable estates of the country. A myriad of islets, several outlying farms and rights belonged to the estate, and many hands were needed to exploit all the available advantages of the farm.
This farm is unique for the reason, that it has probably been the property of the same family since the turn of the 12th century, if not earlier.
The first settler, Geirmundur Heljarskinn, built his farm there and called it Geirmundarstadir, but no sources reveal its history until well into the 12th century.
One of the most precious and best decorated manuscripts of the country is the so-called Skard Book. It contains the code of law Jonsbok from 1281, which was and to some extent still is the law-book of the Icelanders. Another Skard Book contains stories of the apostles. It was sold to England and purchased again at an auction in 1965.
Churches in Iceland with Historical and Cultural Interest
Skard is on nat.is West iceland Saga Trail
Photo Credit: The Cultural Heritage Agency of Iceland
