- 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.
down the mountain slopes above the Skogafoss and it is easy to walk along the river to see them.
The first settler at Skogar was Thrasi Thorolfsson. He was a learned man and his character was antiquated. He is said to have hidden a chest filled with gold coins in a cave behind the waterfall. On fine days, when the sun is shining, people say that his gold is glittering through the water. Many have tried to find the chest and once a young man succeeded. He tied a rope to its ring and pulled. He only retrieved the ring, which was later used for the church door at Skogar. Now it is one of the prides of the Skogar Museum.