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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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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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Snaefellnes glacier

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 64.8057023° N 23.7730967° W

The Snaefellnes glacier (1446m) has an area of about 7 km². It covers a cone shaped volcano, which has been dormant for about 1800 years. In its slopes and around it are several lava fields from the Holocene period. Some of them have run into the sea and reinforced the westernmost part of the Snaefell Peninsula against the pounding surf. The crater on top of the mountain is about 200 m deep, filled with ice and surrounding it are iced cliffs. This glacier is easy to climb, but one has to be careful because of crevasses. The Snaefellsjokull National Park was officially established on the 28th of June 2001.

This glacier became world famous through Jules Verne’s novel “The Journey to the Centre of the Earth”. People living in the vicinity of the glacier claim it to be one of earth’s few energy sources and visitors from all over congregate there for a few days every summer to accumulate the energy radiation and meditate. The firm Snjofell hf. in Arnarstapi offers snow scooter- and snowmobile tours, deep sea fishing and bird watching.

Snaefellsjokull glacier in Icelandic

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Snaefellnes glacier

Arnarstapi Snaefellsnes
Hellnar
Hellissandur-Rif
Olafsvik
National Park Snaefellsjokull
Bulandshofdi
Djupalon & Dritvik Coves
Gufuskalar
Holaholar
Jokulhals Mountain Pass - Snaefellsjokull
Laugarbrekka
Hiking in Arnarstapi
Snaefellsnes Volcanoes
Rjukandi Power Plant
Oxl, Axlar-Bjorn serial killers of Iceland,
Ingjaldsholl Church
GOLF CLUB JOKULL Golf Course Frodarvollur
MARITIME MUSEUM HELLISSANDUR
Pakkhus museum in Olafsvik
OLAFSVIK SWIMMING POOL
FRODA
Travel Guide, Around Snaefellsnes
Malarrif
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Snaefellnes glacier

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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Snaefellnes glacier

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