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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

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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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South Iceland Travel Guide

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.835° N 20.391° W

The southern region is probably the most visited region in Iceland, with numerous waterfalls and impressive glaciers that attract thousands of tourists each year.

The towns in the southern region are Hveragerdi, Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri, Thorlakshofn, Selfoss, Hella, Hvolsvollur, Vestmannaeyjar, Vik and Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Selfoss is the largest town in the south.

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby South Iceland Travel Guide

Grimsnes county
Hvolsvollur
Hella
Thykkvibaer
Hlidarendi Farm
Bergthorshvoll Farm
Oddi Church Farm
Gunnarsholt Farm
Stora Hof Farm
Kirkjubaer Church Farm
Hellar Farm
Aegisida Farm
Oddi Church
Ranga Burial Site
Eyvindarmuli Farm
Mt. Hestfjall
Mt. Vordufell
Urridafoss
Stokkalaekur
Samsstadir Farm
Maps of South Iceland
Map of South Iceland Lowlands
Map Southwest Lowlands Iceland
South Iceland Travel Planner 1-3 days
NJALS BRENNA BERGTORSHVOLL ARSON
GOLF CLUB HELLA Golf Course Strandarvollur
The Saga Centre
KELDUR Museum
HELLA SWIMMING POOL
SAGNAGARDUR VISITOR CENTRE, 11 km from Hella
HVOLSVOLLUR SWIMMING POOL
LAVA VOLCANO & EARTHQUAKE CENTER, Hvolsvollur
Laugaland Swimming Pool
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
SOUTH ICELAND SAGA
Lastminute South Iceland
Saga Trail Selfoss toVik in Myrdal
Murders and Executions in South Iceland
Golf Hellisholar
Car Rental in Iceland!
Bus rental
Bus tours International
Hvolsvollur to see and du
Bus Sightseeing Tours in Iceland
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby South Iceland Travel Guide

Hvolsvollur
Gunnarsholt Farm
Holsa River
Ranga west, Angling
THVERA, Angling
KALFA, angling
MINNIVALLALAEKUR, angling
HRUTSVATN
TANGAVATN
GISLHOLTSVATN - HERRIDARHOLTSVTN
HESTVATN
GOLF CLUB HELLA Golf Course Strandarvollur
The Saga Centre
KELDUR Museum
HELLA SWIMMING POOL
SAGNAGARDUR VISITOR CENTRE, 11 km from Hella
HVOLSVOLLUR SWIMMING POOL
LAVA VOLCANO & EARTHQUAKE CENTER, Hvolsvollur
Laugaland Swimming Pool
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
Golf Hellisholar
Car Rental in Iceland!
Bus tours International
Hvolsvollur to see and du
Bus Sightseeing Tours in Iceland
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby South Iceland Travel Guide

Camping in Hvolsvollur
Hotel Fljotshlid close to Hvollsvollur
Arhus Hella
Camping Site Leirubakki
Hotel and Hostel Midgard Hvolsvollur
Hotel Laekur near Hella
Hotel Landhotel 27 km from Hella
Cottage Arhus Hella
Guesthouse Husid Hvolsvollur
Apartments Forsaeti near Hvolsvollur
Guest House Farmers 9 km west of Hella
Lastminute South Iceland
Hotel Hvolsvollur
Hellisholar in Fljotshlid Camping
Hotel Hella
Hotel Stracta Hella
Hotel Vatnsholt 16 km from Selfoss
Hotel 360 Selfoss
Hotel Hellisholar near Hvolsvollur
Hotel Kanslarinn Hella
Hotel Vos Thykkvibaer
Luxury Hotels in South Iceland
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