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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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Speni

Region: Strandir
Coordinates: 65.9167° N 21.2833° W

About Speni

Speni is a mound between the cove Kolbeinsvik and Skreflur. It resembles a woman’s breast from the distance because of a tuft on its top. The mound is a landmark for the boundaries between the two counties, Kaldrananes and Arnes.

Bishop Gudmundur the Good and the ogre

Sagas of Iceland

According to the legend, an ogre lived in a cave in Mt Skreflufjall. She hated the presence of the farm Kolbeinsvik and tried repeatedly to drive the farmer away. Several times she attempted to kill all the people, but in vain. Once Bishop Guðmundur the Good spent a night at the farm with his escort. The same night the ogre strode up the mountain and released a landslide to bury the farm. The bishop woke up and went outside at once. He realized at once what was happening, stretched out his arms and shouted: “Dear Lord, help us, I am not strong enough to cope”. Immediately the landslide stopped where it is still nowadays.

Speni is on nat.is Saga Trail Strandit

Speni in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Speni

Nordurfjordur
Arnes Churches
Kaldrananes Church
Finnbogastadir
KALDBAKUR Strandir
KALFANES Strandir
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
Kuvikur
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
Krossnes swimming pool
Gjogur
Djupavik Old Herring Factory

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Speni

Finnbogastadir
KALFANES Strandir
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
REYKJARFJARDARA
GJOGURSVATN
KALDBAKSVATN
URRIDAVATN
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
Krossnes swimming pool
Strandir Saga Trail

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Speni

FinnbogastadirTrekyllisvik
Camping in Djupavik
Nordurfjordur hut - Valgeirsstadir ITA
Finnbogastadir
Urdartindur, Nordurfjordur
Hotel Djupavik
Hotel Laugarholl

Links in Speni