- 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.
In the parish, annexed churches were at Sydri-Gardar and Gaul and in 1712 a church was consecrated at Budir and another one at Hellnar in 1917. The county Stadarsveit is boggy and dotted with small lakes and streams. Therefore the main travelling route traced the higher lying riverbanks and elongated ridge Olduhryggur past Parsonage Stadur. One of the farmers there in the past built a stonewall with one gate across the ridge and started collecting toll, which was so unpopular among the travellers, that one morning the farmer was found hanged on one of the gate posts.