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About Iceland

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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.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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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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Stora Laxa

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 64.082° N 20.425° W

A rather large volume river fished with ten rods. It splits into three beats, each one with a separate self catering lodge of high quality. Annual catches from the Stora Laxa, meaning “Large Salmon River” range from 200 to 450 salmon the difference usually going hand in hand with high and low water conditions. To explain better, this river usually has an early run of big fish. It filters out in early July with some small grilse runs. During the summer, large schools of salmon pile up in the “Ida” a fabled hotspot at the junction of the Stora Laxa and the glacial river Hvita. In the autumn these fish run the SL to spawn, but only do so when the heavens break water. If they do it while the season is still open, fine catches are taken in the final 7 to 10 days. If the rains do not come until after the season closes, which happens just as often, then the autumn fishing is something of a cold fish. The Stora Laxa is one of Iceland’s better haunts for extra large salmon, with a few of 20 pounds plus caught each season.

Stora Laxa in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Stora Laxa

Arnes hamlet, Thjorsardalur
Solheimar ECO Village
Laugaras
Fludir
Grimsnes county
Reykholt - Biskupstungur
Laugarvatn
Hellar Farm
Skalholt Church
Mt. Hestfjall
Mt. Vordufell
Uthlid Farm
Urridafoss
Skeidaaveitan
Skeidarettir
Reykir Farm
Apavatn Lake
Skalholt
Fontana Wellness Geothermal Baths, Laugarvatn
Hot Spring SECRET LAGOON
Uthlid
Mosfell Church
Hruni Church
Hruni Farm
Car Rental Travel Planner
Bruarhlod
GOLF CLUB FLUDIR Golf Course Sel
GOLF CLUB DALBUI LAUGARVATN
GOLF COURSE HRAUNBORGIR Grimsnes
GAUKSHOFDI
GOLF COURSE UTHLIDARVOLLUR
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
BRAUTARHOLT SWIMMING POOL
BRAUTARHOLT
FLUDIR SWIMMING POOL
ARNES SWIMMING POOL
SESSELJUHUS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Launrett Laugaras
ALFASKEID THE ELVES RACE COURSE
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
Travel Guide Thingvellir, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss The Golden Circle
Travel Guide Thjorsardalur
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Ida Bridge
Minniborgir Restaurant
Uthlid Restaurant
Bruara Canyons
Sydra Langholt Guesthouse
Fludir Travel Guide
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WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Stora Laxa

Arnes hamlet, Thjorsardalur
Fludir
Apavatn Lake
Fontana Wellness Geothermal Baths, Laugarvatn
Hot Spring SECRET LAGOON
Car Rental Travel Planner
Laugarvatn Forest
Ida angling
KALFA, angling
MINNIVALLALAEKUR, angling
RIVER BRUARA
HOLAA
TANGAVATN
GISLHOLTSVATN - HERRIDARHOLTSVTN
HESTVATN
APAVATN
GOLF CLUB FLUDIR Golf Course Sel
GOLF CLUB DALBUI LAUGARVATN
GOLF COURSE HRAUNBORGIR Grimsnes
FLOKATJORN, angling
Thjorarstofa Community Centre Arnes
LAUGARVATN ADVENTURE
GOLF COURSE UTHLIDARVOLLUR
REYKHOLT SWIMMING POOL
Reykholt Camping
FRIDHEIMAR, Reykholt
BRAUTARHOLT SWIMMING POOL
BRAUTARHOLT
FLUDIR SWIMMING POOL
ARNES SWIMMING POOL
SESSELJUHUS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Launrett Laugaras
Urridafoss Thjorsa salmon fishing
Travel Guide Thjorsardalur
Slakki Mini Zoo and Restaurant
Minniborgir Restaurant
Uthlid Restaurant
Fridheimar Restaurant
Sydra Langholt Guesthouse
Fludir Travel Guide
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WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Stora Laxa

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Links in Stora Laxa

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