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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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  • 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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The convent of Reynistadur

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.6696756° N 19.5785996° W

The convent of Reynistadur was initiated by Jonrundur, bishop of the northern see, and Hallbera, who later became it s abbess (1295). Bishop Jorundur had donated a few estates for this purpose, and the convent was built at Stadur in Reynisnes. He convinced Hallbera and other wealthy women to donate handsomely to the convent. Jorundur and his successors remained the protectors of the convent, which served until the reformation.

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby The convent of Reynistadur

Varmahlid
Saudarkrokur
Vallholmur
Mt Tindastoll
Reynistadur Church Farm
Reykjarholsskogur
Orlygsstadir
Heradsvotn River
Maps of North Iceland
Map of Skagafjordur Area
Haugsnes
Vidimyri Church
Self drive in the Skagafjordur District
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GROF SKAGAFJORDUR
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
KOLKUOS
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GRETTISLAUG SKAGAFJORDUR
GLERHALLAVIK SKAGAFJORDUR
ARNARSTAPI SKAGAFJORDUR
FLUGUMYRI
Murders and Executions North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby The convent of Reynistadur

Maps of North Iceland
Mt. Glodafeykir
LAXA in SKEFILSTADAHREPPUR
SAEMUNDARA
HUSEYJARKVISL Angling
VATNSHLIDARVATN
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GLAUMBAER SKAGAFJORDUR FOLK MUSEUM
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
KOLKUOS
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GELDINGAHOLT
VALLHOLMI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby The convent of Reynistadur

Camping in Saudarkrokur
Trolli, Gonguskord Mountain hut TCS
Camping in Varmahlid
Maps of North Iceland
Guesthouse Puffin Palace Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Mikligardur - Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Reykir Skagafjordur
Guesthouse Bakkaflot Skagafjordur
Hotel Varmahlid Skagafjordur
Luxury Hotels in North Iceland

Links in The convent of Reynistadur