- 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.
Nearest towns or place of interest :
Thingeyri
Travel Guide:
Bildudalur 96 km <-Thingeyri-> Flateyri 40 km
Thingeyri
Region: WestfjordsCoordinates: 65.8747 ° N 23.4885462° W
Weather: °C, Wind at km/h, % Humidity
Population: 260
Thingeyri is the oldest trading post of the Westfjords. Fishing and fish processing are the main bases of livelihood. Tourism grows more 
important by the year, and one of Iceland’s oldest houses, a warehouse dating back to the 18th century, is at Thingeyri. Spectacular nature surrounds Thingeyri, the Western Fiord’s highest mountain, Kaldbakur, and many other beautiful mountains and valleys. It is popular to drive to the top of Mt Sandafell and enjoy the excellent view on a fine day.
The Dyrafjordur Bay is about 22 miles (37 km) long and 5,5 miles (9 km) wide at the mouth. There the almost precipitous slopes drop directly into the sea. The mountains are not high, between 1650 and 2300 feet (500-700m). The landscapes are impressive.
One of the most interesting Sagas, The Gisla Saga, has its main stages of events in this area. The name of the bay is derived from the name of the first settler, Dyri, according to The Book of Settlements.
One of the valleys of the bay area, Haukadalur, represents one of the main scenes of the Gisla saga, where Gisli lived at the farm Holl.
Thingeyri on nat.is Saga Trail Westfjords
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