- 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.
About 37 ruins of the dwellings of the members and guests are still visible and have been declared inviolate. Just east of the farmhouses is the mound Thingholl with its ruins, and in front of them stands a large boulder, which probably was used for the executions of sentenced criminals. It sometimes is referred to as the Sacrifice Stone or the Block Stone. During the earthquake period in August 1896, the farmhouses collapsed. The farmer was the only one, who managed to get out of the ruins to run barefooted to the nearest farm to fetch help. It is a miracle that everyone was saved.