- 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.
highlands. Its southernmost boarder is river Hnifa, one of the western tributaries of river Thjorsa. The northern boundaries are the edge of the vegetated area. To the west and northwest the glacier Hofsjokull determines the western limits.
On the eastern side of the Thjorsa river are two more vegetated areas, Eyvindarver and Thufuver, which belong to Thjorsarver. The greatest part of the area is wet and boggy and divided by many glacial rivers, tributaries of the main river, Thjorsa. It is the largest breeding colony of the pink footed goose in the world.