- 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.
nephew, Thorgeir Gollni, lived there. Thorgeir’s son was Njall at Bergthorshvoll, who inherited the farm after his father’s death (The Saga of Njall the Wise). Cave Mogugilshellir, now filled with debris and gravel, is located in a gorge in the southwestern, lower slopes. The road along the mountain continues to the so-called Middle Route (Midvegur or Southern Fjallabak). The first and easternmost dyke constructed on River Markarfljot to divert it from the course of River Thvera, was located at the foot of the mountain.