- 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.
derived from the frequent and strong gusts of wind sweeping down the slopes. Many rare specimens of zeolites (i.e. epistibite) are found in the screes and basaltic structure of the mountain.
According to the Hardar Saga, Thorsteinn Gold Button lived at farm Thyrill. He slay Hordur and many of his companions, who had been tricked from the islet Geirsholmur, where they had lived for some time. His wife, Helga, who had not wanted to leave the islet with them, swam ashore with her two sons the next night and managed to get across the mountains to her sister in law at farm Indridastadir in Valley Skorradalur. Indridi, her sister in law’s husband, went with a group of men to avenge Hordur’s slaying.