- 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.
traditional brown trout and char river and the fishing spots the waterfall Faxi. and abov. A salmon ladder was built by the side of the waterfall to facilitate the salmon runs upriver. Seasonal changes between the sources, the glacier Langjokull and Lake Sandvatn, make it more or less a mixture of a spring fed and a glacial river. Its branch from the lake is called Asbrandsa. Further downriver the River Tungufljot name takes over. Eventually it joins the main river of the area, River Hvita, near the farm Braedratunga. Most rivers of the country remained unbridged to the end of the 19th century. River Tungufljot was first bridged in 1907 to facilitate King Frederik’s the VIII his travels during his official visit the same year.