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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The 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.

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Vatnsleysustrond

Region: Reykjanes
Coordinates: 63.9667° N 22.3667° W

About Vatnsleysustrond

This 15 km long and narrow county along the northern shoreline of the Reykjanes peninsula derives its name from the many cold springs near the sea. This fresh water runs in great volume underneath the lava fields from the mountains. In the past, people lived there in clusters of small farms or individual ones near the best natural harbours, when open rowboats were used for the fisheries.

The first engine driven boat was introduces in 1907. Gradually the fish stocks diminished close to land because of the increased fisheries by British fishing vessels and people had to seek fish further out. The fisheries in the area peaked in the 19th century, when many fishermen came from different parts of the country to supply their farms for the winter. Individuals started settling permanently, but soon resettled in the villages Hafnarfiord and Reykjavik, when the catch got scarce.

The fishing outfits recovered, when the motorboats became available and soon each farm had one. In 1940, larger vessels, 25-40 tons, were bought and a harbour had to be built for them at Vogar. In 1932, there were 52 small farms in the county, but nowadays most of the people live in Vogar and only a few of the farms are still occupied. The farm Minni-Vatnsleysa is one of the largest pig farms of the country. Sheep have not been bred in the county for a few decades.

Vatnsleysustrond in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Visit Reykjanes

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Vatnsleysustrond

Vogar
Bessastadir County
The Blue Lagoon
Seltjarnarnes
Gardur
Sandgerdi
Njardvik Reykjanesbaer
Keflavik International Airport
Reykjanesbaer - Keflavik
Hafnir Reykjanesbaer
Hafnarfjordur
Grindavik
Vogastapi Headland
Vatnsleysa Farms
Utskalar Church
Trolladyngja
Thrainsskjoldur
Mt Thorbjorn / Mt Fagradalsfjall
Straumsvik
Stakksfjordur
Stafnes/Basendar
Stadur church Reykjanes
Stadarborg
Selatangar - Mt. Festarfjall
Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes
Ogmundarhraun Lava Field
Kleifarvatn Lake
Almenningar Lava Fields
Gardskagi - Reykjanes, End Point"
Hafnaberg Cliff
Hafurbjarnarstadir Farm
Kalmanstjorn Farm
Mt. Keilir
Map of The Reykjanes Area
Grotta Island
Bridge Between Two Continents
Bessastadir Church
Hvalsnes Church
Kalfatjorn
Krysuvik Church
Guesthouse Borg Grindavik
Guesthouse Gardur
Sandgerdi Swimming Pool
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Gardur Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Gunnuhver
Sandvik
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB SUDURNES Keflavik
GOLF CLUB SANDGERDI
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
NATO BASE KEFLAVIK AIRPORT BASE HISTORY
FOLK MUSEUM IN GARDUR & LIGHTHOUSES
THE LIGHTHOUSE ON GARDSKAGI
SOUTHWEST ICELAND NATURE RESEARCH CENTRE
SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
Travel Guide Reykjanes
Krysuvik
KUAGERDI
SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
KAPELLUHRAUN
Arnarsetur
Murders and Executions Reykjavik and Reykjanes area
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
Arctic Terns
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Vatnsleysustrond

Bessastadir County
The Blue Lagoon
Gardur
Grindavik
Reykjavegur Hike
Kleifarvatn Lake
Hiking Trails - Reykjanes Peninsula
Hiking Mt.Keilir
Vogar - Njardvik Hike
Map of The Reykjanes Area
Guesthouse Borg Grindavik
Guesthouse Gardur
Sandgerdi Swimming Pool
Grindavik Swimming Pool
Gardur Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Hafnarfjordur Swimming pool
Alftanes Swimming Pool
Asvallalaug Swimming Pool
Seltjarnarnes Swimming Pool
KLEIFARVATN Angling
DJUPAVATN
SELTJORN
GOLF CLUB GRINDAVIK
GOLF CLUB SUDURNES Keflavik
GOLF CLUB SANDGERDI
GOLF CLUB VATNSLEYSUSTROND
GOLF CLUB NES
GOLF CLUB KEILIR Golf Course Hvaleyrarvollur
FOLK MUSEUM IN GARDUR & LIGHTHOUSES
THE LIGHTHOUSE ON GARDSKAGI
SOUTHWEST ICELAND NATURE RESEARCH CENTRE
SUDURNES SCIENCE AND LEARNING CENTER
Travel Guide Reykjanes
REYKJANES UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Saga Trail Reykjanes
Bessastadir Presidental Residence
LAMBHUS
JUNKARAGERDI
Kirkjubol
Bakkatjorn Seltjarnarnes
Arctic Terns
Radagerdi Restaurant Seltjarnarnes

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Vatnsleysustrond

Vogar
Gardur
Camping in Grindavik
Camping in Vogar
Camping in Sandgerdi
Hotel Keflavik
Guesthouse Keflavik
Hotel Keilir
Guesthouse Alex
Hotel Grindavik
Guesthouse Borg Grindavik
Hotel Vogar
Guesthouse Gardur
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
Airport Hotel Eldey
Hotel Grasteinn
Hotel Duus Keflavik
Hotel Volcano Grindavik
Cottages Harbour View Grindavik
Luxury Hotels in Reykjanes

Links in Vatnsleysustrond