- 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.
Originally the freedman Vifill built his farm to the northeast of Lake Vifilsstadavatn. He was one of two slaves of Ingolfur Arnarsson, the first Norwegian settler in Iceland, who eventually found the two high seat pillars Ingolfur had thrown overboard upon sighting the land on his way here, and vowed to settle where they drifted ashore. Both slaves were rewarded with their freedom for this accomplishment. Mt Vifilsfell is also named after the former slave because he climbed the mountain every day to observe the weather conditions before deciding to go fishing on the bay.