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This vast highland plateau lies 500-600 m above sea level and it is about 60 km... more
Hamarsdalur is a long and narrow valley to the west of the Hamarsfiord Bay in... more
Mt Bulandstindur is one of the most beautifully shaped mountains of the country... more
Golf Club Leynir was founded on March 15th 1965
Akranes ranks among the... more
Presently a farm at the end of a synonymous cove south of the town... more
Berufjordur is located between the two bays Hamarsfjordur and Breiddalsvik,... more
Gautavik is a farm on the northern side of the Berufjordur Bay It is... more
Two ferries were used to serve the travellers, who had to get across River... more
Kaupfelag Thingeyinga was the first co-operative society in Iceland to be... more
This former manor is situated just south of the village Hofsos The prayer... more
In the past, Grenjadarstadur ( Adaldalur) was the manor of the county The total... more
The hovel is located a short distance from the church and the farmhouse,... more
Former farm Litlibaer was abandoned in 1969 In 1999, it was left in the care... more
This museum was established by the Counsil of Seamen of the towns Hellissandur... more
Arbaejarsafn is a mixed open air and a folk museum, a part of the collective,... more
Archaeological excavations at farm Geirsstadir in county Hroarstunga in 1997... more
Hof is a cluster of farms in the Oraefi County During catholic times, the... more
Galtastadir farm ( Hroarstungu,) is a small sod farm dating back to the 19th... more
Arngrimur Gislason was born in county Reykjahverfi in district South... more
The old rectory at Laufas is under the administration of the National Museum ... more
The buildings of the farm group date from different periods of the 19th century... more
Vague ancient sources mention hermits in Iceland before Christianity was... more
The first US Military involvement in Iceland dates back to 1941, when Marines... more
Bakki apartment and hostel dorm rooms in Eyrabakki
Bakki Hostel &... more
MIDGARD BASE CAMP is a Hostel/Hotel in Hvolsvollur in south... more
Hellisheidi (current camera view) is among the highest lying (656 m), and... more
This little sod house, occupied during summer, is one of the favorite motives... more
The country’s most renowned artist painter, Johannes S Kjarval, was brought... more
Located at a former fish factory in Borgarfjordur Eystri, guesthouse Blabjorg... more
A small island called Hafnarholmi was attached to the mainland by a... more
Mt Hvitserkur is one of the most peculiar mountains of the country Its main... more
The small headland Glettingsnes north of the very steep Mt Glettingur, divides... more
This remarkable hillock is on the southwestern outskirts of the fishing hamlet... more
Brunavik is the first cove to the south of Bay Borgarfjordur East It is... more
Fagriholl is a remarkable natural phenomenon close to the primitive road to the... more
The farm of Sænautasel, situated up in the highland of Jökuldalsheiði, was... more
MOORLAND JOKULDALSHEIDI
This vast highland plateau lies 500-600 m above sea... more
Husavik is a cove to the north of the Lodmundarfjordur Bay The mountain frame... more
Cove Stapavik is just east of river Selfjot's estuaries It is framed with... more
There are various explanations to the background of the crucifix by the road in... more
During the lifetime of the children of Bjorn skafinn, the road between Njardvik... more
Brunavik is the first cove to the south of Bay Borgarfjordur East It is... more
Kjolsvik is a small cove between Mt Glettingur and Grenmor It is short, the... more
Loðmundarfjordur branches from the Seydisfjordur Bay between Mt... more
According to "The Book of Settlements", a man named "Thordur lina" settled on... more
Driftwood has played an important role all around this otherwise woodless... more
Lake Rekavikurvatn has an area of about 1,6 km² It is rather deep and is... more
Open all year
Guesthous-Sleepingbag- Breakfast
Boat trips around Grimsey... more
Sultartangi Power... more
Burfell Power Plant
Valley... more
Þjórsárstofa is a visitor centre with information about the area, services... more
Kringla This area on the Landmanna Route could be called “The Circle” in... more
Fellsendavatn is a small lake in the proximity of lake Thorisvatn It is... more
River Kaldakvisl is a good char and brown trout fishing spot It is divided into... more
In 1980, The National Electricity Authority commenced work on the project of... more
The surroundings of theses lakes are considered the most beautiful of the... more
This big lake was naturally fishless and its ample food production was for... more
This is a relatively large lake, legendary in many ways, when the great catch... more
Lake Onefndavatn (The unnamed Lake) is situated at 565 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Onytavatn is situated at 573,4 m above sea level Its area is 1,09 km²,... more
The Folk Music Centre was officially opened on June 8th 2006 It is located in... more
The annual Herring Festival (until 2016) and the Herring Museum are tightly... more
The herring is the most important factor of the rapid upswing of the Icelandic... more
The so-called Roaldsbrakki (Roald’s-barrack) was a temporary dwelling of... more
This lake is the southernmost one and the largest at 562 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Arnarpollur belongs to the Lakes Hraunvotn group, which is a part of the... more
Lake Nyjavatn is situated at 564,3 m above sea level Its area is 0,56 km²,... more
Lake Breidavatn actually consists of two lakes connected by a short stream on... more
Lake Skalavatn, lakes Fossvotn, lake Langavatn with its connected lakes and... more
Lake Kvislarvatn is the smallest of the group It is situated at 565 m above sea... more
The largest vegetated area of the Veidivotn region is to be found on lake... more
Lakes Fossvotn, Lake Skalavatn, Lake Langavatn and other lakes connected to it... more
This lake is situated at the eastern foot of the mountain Kirkjufell (964m)... more
This lake is more like a lagoon, which gets flooded every now and then by the... more
Lake Blautaver is situated near River Tungnaa, just north of Lake... more
This lake occupies the southernmost crater of the long eruptive fissure, which... more
This lake is mostly surrounded with lava fields and breathtakingly colourful... more
Lake Hnausapollur is on of two crater lakes of the Veidivotn System south of... more
This is quite a good fishing lake It has an area of 1,53 km² Its deepest point... more
Domadalsvatn are just north of Landmannaleid:
Dómadalsvatn the south part... more
Lake Lifrarfjallavatn, just north of the lava ridgeDomadalshals on the... more
Lake Herbjarnarfellsvatn is situated 625 m above sea level to the northwest of... more
This lake has an area of 0,75 km² and lies 590 m above sea level Very little... more
Lake Hrafnabjargavatn is located near the Landmanna Route It is about 1,2... more
Lake Saudleysuvatn is situated between four barren hyaloclastite mountains at... more
Fish are abundant in most of these areas Over the past decades, some lakes have... more
Lake Reykjavatn (The Smoky Lake) is situated about 10 km north of the glacier... more
This lake is located on the Tvidaegra Moorland north of glacier Langjokull It... more
These two lakes belong to the moorland called Tvidaegra They are very much... more
This lake has an area of 2,4 km² and is located at 358 m above sea level Its... more
Lake Kleppavatn (The Bedrock Lake) has an area of 0,76 km² It is shallow and... more
These lakes (The Shallow Lakes) are located to the Southwest of Lake Ulfsvatn... more
Lake Kvislarvatn nyrdra, just 4 km Northwest of lake Ulfsvatn, has an area of... more
Lake Urdarhaedarvatn lies just a stone's throw away from The lake Ulfsvatn... more
Lakes Havadavotn are located some distance north of lake Ulfsvatn They have an... more
Lake Ulfsvatn has an area of 3,85 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 434... more
Lake Arnarvatn has an area of 2,15 km² It is rather shallow and situated at... more
Lake Gunnarssonavatn lies on the border of the district Myrarsysla It has an... more
Lake Rettarvatn is on the border of two districts It has an area of 2,1 km²,... more
This lake is located at 540 m above sea level It has an area of 4,3 km² It is... more
Those moorlands cover a large area of the north-western Interior The lakes... more
Lake Thverarvatn has an area of 0,64 km² and is situated 519 m above sea... more
Lake Hnjuksvatn has an area of 0,72 km² and is situated 595 m above sea level... more
Lake Anavatn has an area of 4,9 km² and is about 7 km long Its greatest depth... more
Lake Saenautavatn is among the largest lakes in the Jokuldalsheidi area It... more
Lake Gripdeild has an area of 0,21 km² Its greatest depth is 8 m and it is... more
Two lakes carry this name They are joined by a brook and the distance between... more
River Hornafjardarfljot is short but voluminous It receives most of the... more
Thorbergur centre was built in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Thorbergur... more
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Hvanndalabjarg is a 600 m high precipice between the Olaf’s Bay and Angelica... more
River Svarfadardalsa is excellent for sea char angling and also offers some sea... more
Kvisker is the easternmost farm of the Oraefi (The Desert) District, just to... more
The short but rapid river Kvia discharges the short glacier snout Kviarjokull... more
This mountain ridge serves as a nice background of the ice free part of the... more
The walk across the colourful rhyolite alluvium at the foot of the rhyolite... more
Laxnes Horse Farm is located in Mosfellsbaer, close to Reykjavik
Laxnes... more
The Sel farm was named after the summer pastures of the farmers past in the... more
This harbour is the new door to Westman islands
Ferry schedule:... more
The Westman Islands’ volcanic system comprises 70-80 volcanoes and their... more
The museum was established in 1964 on the initiative of Gudlaugur Gislason, a... more
Entrance House
at the Geothermal Area
Hveramork 13
Town Hveragerdi is... more
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
810 Hveragerdi
Tel: 483-5090
The present horticultural... more
The town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country
Open... more
The first eruption of Mt Hekla in historical times is thought to have occurred... more
Gaukshofdi is a headland along which River Thjorsa runs where it can be forded... more
The farm Stong in the Thjorsardalur Valley was devastated by the first... more
Sigríður Tómasdóttir was born in Brattholt in 1874 and lived there her... more
Lake Flokatjorn has an area of 0,23 km² and is situated 90 m above sea level... more
Mt Holmatindur (985m), one of the most majestic mountains of the Eastfiords,... more
Golf Club Keilir was founded on February 18th 1967 The town council of... more
Golf Club Setberg was founded on the 27th of November 1994 In 1995, both the... more
Golf Club Oddfellows was founded in 1990 Golf Club Oddur was founded in... more
Golf Course Nesvollur
This town is located on the northernmost tip of the... more
Golf Club Kopavogur & Gardaaer (Golf Course Vifilsstadavollur) was founded... more
Golf Club Bakkakot was founded in the open on June 15th 1991 Stream... more
Golf Course Kalfatjarnarvollur:
This 15 km long and narrow county along the... more
Golf Course Strandarvollur:
Golf Club Sandgerdi was founded in 1986 Its... more
Golf Course Holmsvollur:
Golf Club Sudurnes was founded on March 4th 1964 The... more
Golf Course Husatoftavollur:
Golf Club Grindavik was founded on the 14th of... more
Petra's Stone Mineral Museum at Stodvarfjordur
Most of her stones were found... more
The Westfiord Natural History Institute and the Natural History Museum share... more
The Osvor Museum (Bolungarvik) depicts a replica of a fishing outfit of the... more
Isafjordur has a long history as a trading centre for the area around the Bay... more
Golf Club vik was founded in 1992 In 1983, its board had a 9 nole course... more
The House in Eyrarbakki is among the oldest wooden buildings of the country It... more
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County Catholic churches... more
Hlidarvegur 4 860... more
The museum was opened in 1949 and its first permanent building was built in... more
Golf Course Silfurnesvollur
This community in the Southeast is also called... more
Golf Club Djupivogur was established in the autumn of 1991 The design and... more
Golf Course Fjardarbyggd
During World War II, the British occupied the village... more
The Golf Club Eskifjordur (Byggdarholtsvollur) was established in April... more
Golf Course Hagavollur
Seydisfjordur is a fishing and tourist town ... more
The village Budir is situated at the end of the bay Faskrudsfjordur The... more
Golf Club Nordfjordur was established on May 8th 1965 Its permanent golf... more
Egilsstadir is the capital of the East and Fellabaer is a village on the... more
Golf Course Lonkot is privately owned and operated It is located a few... more
Farm Leifsstadir is in the slopes of Vadlaheidi, only 3 km from Akureyri Its... more
Golf course Thvera is located in the eastern Eyjafjordur Valley, about 8... more
Golf Club Akureyri was extablished in 1935 Its present and hopefully permanent... more
Asbyrgi certainly is one of nature’s wonders It is a 3½ km long canyon with... more
Golf Club Husavik was established June 26th, 1967, and in the summer of 1971... more
Lake Myvatn is the country's fourth largest natural lake It abounds in lake... more
Dalvik is a town on a synonimous cove, which branches... more
Golf Club Saudarkrokur was established in 1970 Land for a permanent golf course... more
In 1967, a 6 hole golf course was constructed in the home fields of farm Bakki,... more
This town was called the world capital of the herring fisheries in the sixties... more
Golf Course Haagerdisvollur is only three minutes away from the village by car... more
Golf Club Os' golf course is situated in beautiful surroundings of an abandoned... more
GOLF CLUB HOLMAVIK
Holmavik, a village on the western shores of the... more
Golf Club Glama was esteblished April 21st 1991 Its golf course is located on... more
Golf Course Sydridalsvollur was officially opened on July 6th 2002 after... more
Golf Club Isafjordur Golf course Tungudalsvollur was established in 1943 Its... more
Golf Course Litlueyrarvollur Bildudalur, on the bay Arnarfjordur, is a thriving... more
Golf Club Patreksfjordur (Golf Course Vesturbotnsvollur) was established in... more
Thorisstadir Travel Service has operated this private golf course Its... more
The privately owned and operated 9 hole golf course is lodated in lovely... more
Golf Club Mostri was founded in the autumn of 1984 Its golf course,... more
Golf Club Vestarr was founded in 1995 and the construction work for a 9 hole... more
Golf Club Jokull was founded July 21st 1973 Its golf course was moved twice... more
Golf Club Stadarsveit was founded in 1997 Its golf course is just by the main... more
Golf Club Borgarnes was founded January 21st 1973 Three years later a part of... more
Golf Club Leynir was founded on March 15th 1965
Akranes ranks among the... more
Lakes Fiskivotn, located in District Strandir, have an area of 1,2 km² They... more
Their total area is 0,7 km² They are rather deep and are situated 460 m above... more
This lake has an area of about 1,45 km² It is 47 m deep and is located 73 m... more
This is rather a short river but its system reaches relatively far into the... more
Lake Hrofbergsvatn near village Holmavik in the Northwest has an area of 0,27... more
Lake Urridavatn (Bjarnfjordur area) has an area of 1,4 km² Its greatest... more
Lake Asmundartjorn is a small lake in the Bjarnarfjordurarea Reared trout and... more
These lakes have an area of about 0,6 km² They are rather deep and are... more
Lake Kaldbaksvatn in District Strandir in the Northwest has an area of 0,56... more
Lake Gjogursvatn has an area of 0,45 km² and is situated 42 m above sea level... more
These lakes are located in the Northwest of Iceland Lake Nedra-Selvatn has... more
Lake Laugabolsvatn has an area of about 0,52 km² at 41 m above sea level Lake... more
Lake Nedravatn has an area of 0,9 km², rather shallow and is situated 40 m... more
Syðridalsvatn is located at Bolungavík in Ísafjarðardjúp, to the far... more
Lake Stora-Eyjavatn has an area of about 1,66 km² Its greatest depth is 43 m... more
Lake Saudlauksdalsvatn has an area of about 0,9, its greatest depth is 4 m and... more
These are actually the same river with different names for different parts Its... more
This river has its sources at 330 m above sea level, small lakes in the... more
This is rather a small and a short river with its origin in the mountains It... more
Lakes Staedavotn are two mountain lakes above cove Breidavik, about 10 minutes'... more
This is an excellent, three rod sea char river, which spills into the... more
This is a prolific, four rod sea char river with some hope of catching an odd... more
This is rather a small river with its sources in the mountains, mainly two... more
This is a small river with its sources at the 500 m elevation in the mountains... more
A small river fished with two rods with a self catering hut It flows into... more
KROSSA - HROFA
These neighbouring rivers are not prolific but do produce a... more
HROFA-KROSSA
These neighbouring rivers are not prolific but do produce a few... more
This river is the one with the greatest volume and one of the longest in the... more
This is the region's second salmon river of some note It is fished with two... more
This is a small volume river, starting in an inland lake, strolling on through... more
This river spills into the bay Vatnsfiord in the Northwest It is the very short... more
Lake Baulutjorn has an area of 0,04 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it is... more
Lake Thveit has an area of 0,91 km² It is very shallow and situated only 2 m... more
Practical tour information
We depart for the South Coast tour early in the... more
Lake Mjoavatn is beautifully situated in Valley Breiddalur a short distance... more
Lake Kleifarvatn is beautifully situated in Valley Breiddalur a short distance... more
Haugatjarnir (The Haugar Ponds) are located in Skriðdalur, on the East coast... more
Lake Skriduvatn has an area of 1,25 km² Its greatest depth is 10 m and it is... more
Lake Gljufravatn, in the Fljotdalsherad Region in the East, has an area of... more
Lake Reydarvatn is situated just northeast of the farmstead Kross and from the... more
Lake Urridavatn has an area of 1,1 km² Its greatest depth is 15 m and it is... more
Lake Arnarvatn has and area of 0,14 km² and is situated 36 m above sea level... more
Lake Eidavatn has an area of 1,7 km² and is situated 32 m above sea level... more
Lake Krokavatn has an area of 0,8 km² Its greatest depth is 15 m and it is... more
Lakes Fossarvotn are located in the Fljotsdalsherad Region in the East, to the... more
Lake Sandvatn has an area of 2,6 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 569... more
Lakes Bessastadavotn are a group of several connected lakes with a limited... more
Lake Thrihyrningsvatn is situated at 585 m above sea level in the central... more
Only three of the lakes in this area will be mentioned here as they have so... more
Lake Nykurvatn has an area of 0,7 km² It is said to be rather deep and... more
Bustarfell is a farm, situated at the foot of a synonymous mountain in the... more
Lake Thuridarvatn has an area of 1,2 km² Its greatest depth is 10,8 m and it... more
These three lakes are much alike They carry, however, each its own name,... more
Lake Ljosalandsvatn has an area of 0,41 km² It is shallow and situated 244 m... more
Lake Purkuvatn has an area of 0,28 km² It is shallow and situated 231 m above... more
Lake Stadarvatn has an area of 0,24 km² It is partially deep and situated 264... more
Lake Bakkavatn has an area of 0,33 km² It is shallow and situated 241 m above... more
These sea birds are really worthwhile fun The list of species that may be... more
The sources of this river are in the mountains and valleys behind the bay... more
The fishing area of this river is only about 1,5 km long from the sea to the... more
Both rivers are in the Faskrudsfjordur county River Tungua runs through a... more
This river has its main catchment in the valleys Hraundalur and Fannardalur and... more
This is a run off river, which has its sources in the highlands and discharges... more
Sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson was born at the Kolsstadir farm in the Dalir... more
Ptarmigan hunting is a winter sport and calls for a great deal of walking Some... more
This river is very popular among the natives and is one of the many tributaries... more
This is a mixed spring fed and run off river, a tributary to the glacial river... more
This river is the discharge of Lake Sandvatn, which collects a few brooks from... more
This river is the discharge of lake Helluvatn and other smaller ones in the... more
This beautifully situated river is fished by two rods and registered fishing... more
Sela is a small river situated on the east coast, lying between Laxa i Nesjum... more
This river is the only notable salmon river in the Eastfiords of Iceland It has... more
River Fogruhlidara and its estuary, Fogruhlidaros, are at the easternmost foot... more
A large river in the Vopnafiord region, fished with 6 to 8 rods per day It is... more
A small river in the Vopnafjordur district Fished with three daily rods, the... more
This is one of Iceland’s largest clear water rivers and one its best salmon... more
A little known salmon river in the Bakkafiord area Fished with two to three... more
This is a prolific, three rod sea char river with some brown trout and 10-20... more
Lake Krokavatn has an area of 0,56 km² It is rather deep and situated 166 m... more
Lake Thernuvatn has an area of 0,35 km² and is situated 197 m above sea level... more
Lake Bjarnarvatn has an area of 0,12 km² (Lake Mavsvatn 0,2 km²) They are... more
Lake Gunnvararvatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of... more
Lake Holmavatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of 0,5... more
Lake Eidisvatn has an area of 1,9 km² Its greatest depth is 3 m and it is... more
Lake Hlidarvatn on the Langanes peninsula in the Northeast, has an area of 0,24... more
Lake Saudaneslon has an area of 1,2 km² It is shallow and situated 3 m above... more
Lake Stora-Vidarvatn has an area of 2,5 km² Its greatest depth is 20 m and it... more
Lake Kollavikurvatn has an area of 2,1 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it is... more
Lake Thernuvatn is the largest of the three with an area of 1,6 km² It is... more
Lake Deildarvatn has an area of 1,3 km² It is rather shallow and situated 38 m... more
Lake Aedarvatn it is rather shallow and situated 35 m above sea level The... more
Lake Hraunhafnarvatn has an area of 3,4 km² It is situated 2 m above sea level... more
Lake Blikalon has an area of 0,9 km² Its greatest depth is 7 m and it is... more
Lake Sigurdarstadavatn has an area of 1,6 km² Its greatest depth is 3 m and it... more
Lakes Oddastadavotn consist of the following lakes: Sudurvatn, Skerjalon and... more
Lake Myvatn has an area of 36,5 km² It is situated 277 m above sea level and... more
This is probably the most interesting Trout and salmon river of the country The... more
Lake Vikingavatn has an area of 2,4 km² It is rather shallow and only 4 m... more
This is a 3 rod, sea char and sea trout river Its fishing spots and... more
Lake Skjalftavatn has an area of about 9 km² It is rather shallow and 15 m... more
This river is located in the Kelduhverfi County and is renowned for its large... more
Lake Skogartjorn is actually a pond just west of lake Myvatn Reared salmon and... more
Lake Sandvatn is rather shallow, 4 m deep, situated 381 m above sea level and... more
Lake Masvatn has an area of 3,96 km² Its greatest depth is 17 m and it is... more
Lake Hoskuldsvatn has an area of 1,26 km² It is very shallow and situated 262... more
Lake Botnsvatn has an area of 1,05 km² It is situated 130 m above sea level... more
Lake Silalaekjarvatn has an area of 0,18 km² It is said to be shallow and... more
Lake Miklavatn has an area of 1,1 km² It is rather shallow and is situated... more
Lake Vestmannsvatn has an area of 2,5 km² It is 10 m deep and is situated at... more
Lake Brunnavatn has an area of 0,6 km² It is rather shallow and is situated at... more
Lake Kalfaborgararvatn has an area of 3,5 km² It is quite deep and is situated... more
Lake Svartarvatn has an area of 1,9 km² It is situated 395 m above sea level... more
Lake Ljosavatn has an area of 3,2 km² Its greatest depth is 35 m and it is... more
Lake Holavatn has an area of 0,2 km² It is quite deep and is situated 40 m... more
This farm is situated at the foot of a group of mounds, which were created by a... more
Lake Hraunsvatn has an area of 1,5 km² Its greatest depth is 10-12 m and it is... more
Reindeer hunting in the wild, uninhabited eastern central highlands are an... more
Goose hunting
Goose hunting is a favourite pastime of many locals The graylag... more
Lake Stifluvatn has an area of 3,9 km² Its greatest depth is 23 m and it is... more
Lake Miklavatn has an area of 6,6 km² Its greatest depth is 23 m and it is... more
Lake Hopsvatn has an area 1,15 km² It is rather shallow and is situated at 2 m... more
Lake Slettuhlidarvatn has an area of 0,76 It is shallow and situated 14 m above... more
Lake Hofdavatn has an area of 10 km² and is situated at sea level Its greatest... more
This average sized lake is situated south of the westernmost farm, Vatnshlid,... more
This part of the country is not frequently travelled although the gravel road... more
Lake Laxarvatn has an area of about 0,6 km² and the fishing permits are valid... more
The two lakes, Grundartjarnir, have areas of 0,6 and 1,0 km² They are situated... more
Lake Hnausatjorn in the Vatnsdalur has an area of about 1,5 km² and 4 permits... more
Lake Hunavatn is at sea level The Salmon river Vatnsdalsa enters it from the... more
Lake Hop is the country's fifth largest natural lake, situated by... more
Lake Vesturhopsvatn is about 7 km long and 1-2 km wide The fishing area is... more
Lake Sigridarstadavatn is a shallow and a narrow lake It is 6 km long and its... more
Lake Midfjardarvatn is rather a large but shallow lake in the middle of the... more
Lake Torfastadavatn has an area of 0,6 km² It is situated in beautiful and... more
Lake Grensvatn has an area of 0,3 km² Since 1989 brown trout has successfully... more
Lake Hedinsfjardarvatn is situated at 3 m above sea level in a 6 km long and 1... more
Lake Olafsfjardarvatn has an area of 225 km² and its greatest depth is 10 m... more
River Olafsfjardara is divided into five two rods' fishing areas The mainstay... more
he Hafralonsa is a large volume river fished with six rods It is the longest of... more
The least known of the rivers of Thistilfjordur It produces the fewest salmon... more
A large volume river, fished with three rods per day, and exclusively leased by... more
The westernmost viver of the Thistilfjordur area is a medium sized spring fed... more
Much the same applies to the Ormarsa that is already said of the Deildara They... more
A Northeast river on the Melrakkaslétta, fished with two to three rods and... more
A small two rod river that flows into the Laxa in Adaldalur Valley A normal... more
Technically the same river The former flows into the lake Vestmannsvatn and the... more
This is one of Iceland’s major salmon rivers and in many quarters simply... more
This large volume glacial rivers has some of Iceland’s most stunning... more
This run off river is in the Eyjafjordur District During days or periods of... more
his is rather a large run off and spring fed river, which discharges into the... more
Is a high Northland river Rather big by Icelandic standards and at one point... more
This is a neighbouring river of the Fljotaa and much of the same can be said of... more
This river is located just east of the hamlet Varmahlid in the Skagafiord... more
This is a small volume two rod river, flowing into a large lake, Miklavatn The... more
This river spills into the Skagafjordur bay almost directly east of the river... more
This is a rather small volume river fished with two rods It has some... more
This is an average volume river, a tributary to the Blanda The Svarta is a... more
River Blanda is divided into four angling areas Area one stretches from the... more
This is a large, partially a glacial river A dam linking to a power plant in... more
This is a small volume two rod river It has a small self catering lodge It is... more
One of the top rivers in Iceland and in fact a river system consisting of three... more
This is a fine salmon river, fished with three rods and has one of the best... more
Lake Laxarvatn has an area of 600m x 700m and is actually a part of the fine... more
Lakes Solheimavotn consist of the two lakes, Lake Holmavatn and lake... more
Lake Samsstadavatn is a shallow lake with an area of about 0,2 km² and is... more
Lakes Ljarskogarvotn in the West consist of four lakes: Lake Nedstavatn, 0,48... more
Lake Haukadalsvatn has an area of 3,28 km², reaches the depth of 41 m and is... more
Lake Gotuvatn has an area of about 0,4 km² It is rather shallow and lies 215 m... more
Lake Baularvallavatn has an area of 1,6 km², reaches the depth of 47 m and is... more
Lake Selvallavatn has an area of 0,85 km² and is located 62 m above sea level... more
Lake Hraunsfjardarvatn is named after the bay Hraunsfiord and is known for its... more
Hraunsfjorður lagoon is located at the Snæfellsnes Peninsula The road to the... more
Lagoon Laros is separated from the sea by a narrow gravel reef Its total area... more
Lake Alavatn is a small lagoon, separated from the sea by a narrow gravel spit... more
Lake Midhusavatn, a bit farther west than Budir, has an area of about 1,8 km²,... more
Lake Hagavatn has an area of about 1,3 km², its greatest depth is 8 m and it... more
Lake Langavatn has an area of about 0,8 km², its greatest depth 8 m and the it... more
Two lakes, located together, bear this name Their total area is about 0,57... more
Lake Oddastadavatn has an area of about 2,52 km², it greatest depth is 18 m... more
Lake Hlidarvatn is 4,7 km long and up to 1,7 km wide It has an area of about... more
Lakes Longuvotn is the common name for several lakes divided by narrow spits of... more
Hitarvatn has an area of about 7,6 km², its greatest depth is 26 m and it is... more
The total area of the lakes is about 0,26 km² Their greatest depth is 3 m and... more
Lake Brokarvatn has an area of about 0,4 km² Its greatest depth is 4 m and it... more
Lake Gufuarvatn has an area of about 0,25 km² and is located 202 m above sea... more
Lake Langavatn has an area of 5,1 km² It is located 215 m above sea level with... more
Lake Vikravatn has an area of 0,8 km² and lies 275 m above mean sea level Its... more
Lake Hredavatn has an area of 1,14 km², lies 56 m above sea level and its... more
Lake Fiskilaekjarvatn is located in the parish Melasveit It is popular among... more
Since those three lakes lie in a line along road 50 and 520 and are connected... more
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Near the town Borgarnes is a spit of land called Seleyri,... more
Lake Eiriksvatn has an area of 0,77 km² and it is located 278 m above mean sea... more
Reyðarvatn belongs to District Borgarfjordur It is located almost at the... more
This is a run off river with its sources in the mountains of the district... more
These rivers used to be pretty good salmon rivers That was then, this is now A... more
Krossa in Skardstrond a two rod river and we are still in the Dalir region... more
A two rod river and we are still in the Dalir region This river has a good self... more
A three rod river and a very popular one indeed It is of medium volume and... more
A two rod river producing 200 to 350 salmons in during the season It has a... more
One of the better rivers in Iceland, fished with 7-8 rods it usually exceeds a... more
This excellent salmon river is one of Iceland’s best It is a medium volume... more
This river is located a short distance west of the village Budardalur It is on... more
This is an excellent 2-3 rod sea char river with some hope of an odd salmon... more
Setbergsa is a two rod, small river on Skogarstrond, which yields 150-200... more
The following lakes belong to this area: Torfavatn, Reydarvatn, Hop and... more
A just under average volume river, fished with three daily rods Like most of... more
The best salmon river of the Snaefell's Peninsula A rather large volume river... more
A rather large volume river just west of the Alfta It is a pretty good river,... more
A small river, fished with two rods, just west of River Langa It offers an... more
One of the island's major salmon rivers, annually boasting of 1200 to 2000 plus... more
River Nordlingafljot is the discharge of several lakes in the moorland areas of... more
A small but delightful river, branching from the Langa and flowing into river... more
his river has taken roots in the top three in recent years, the annual catch... more
The same river The upper part is the Kjarra, the lower part the Thvera It even... more
This is a glacial river and the main artery of the Borgarfiord region Most of... more
This is not a major Salmon river but it occasionally reaches a catch of 100 or... more
A small three rod river which flows into the glacial river Hvita A high quality... more
This 10 rod river is one of the „big guns” in the country and rarely if... more
An average volume, two rod river on the boundary of the prolific Borgarfiord... more
Leira is a river in county Leirarsveit, a short distance from one of the best... more
The lakes in the interior are innumerable Some of them are connected by brooks... more
The salmon runs upriver from May to October, mostly during the middle of the... more
This museum combines and displays artefacts connected with fishing, industry... more
Most visitors to Iceland have the common denominator of wanting to enjoy the... more
Fshing North Iceland: it is easy to take a short break between activities and... more
The construction of the present golf course commenced in 1993 The prior course... more
The land which was alloted to the golf club was quite a challenge because of... more
Golf course Haukadalsvollur whas opend in June 2007 The golf course is located... more
Hraunborgir is a large holiday lodging area in County Grimsnes, between rivers... more
he present horticultural and greenhouse town Hveragerdi started developing in... more
Golf Club Dalbui on Lake Laugarvatn was founded in 1989 Its first golf course... more
Golf Club Ondverdarnes was founded by a few members of the Masons Guild after... more
The town Selfoss started developing in 1891, when a suspension bridge was built... more
The construction of a golf course on the property of farm Efra Sel started in... more
Uthlid Travel Service has operated this private golf course since 1992 for its... more
Golf Club Hella was founded in 1952 Its 9 hole golf course was originally on... more
Golf Club Vestmannaeyjar was founded on December 4th 1938 Its golf course is... more
Golf Club Vik was founded in 1992 In 1983, its board had a 9 nole course... more
The construction of the golf course started in 1989 and the goal is 18... more
Golf Club Laki has its home golf course at Efri Vik, about 4 kilometres south... more
Hvammsvik is an abandoned farm on a headland on the Whale Bay in the West It... more
Lake Medalfellsvatn is located close to the Whale Bay (Hvalfiord) Its discharge... more
Lake Leirvogsvatn has an area of 1,2 km², its deepest point is 16 m and it is... more
Lake Selvatn or Silungatjorn is just outside the capital Its area is 0,37 km²... more
Lake Hafravatn is just outside the capital limits, 76 m above sea level It has... more
Lake Reynisvatn is still another lake located within the capital area According... more
Lake Ellidavatn is among the many lakes within the capital area Its surface... more
Lake Vifilstadavatn is a small lake in nice surroundings very close to the... more
Lake Seltjorn is a small lake located in a tectonic fault on the western part... more
Lake Djupavatn is a small lake in nice and peaceful surroundings on the... more
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake of the Reykjanes peninsula It is the third... more
Lake Hlidarvatn in the Southwest, has an area of about 4 km² Its discharge is... more
Town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country It has one of... more
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This is a privately owned river Small in volume and fished with two rods per... more
A small river fished with two rods per day Near the estuary, two impassable... more
Together, these rivers, the main river Laxa and the smaller tributary Bugda,... more
This small river is consistently Iceland’s second best river when the average... more
This is an ultra small river, hardly more than a creek, yet a fine salmon... more
A small volume river within the boundaries of the capital, Reykjavik Unique as... more
Small, sensitive, clear stream is only 3 km long with 20 pools Despite the... more
Lake Stiflisdalsvatn has an area of 1,65 km² Its greatest depth is 30 m and it... more
Lake Mjoavatn has an area of 0,75 km² Its greatest depth is 2,5 m and it is... more
Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest „natural” lake of the country with an... more
Lake Laugarvatn is rather a small lake in the valley Laugardalur in the Arnes... more
Lake Apavatn has an area of 14 km² The catch consists of lake char and brown... more
Lake Alftavatn is actually a part of the river Sog, the 19 km long discharge of... more
The artificial Lake Ulfljotsvatn is a part of the 19 km long discharge of the... more
Lake Villingaholtsvatn has an area of 0,8 km² and is situated 36 m above sea... more
Lake Hestvatn is rather a large and a deep lake in the Grimsnes parish The... more
Lake Hvitarvatn has an area of 29,4 km² Its greatest depth is 84 m and it is... more
These two lakes are situated in the Holts Parish in the Southwestern Lowlands... more
Lake Tangavatn is situated in the Rangarvellir County Reared trout and char... more
Lake Hrutsvatn has an area of 2,2 km² Its greatest depth is 1,5 m and it is... more
Lake Heidarvatn in Myrdalur has an area of 0,2 km² Its greatest depth is 30 m... more
Lakes Hofdabrekkutjarnir consist of three connected, small lakes, situated at... more
Lake Haedargardsvatn has an area of 0,15 km² It is quite deep and situated 16... more
Lake Thorutjorn has an area of 0,2 km² It is quite deep and situated 162 m... more
The upper part of the river has the name Varma, but the lower part... more
River Baugsstadaos runs through the Floi County and forms the boundary to the... more
River Holaa is the discharge of Lake Laugarvatn and tributes to River Hagaos,... more
This is the second largest spring fed river of the country Its sources are... more
This brook is situated in the Land Parish, about 1½ hours' drive from the... more
The sources of this river lie a short distance beyond the inhabited areas in... more
This crystal blue spring fed river has its sources at the edge of the 1783 lava... more
This is a small and a short river Its sources are mainly cold springs at the... more
Lake Vikurflod has an area of 0,12 km² The catch consists of lake char, brown... more
This river system consists of many rivers, streams and brooks, which unite and... more
This is one of the best sea trout rivers of the country, with 4-12 pounders The... more
This is a clear small river, which upper part runs through beautiful and rugged... more
The catchment area of this river is widespread and it has an abundance of good... more
River Laxa is rather short and crystal clear Its course has beautiful... more
Iceland’s largest spring fed river and a famous salmon river It has been on a... more
This fishing spot in River Olfusa near the Laugarbakki spot and the confluence... more
A glacial river of considerable volume It is fished mostly like the Olfusa... more
A large clear but cold river It is not a prolific salmon river yet the junction... more
During the last few years, the proprietors of this river have been testing its... more
Kalfa his is a small spring fed river, a tributary of River Thjorsa, near the... more
A rather large volume river fished with ten rods It splits into three beats,... more
A rather small river flowing into the East Ranga just above the junction of the... more
Skoga is a growing salmon river Rock pools and habitats have been created very... more
This is one of Iceland’s main rivers It is of medium volume and fished with... more
A small, short three rod river in the middle of the Southland It originates in... more
Precipitous mountains and steep screes frame cove Bolungarvik To the north is... more
The West Ranga is in many ways the same as the East Ranga, although much... more
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Ida Hvita
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The mud pools and steam vents on the southwest part of Reykjanes close to... more
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The Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls hikes are two of the most popular hikes in... more
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The total hiking distance is close to 53 km and the... more
These islands are the southernmost of the so-called Western Islands of the... more
Farm Bergtorshvoll is a church site in the West Landeyjar County The churches... more
Litla-Hraun was an outlying farm from farm Hraun The prison was built on the... more
Kambar is the name of the steep slope, where road # 1 meanders down from... more
Moorland Hellisheidi is the lava area to the south of Mts Henglafjoll The... more
Farms Alvidra in the Olfus County and Ondverdarnes in the Grimsnes County were... more
According to the Book of Settlements, Steingrimur Trolli settled the... more
The witch hunt in Europe started around the year 1480 and continued to the turn... more
This cove is framed with impressive and precipitous mountains and... more
The abandoned farm Kuvikur is on the Reykjarfjordur Bay For a long time the... more
Walking distance 13-14 km Time 6-7 hours A relatively easy walk
Mt Kambur is... more
The bay Ingolfsfjordur in the Strandir District is about 8 km long and 1½ km... more
The abandoned farm Skeljavik on a synonimous cove is situated a short distance... more
Walking distance 13-14 km Time 6-7 hours A relatively easy walk
Mt Kambur is... more
The abandoned farm Kalfanes is situated just north of hamlet Holmavik and the... more
This well vegetated and beautiful valley is a short distance to the west of the... more
This is the largest bay of the district Strandasysla, about 28 km long and 7 km... more
The abandoned farm Kaldbakur is on the Kaldbakur Cove Both the Book of... more
Goddalur is an abandoned farm in a valley by the same name on the Southern... more
Fell is a farm on the end of bay Kollafjordur in the "Strandir" district The... more
This cove is one of the three inlets of the Ofeigsfjordur Bay The nearest one... more
Feykisholar is an abandoned farm in Valley Hvalsardalur in the Strandir... more
Eyjar is an abandoned farm and nowadays a summer residence at Balar in The... more
This cove is situated between the headlands Hruteyjarnes and Engjanes, just... more
The Drangaskord Pinnacles are among the most prominent landmarks of the... more
Island Grimsey on the Steingrimsfjordur Bay is the largest off the Strandir... more
The first settler at Farm Baer was a woman by the name Arndis The Wealthy... more
The two farms, Small and Big Avik, are on Cove Trekyllisvik Behind Mt... more
Farm Finnbogastadir is situated on the cove Trekyllisvik in the Strandir... more
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Leitahraun is the common name for several lava fields of different ages and... more
This lava cave, Raufarholsshellir, is within easy reach just east of the main... more
Bruarhlod is the narrow and shallow gorge of the Hvita River about two miles... more
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This swimming pool is unusual as the water is a blend of warm geothermal water... more
Vesturbæjarlaug is a small and friendly neighborhood pool, located within... more
Vesturbæjarlaug is a small and friendly neighborhood pool, located within... more
Sundhöllin is the oldest public pool in Iceland, it was opened in 1937 The... more
The facilities offer 25m and 12m outdoor pools, a 12m indoor pool, a wading... more
Laugardalslaug is the city’s largest pool with extensive facilities, located... more
The main pool is 25x15m and a smaller indoor pool is shallow and warm - perfect... more
Sundlaug Kopavogs located in the west side of Kopavogur is one of the largest... more
One of the largest swimming pool facilities in Iceland (6000m2) Offers 50m... more
The Alftanes Swimming pool offers a 24m outdoor pool and 12x8m indoor pool in... more
Kaldidalur (The Cold Valley) or Route F-550 is the shortest of the three main... more
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SOUTHERN ICELAND
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This is the oldest Swimming pool in Hafnarfjordur and was opened in 1943 The... more
Sudurbaearlaug is a public swimming pool in Hafnarfjordur The facilities offer... more
The Vogar public swimming pool opened in 1994 The facilities offer a 16 x 8 m... more
Among the first things that visitors to Iceland usually notice are that it is... more
The Gardur public swimming pool is a part of a public sports center and offers... more
Skuggi Hotel is the perfect choice if you are looking for centrally located... more
The Grindavik public swimming pool opened in 1994 The facilities offer a 25 x... more
This public swimming pool is located at sport centre in Town of Sandgerdi on... more
Dignified and imposing, Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of... more
CenterHotel Klopp is right in the city center of Reykjavik, ideally located to... more
At hotel Plaza you will find 200 bright and comfortable rooms and a spacious... more
Midgardur is the newest member of the CenterHotels family It is ideally located... more
CenterHotel Thingholt offers 52 beautifully decorated rooms, a restaurant, SPA,... more
CenterHotel Skjaldbreid is located on Laugavegur, one of the oldest shopping... more
CenterHotel Arnarhvoll is located by the shore opposite the Harpa Reykjavik... more
Guesthouse Gardur is a family-run 6 apartments guesthouses, located on... more
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Guesthouse Borg is in the center of Grindavik on the coner of Vikurbraut and... more
Geo Hotel is a new hotel in Grindavík village about 20 km from the Keflavik... more
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The hotel’s location on the main street, Hafnargata, provides easy access to... more
If managing your budget while traveling is important, Guesthouse Keflavik... more
Hotel Keflavik is positioned on the doorstep of Reykjanes' Peninsula... more
At Mógilsá, 21 km from Reykjavík Centre
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(30 km SE of Borgarnes, partly difficult road)
The tallest growing natural... more
(9 km E of Hvolsvöllur, road 261)
Varied forest with open areas and easy... more
Spectacular nature reserve with varied landscapes and expanding birchwoods The... more
Ideal forest area for outdoor activities and recreation A variety of forest... more
At the UNESCO Heritage Site Þingvellir you will find the historical pine... more
The forest at Kirkjubaejarklaustur was planted by the families at... more
In Mulakot you will find a nice arboretum with rare species Spectacular scenery... more
Considerable forest area, nice mixture of birch shrubs and planted tree... more
Interesting recreation forest with marked hiking trails and a path specially... more
Exploration and Planning started already in 1947 and was continued for two... more
The slag crater Kerid is the northernmost one of the crater row called... more
The plant is located on one of the major high temperature areas of the... more
Strokkur geyser is the most active sprouting hot spring in the Haukadalur... more
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This route lies from the west to east just north of the Myrdal's glacier in the... more
Accommodation in Mountain Huts during your stay in Thorsmork are available by... more
This short but wide cove faces the open seas just north of The Isafjordur Bay... more
Leirubakki has an excellent campsite with perfect sanitary facilities and a... more
Arhus is located on road 1 the ring road 100 km east of Reykjavik Arhus is in... more
Hólaskógur is a cozy cabin hostel in south Iceland, approximately 130km from... more
The camp site at Alfaskeid is located in a beautiful valley some 10 kilometers... more
Jorfi is a well known farm in Valley Haukadalur, where popular annual... more
Valley Haukadalur is rather wide and well vegetated It contains a trout lake... more
Once there were three night ogres, who intended to cut the Westjords from the... more
Valley Austurdalur in the Skagafjordur District is almost 50 km long Its... more
These lakes are within the District Skagafjordur They are situated a short... more
Gilsfjordur Bay branches towards east from the large Breidafiord Bay and its... more
Eiriksstadir is an abandoned farmstead in the Haukadalur valley According to... more
Farm Breidabolstadur is a church site, a former parsonage, and the residence of... more
The Crucifix Mounds are on road #590, just west of the crossing by Asgardur... more
Camping at Fludir
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Skaftafell offers a range of hiking possibilities for experienced hikers as... more
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Tröllshylur at Grenlækur River , south of Landbrot, was once the course of... more
A general store was built at Skafárós in 1920 while the transportation of... more
Hverfisfljót is one of the largest glacial rivers in the area and it... more
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The Fjadrargljufur Canyon is one of the most beautiful and lovely canyons of... more
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From Landmannalaugar, we drive to Hrauneyjar hydroelectrical power station... more
The old prison, on street Skolavordustigur, was built in 1874 Originally it... more
This museum is a part of the Municipal History Museum Its main function is to... more
Farm Nautholl was built in 1850 and was burned in 1900 in the wake of the... more
Farm Mogilsa is situated at the end of Cove Kollafjordur In the early 20th... more
In 1871 the artist, Sigurdur Guðmundsson, introduced the idea of creating a... more
According to the Kjalnesinga Saga the first settler in the area, Korpulfur,... more
The origin of the Hofdi house is traced back to the times, when French... more
Heidmork was proclaimed a municipal conservation area in 1950 and derives its... more
Harpa is one of Reykjavik‘s greatest and distinguished landmarks It is a... more
Nowadays the point Gufunes is a part of the most populous quarter of Reykjavik,... more
Young people of all ages enjoy life in the Family Garden It is well equipped... more
The building was constructed from 1906 to 1908 and opened to the public in 1909... more
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The so-called Cabinet House (Stjornarrad) has carried a few names since it was... more
Reykjavik Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants Its main... more
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This church is in the Selfoss benefice in the Arnes deanery It was built in the... more
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According to documented sources, a church was built at Thingvellir shortly... more
This church belongs to the Mosfell benefice of the Arnes deanery It was built... more
The Mosfell Church belongs to the Mosfell benefice in the Arnes deanery The... more
During catholic times, Uthlid's churches were dedicated to Holy Mary, and were... more
This church belongs to the Skalholt benefice of the Arnes deanery The Catholic... more
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This former manor is situated just south of the village Hofsos The prayer... more
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The state architect, Rognvaldur Olafsson, designed the church It was built in... more
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The Holt Church belongs to the Holt benefice in the Isafiord deanery Holt is an... more
The area named Raudasandur derives its name from the reddish looking... more
This church belongs to the Bildudalur benefice in the Bardastrond deanery... more
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A church was built in Reykholt in the early years of Christianity in Iceland... more
This church belongs to the Hvanneyri benefice in the Borgarfiord deanery During... more
This church belongs to the Saurbaer benefice in the Borgarfiord deanery It was... more
This church belongs to the Hafnarfiord benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery It was... more
Kalfatjorn is a former farm, parsonage and church site in the Vatnsleysa County... more
This church was built with basaltic lava stones in 1886-87 and consecrated on... more
This church belongs to the Gardar benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery The Book of... more
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Christ the King Cathedral
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Domkirkjan - Reykjavik Lutheran Cathedral
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Klifbrekkufossar is a magnificent tiers of waterfalls in MjóifjörðurWhile... more
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Guesthus Selfoss Camping
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Rambling lava fields, mountain lakes & soothing hot... more
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About Askja - Herdubreid - Herdubreidalindir Highland Route
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About Videy
Videy is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km²) with... more
About Puffin Island
Island Lundey, The Puffin Islands, is a small island a few... more
About Kollafjordur Bay
This bay is a branch of the largest bay of the country,... more
Island Grotta is the the point of the Seltjorn Peninsula of which the capital... more
Geldinganes is a loosely connected headland to the north and northeast of the... more
Engey is the second largest island on the Kolla Bay Its name is most likely... more
Akurey is the largest puffin colony in Kollafjordur fjord The islannd er... more
About the Islands of Reykjavik
Less than 1 km distance from the shore of... more
About Eldey Island
Eldey (The Fire Island) is a 77 m high, sheer rock, with an... more
About Ellidaey Island
This is the third largest of the Westman Islands It is... more
About Bjarnarey Island
This is the fourth largest of the Westman Islands It is... more
About Bjarnarey
Bjarnarey (Bear Island) is situated off the headland Kollumuli... more
About Drangey Island
The island Drangey is a cliff, approximately 7 hundreds... more
About Aedey Island
This is the largest of four islands on the biggest bay of... more
About The Breidafjordur Islands
This bay is the second largest one of the... more
About Vadstakksey Island
Island Vadstakksey is rather large and high (27m) and... more
About Island Oddbjarnarsker
This westernmost islet of the Breidafiord Bay is... more
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In 2004, a team of Italian researchers began an excavation in Iceland searching... more
This church belongs to the Laugaland benefice of the Eyjafiord deanery Catholic... more
About Urdarhals
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About The Hofsos Pakkhus
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About The Kjolur Highland Route (Road F-35)
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Glacier Hofsjokull East (1069m) is located east of Glacier Vatnajokull, between... more
The Lónsá campsite was opened in August 2015, and is located north of... more
Husabakki is located in Svarfaðardalur 5 km from the town of Dalvík and... more
The campsite at Heiðarbær is located between the town of Húsavik and Lake... more
The Fjalladýrð tourist service in Möðrudalur valley is located mid-way... more
Þingeyri is a small town with a great history The inhabitants of Þingeyri... more
The Varmaland camping site is situated at the outskirts of the municipality of... more
About Hafragilsfoss
Hafragilsfoss (27m) is one of the three waterfalls of... more
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About Hotel Selfoss
Hótel Selfoss A stone´s throw from Reykjavik and a... more
Vatnajokull National Park is Europe's larges National Park after merging of... more
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This tour combines the widely popular... more
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Iceland's most stunning sights
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About Laugarbakki
Laugarbakki is a hamlet situated in a geothermal area on the... more
About Breiddalsvik
Valley Breiddalur is the largest lowland area of the... more
The Golden Waterfalls (Gullfoss) are situated in the upper part of River Hvita... more
This former parsonage and estate, outside the boundaries of the NP, was the... more
About Londrangar and Thufubjarg
Londrangar are two prominent rocks, protruding... more
The Brennisteinsalda is a volcano in the south of Iceland Its height is about... more
About Gigjokull
As one of Eyjafjallajokull Glacier´s Outlets, Gigjokull was... more
Langidalur belongs to the Merkurrani Area, north of River Krossa at the eastern... more
About Godahraun - Magni and Modi
Modi and Magni are two of the two youngest... more
An ancient route through the Reidskard Pass over the Vogastapi Headland and... more
The usual route is to walk to the mountain from the north of Oddafell, but it... more
Find your own Hiking Challenge in the Reykjanes Area As The Reykjanes Peninsula... more
About Keilir
Mt Keilir is a hyaloclastite mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula... more
Kalmanstjorn is an abandoned farm, a former estate to the south of Lake... more
The former estate Herdisarvik, now abandoned, stood on the synonymous cove on... more
About Hafurbjarnarstadir
Farm Hafurbjarnarstadir is located on Gardskagi in... more
About Hafnaberg
Hafnaberg is a low, sheer cliff just south of the fishing... more
The northernmost point of the Reykjanes Peninsulais called Gardskagi It is... more
About Mt Brennisteinsfjoll
The Sulphur Mountains are to the south of the... more
About Almenningar
Almenningar is a lava patch between the lava fields... more
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and climbing routes The valley... more
About Haifoss
The waterfall Haifoss in the Thjorsa Valley is 122 m high,... more
About Kleifarvatn Lake
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake of the Reykjanes... more
About Hvalvatn Lake
Lake Hvalvatn has an area of 4,1 km², it reaches a depth... more
About Svinavatn Lake
Lake Svinavatn has an area of 12 km² It is situated 123... more
About Apavatn Lake
Lake Apavatn has an area of 14 km² The catch consists of... more
About Skorradalsvatn Lake
Lake Skorradalsvatn has an area of 14,7 km² It is... more
About Graenalon Lagoon
Glacial Lagoon Graenalon is a constantly changing body... more
Lake Myvatn has an area of 36,5 km² It is situated 277 m above sea level and... more
About Thorisvatn Lake
This lake was the second largest natural lake of the... more
About Jokulsa a Fjollum
This glacial river, a discharge of the icecap... more
Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, has colorful rhyolite... more
The Svinarnes hut is located on River Svina, north of Mt Burfell, in the centre... more
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Hiking Trails in Kverkfjoll - Hvannalindir Area
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The trail from the Sigurdarskali hut to the bridge across Jokulsa a Fjollum... more
From the ruins in Hvannalindir a longer hiking trail is available along the... more
The parking area is within a short walking distance from the Lindahraun lava... more
From The Icelandic Glaciological Society’s hut it is possible to walk... more
A road lies from the Kverkfjoll route in the Hvannalindir area southeast to a... more
The tour starts from the hut Sigurdarskali, heading toward the Kverkjokull... more
From the Hvannalindir area, a 38-kilometre jeep track extends from the... more
The distance from the Sigurdarskali hut to the edge of the Kverkjokull... more
Begin the tour by heading north to Mt Virkisfell (1108 m) Mt Biskupsfell (1240... more
The tour follows route 2 over a rocky terrain, and then runs twelve km east... more
An easy walk, mostly on a good jeep track, an earlier main connection road... more
This trail takes you from Borgarfjordur to Brunavik across the Brunavik Pass... more
This trail takes you from Borgarfjordur to Brunavik across pass... more
About Eyjafjardara River
This river runs through the long Eyjafjord valley... more
About Holsa River
This spring fed river was called Djupa (The Deep River) in... more
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This is one of the top rivers, producing a thousand salmon in... more
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This large volume glacial rivers has some of Iceland’s... more
The total area of this small glacier is about 19 km² It is located just north... more
This glacier is the northernmost of the country Because of its retreat... more
About Malmey
Malmey is the larger of the two islands of the Skagafjord Bay It... more
About Flatey
The island Flatey is situated on the Skjalfanda Bay It is about... more
About Grimsey
Island Grimsey is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland It... more
About Hjorsey
Island Hjorsey has an area of 5,5 km2 It is the largest island... more
About Hrisey
Hrisey is the second largest island of the country, situated on... more
About Vestmannaeyjar
The Westman Islands, "The Pearl in The Ocean", is an... more
About Dyrfjoll
Mt Dyrfjoll (1136 m) marks the northernmost boundaries of the... more
Mt Kerling is the highest mountain near inhabited areas in the northern part of... more
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the northern edge of the... more
This most famous and former largest spouting hot spring of the world probably... more
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About The Akureyri Touring Association
The club’s mountain huts are in... more
About Utivist Travel Association
Útivist is a travel association, which goal... more
About ITA - The Iceland Touring Association
The aim of The Iceland Touring... more
About Highland Center Hrauneyjar
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar offers... more
A camping site and WCs are in the immediate vicinity of the huts
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About Hotel Kidagil
Last stop before Sprengisand route
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The Iceland Glaciological Society (IGS) Breida Mountain Hut and garage were... more
The Iceland Touring Association's (ITA) huts are located at about 800 metres... more
The Travel Club Skagafjordur (TCS) Mountain hut Hildarsel is positioned 340m... more
About Kaldidalur
Kaldidalur (The Cold Valley) is the westernmost and the... more
About Hrauneyjar - Sigalda - Versalir
Hrauneyjar is the name of an area south... more
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This route lies from the west to east just north of the... more
About Ofeigsfjordur
The Ofeigur Bay is divided into three fiords, furthest... more
About Ogmundarhraun
The lava field Ogmundarhraun is situated between Krysuvik... more
About Ogur
Ogur was an estate and a parsonage on the utmost end of the... more
About Olafsdalur
The abandoned farm Olafsdalur is in a synonymous valley in... more
About Olafseyjar Islands
Islands Olafseyjar have only temporarily been... more
About River Olfusa
Rivers Hvita and Sog change names after their confluence... more
About Olkelda
Olkelda is the Icelandic name for a mineral spring Quite a few... more
About Hnjotur Folk Museum
Orlygshofn is a short valley ending in rather a... more
About Orlygsstadir
Orlygsstadir is a historic site in the Blonduhlid Area in... more
About Oshlid
Oshlid is the almost precipitous mountain slope between the... more
The land around the farm and the spit of land Ospakseyri are within the... more
About Oxarfjordur
Oxarfjordur is the name of the big bay between the... more
About Oxl
Farm Oxl is located in County Breiduvikurhreppur, near Hotel Budir... more
About Oxney
Island Oxney is the second largest island off the Skogarstrond... more
About Papey
This is the largest island off the east coast of Iceland, about 2... more
The House of Parliament was built in 1880 - 1881 It was constructed from hewn... more
About Parthus
Parthus was a sheep-cot where Part-House John and his companion... more
In addition to a myriad of attractions, The Pearl has an important function It... more
The first ideas concerning a hydroelectric power station in the Ellidaar Valley... more
About Fjardarsel Power Plant
In 1906, the Engineer General, Thorvald Krabbe,... more
About Gardsa Power Plant
The town council of Olafsfjordur decided to harness... more
About Rjukandi Power Plant
River Fossa drains the Snaefell’s Glacier It... more
River Smyrlabjargaa runs through County Sudursveit It mostly collects run off... more
About Purkey Island
Island Purkey belongs to the Dalir District The channel... more
The houses of the farm are situated at the high edge of the lava field, where... more
About Rekavik Cove
This is a small cove between the large bird cliff... more
This glacial river, a discharge of the icecap Vatnajökull in the south, is the... more
About Reykir Farm
Farm Reykir of the Skeid County developed into a hamlet... more
About Reykir Museum
Down below the farm Reykir on The Hruta Bay is a spit of... more
About Reykjaheidi
The moorlands south of the fishing town Husavik are only... more
About Heydalur Hotel
Heydalur is a hotel and a restaurant in uniquely... more
About Reykjanes
Reykjanes (The Steamy Peninsula) is the name of the south-... more
About Reykjanes Peninsula
Its four (or five) volcanic regions are called:... more
About Reykjarfjordur Nyrdri
This wide and short bay is situated between the... more
About Reykjarholsskogur
This forest is located to the southwest of hamlet... more
About Reykjavik Airport
In 1919 the pilot Rolf Zimsen, the nephew of the mayor... more
The so-called Old Harbor of Reykjavik is the first lasting harbor of the town... more
About Reynistadur
Reynistadur is a farm and a church site, approximately 10... more
About Rifgirdingar Islands
Islands Rifgirdingar almost close the mouth of the... more
About Samsstadir
The present farm consists of earlier three farms, in... more
About Sanda Village
The remainders of a base, built by the British and... more
About Sandfell
The rhyolite laccolith Sandfell /743m) is located south of the... more
About Saudafell
Farm Saudafell and former church site is situated in the... more
About Saudanes
The former rectory at Saudanes stood in the middle of the... more
About Saudeyjar Islands
Islands Saudeyjar are situated in the northwest corner... more
The parsonage Saurbaer is situated in the county Hvalfjordur Coast During... more
About Selatangar - Festarfjall
Wherever the coastal landscape of the southwest... more
About Seley Island
Island Seley is a 21 m high, vegetated rocky island 4,6 km... more
About Seljavallalaug
The swimming pool Seljavallalaug is situated in a short... more
About Selvik Cove
Cove Selvik was the best landing for small fishing vessels... more
About Selvogur
Selvogur is a small community east of farm Herdisarvik in the... more
This cluster of reddish looking craters is situated in the Grimsnes County They... more
About Siglunes
Siglunes is the northernmost point between the bays Siglufiord... more
About Vatnsdalsa
This river spills into the bay Vatnsfiord in the Northwest It... more
About Vatnsdalsa
The main section is a six rod fishery and the only river with... more
About Sjounda Farm
Sjounda is a remote, abandoned farm in the easternmost part... more
Glacier Tours were founded in 1985 The road up there is only 16 km long, but... more
About Skalavik
Cove Skalavik was the westernmost settlement of the district... more
About Skaleyjar Islands
This group of islands comprises of about 160 islands,... more
Skard is a farm, a church site and was a large estate for centuries in the... more
About Skeidararsandur
This is one of the largest alluvial plains of the... more
About Skeidarettir
The sheep pen Skeidarettir is situated just south of the... more
About Skeidaveitan
The greatest achievement of “Skeidamenn” was the... more
About Skeljavik Farm
The abandoned farm Skeljavik on a synonymous cove is... more
About Skjaldbreidur
This beautiful and symmetric prototype of shield volcanoes... more
About Skogar Farm
Skogar is an abandoned farm in the eastern slopes of the... more
About Skotufjordur
The Sting Ray Bay is about 10 miles (16 km) long and narrow... more
About Skriddalur
When driving to the south from Egilsstadir, people, who do... more
About Skrudur Island
Skrudur rises steeply out of the sea just east of the... more
About Skrudur Garden
Skrudur is a small tree park, established shortly after... more
About Smaeyjar
These are four islands situated to the west of the only... more
About Smidjuvik
Cove Smidjuvik is situated between the headlands... more
Volcanic activity on the peninsula still exists in this Flank Zone extending... more
About Speni
Speni is a mound between the cove Kolbeinsvik and Skreflur It... more
About Stadarborg
Stadarborg is a sheep shelter, 2-3 km from the former... more
Stadarfell is an ancient estate and a church site of County Fellsstrond It is... more
This church belongs the Prestbakki benefice in the Hunavatn deanery Stadur is a... more
The parsonage Stadur (or Stadarstadur) has been a church site for centuries... more
Stadur is a former parsonage and a church site a short distance to the west of... more
About Stafnes
Stafnes was a mansion in the past There were many fishing... more
About Stagley Island
Island Stagley is the southernmost of the Vestureyjar... more
About Stakksfjordur
The Stakksfjordur Bay is a deep southern inlet of the big... more
About Stapafell
Mt Stapafell is a hyaloclastite mountain on the Reykjanes... more
About Stapavik Cove
Cove Stapavik is just east of river Selfjot's estuaries It... more
About Stokkalaekur
Stokkalaekur is surrounded by beautiful landscapes The... more
About Stora Gilja
Road no 1 passes the farm Stora-Gilja in the Hunavatn... more
About Stori Holmur
Stori Holmur was an estate in the Leira County Probably... more
About Storisandur
Storisandur is an undulating, barren area north of the... more
About Storurd
Storurd (Boulder Scree) is in valley Urdardalur, which is the... more
About Strandir and Westfjords
The district Strandasysla covers the easternmost... more
About Straumfjordur
Gunnlaugur (Gudlaugur) Thorfinnsson, the great grandfather... more
About Straumnes
The headland Straumnes separates the coves Adalvik and Rekavik... more
About Straumsvik
Cove Straumsvik, between the Aluminium smelter and former... more
About Sturlureykir
Sturlureykir is a farm in the Reykholt Valley in the... more
About Sudurarbotnar
The Sudurarbotnar area is the catchment area of river... more
About Sugandafjordur
The Suganda Bay is about 8 miles (13 km) long and 2,2... more
About Island Surtsey
The eruption, which created this and other islands around... more
About Svalbard
Svalbard was a manor, a church site, and an official assembly... more
About Svartifoss
Svartifoss is among the most renowned waterfalls of Iceland... more
About Island Svefneyjar
Islands Svefneyjar form the innermost part of the... more
About Islands Svidnur
The Svidnur islands belong to the so-called West Islands... more
About Svinaskalastekkur
Svinaskalastekkur is an abandoned farm in the... more
About Teigarhorn
Teigarhorn is a farm in the Buland County, about 4 kilometres... more
About Theistareykir
The abandoned farm Theistareykir, and the surrounding area... more
About Thelamork
Thelamork is an area in the eastern part of Valley... more
About Island Therney
This island is just off the coast of the headland Alfsnes... more
About Thidriksvalladalur
This well vegetated and beautiful valley is a short... more
Thingeyrar were among the best and most prosperous estates of the country It... more
About Thingvellir
Presently a farm at the end of a synonymous cove south of... more
About Mt Thorbjorn
Mt Thorbjorn (Thorbjarnarfell) is a free standing,... more
About Island Thorisholmi
This island is situated about three km to the south... more
About Thorolfsfell
Mt Thorolfsfell (574 m) is located east of the inhabited... more
About Thorshofn
During the 19th century ships started frequenting this harbour... more
About Thorskafjardarheidi
The road across this mountain area was mostly carved... more
About Thorsmork
Thorsmork is one of the brightest pearls on the string of... more
About Thrainsskjoldur
Thrainsskjoldur is an extensive lava mound north of Mt... more
About Thrastarskogur
Mr Tryggvi Gunnarsson, a renowned businessman and a... more
About Thvotta
Farm Thvotta is the southernmost farm of the Alftafjordur County... more
About Thyrill
The name Thyrill applies to a mountain (388 m) and a farm on the... more
About Mt Tindastoll
Mt Tindastoll (995 m) is about 18 km long and a prominent... more
About Trolladyngja
Trolladyngja is a hyaloclastite mountain to the north of... more
About Trollakirkja
Mt Trollakirkja is a high and a prominent mountain on the... more
These waterfalls just east of Mt Burfell look more like rapids when River... more
During the period 1929-1933 the Reykjavik Electric Authority (now Municipal... more
Old sources mention a prayer chapel at farm Unadsdalur in the ancient past and... more
Unaos is the easternmost farm of the Hjaltastadur County on the estuary of... more
The coastline Upsaströnd stretches between the perpendicular promontory... more
About Urridafoss
In order to get to the waterfall Urridafoss you follow the... more
About Uthlid
Farm Uthlid was first named the Outer Hlid and was a church site... more
Utskalar was a church site and a parsonage and one of the greater mansions of... more
About Vadalfjoll
Mts Vadalfjoll are located straight to the north of... more
About Vallholmur
Vallalaug hot spring
Vallholmur (Holmurinn) is the lowland... more
This ancient manor and parsonage from the 14 century is situated west of the... more
About Vatnsdalur
The Lake Valley is well vegetated and prosperous looking The... more
About Vatnsfjordur
The Vatnsfjordur bay is about 9 km long with the island... more
About Vatnsleysa
Farms Smaller and Big Vatnsleysa were formerly manors and big... more
About Vatnsleysustrond
This 15 km long and narrow county along the northern... more
About Vatnsnes
This mountainous peninsula between the bays Midfiord and... more
About Verdalir
Valleys Verdalir comprise Yztidalur, Middalur and Cove Sandvik... more
The Westman Islands, "The Pearls in The Ocean", is an archipelago of 15... more
About Vidfjordur
The Vidfjordur cove is the southernmost of the Nordfjordur... more
About Vifilsstadir
Originally the freedman Vifill built his farm to the... more
About Vigur
Vigur is the second largest island of the Isafjordur Bay It is... more
Viknaslod Hiking Trails
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik... more
About Vogastapi
Headland Vogastapi (80 m) carried different names in the past,... more
Our existence has always depended on water The first settlers in Iceland relied... more
About Yztafell
This farm is situated at the northern foot of Mt Kinnarfell in... more
Hvolsvöllur is located on highway no 1 The camp site is at the entrance to the... more
About Skriduklaustur
This renowned, ancient manor was called Skrida up to the... more
Lagarfljot
River Lagarfljot is the second largest one in the East, about 85... more
Jokuldalur
Jokuldalur (The Glacial Valley) is the longest inhabited valleys of... more
Hengifoss
River Hengifossa discharges Lake Hengifossarvatn on the... more
About Melrakkasletta
The northeastern peninsula is nameless, but its largest... more
Point Raudanes is in the vicinity of farm Vellir and former parsonage Svalbard,... more
About Langanes
Langanes is a large and long peninsula to the east of the... more
About Tjornes
The mountainous peninsula Tjornes is indented with short valleys... more
Þakgil is located between Höfðabrekkuafrétti and Mýrdalssandur The name... more
About Selfoss
Selfoss is one of the three waterfalls of river Jokulsa a... more
Namaskard hverir
This spectacular high temperature area (410 m above sea... more
The Vík camping site is in close proximity to the Vík village On the site we... more
About Jardbodin a Myvatni
The crater row Jardbadsholar is situated near road... more
Grimstadir a Fjollum
Farm Grimsstadir and farm Modrudalur are the highest... more
Bjarnarflag is a high temperature area situated west of the Namaskard Pass in... more
The idea of harnessing the geothermal energy of the Bjarnarflag Area was first... more
The Nature Reserve Dimmuborgir, „The Dark Castles”, are among the most... more
Aldeyjarfoss
This waterfall is considered the most beautiful one in the river... more
Barnafoss
The waterfall Barnafoss is in River Skjalfandafljot near the... more
Valley Adaldalur covers most of the lowland area to the south of Bay... more
About Vaglaskogur
Vaglaskogur is the second largest forest of the country It... more
Munkathvera is a farm, a church site and a former manor in the Laugaland... more
About Kaldbakur
Mt Kaldbakur (1167 m) protrudes from the eastern shores of the... more
About Hrafnagil
Hrafnagil has been an estate since ancient times It was a... more
Videy is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km²) with its highest... more
Oskjuhlid Hike
The hill Oskjuhlid is an important link in the chain of open... more
The Ellidaar-valley is one of the most interesting recreational areas of the... more
Lake Ellidavatn is among the many lakes within the capital area Its surface... more
Raudholar are the remainder of a cluster of pseudo craters within the... more
Nýidalur hut– Evening stroll with the park ranger Daily at 2030
The park... more
Distances: Snaefell - Geithellnar about 100 km Snaefell - Thorisdalur about 80... more
Hiking Trail Suggestions
1 Hut Sigurdarskali - Ice Cave
The distance from the... more
The walking distance is about 100 km The only major obstacle is the shortage of... more
Mt Esja is the most prominent mountain within the capital area after the... more
Number of hiking trails are available at Hveragerdi area 1-4 hours There are... more
The Reykjavegur hiking trail is divided into a few easy stages and at the end... more
The camp site next to Hotel Eldborg is about 50 km away from the town... more
Gladheimar runs the camping area in Blonduos, as well as 20 well equipped... more
The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly are with lots of activities all... more
When arriving from Akureyri, the campsite is by the southern entrance in to the... more
The national park is open to guests all year round A campsite for tents,... more
Asbyrgi certainly is one of nature’s wonders It is a 3½ km long canyon with... more
The campsite is high in the village in an extremely peaceful location, with all... more
The campsite is located close to the entrance to the village of Eskifjörður,... more
This campsite is by a small pond in the top of Faskrudsfjordur village The... more
The campsite is located in the eastern side of Stodvafjordur village It's right... more
Situated behind Hotel Blafell, next to the playground is where you will find... more
The campsite is in the middle of Djupivogur town, serviced by Hotel Framtíð... more
Around the campsite are about 40 kilometers of marked walking paths, as well as... more
In the town of Egilsstadir are two camping grounds - one in Kaupvangur and the... more
Campsite with good facilities for camping vehicles Cooking facilities with... more
About Godafoss
This is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the country It... more
Guesthouse Fosshóll is located by the Goðafoss gulley only 500 meters away... more
This spectacular hiking trail and bridle path winds between mountains and... more
The hiking distance is 42 - 44 km At the starting or finishing point,... more
The total hiking distance comprises about 55 kilometres, which can be divided... more
This spectacular hiking trail and bridle path winds between mountains and... more
The distance between Skogar and Thorsmork (Basar) is about 25 km Hikers en... more
About Laugavegur hike - from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork
The total hiking... more
The camping is situated in the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur It offers good... more
The campsite by the waterfall Faxa is on the riverside of the Tungufljot river,... more
Svinafell Camping offer two types of camping: First, there are 8 camping areas... more
The campground office is located next to the entrance gate Visitors should... more
The campsite is within walking distance from the hot spring area and the great... more
The campsite is close to all services, shopping and many tourist attractions... more
The campsite is close to the center of the village, within walking distance of... more
The campsite is located next to the sports center and the church of... more
The campsite is close to the sports center, located on a grass field that used... more
In the camping site you have 13500 sqmeter area to park your tent, trailer or... more
About Alftavotn hut
Members of the Touring Association Utivist restored the... more
The Iceland Glaciological Society (IGS) Mountain Hut Esjufjallaskali is located... more
Mountain hut Strutur was built to accommodate 26 people in 2002 Its access... more
The Leppistungur hut was built in 1987 on River Kerlingaa in the upper part of... more
Mountain hut Helgaskali is on the so-called Line-Track between Valleys... more
The Icelandic Touring Association´s (ITA) small hut in valleys Thjofadalir was... more
The Thverbrekknamuli hut is situated southeast of Mt Hrutfell, near river... more
The Hvitarnes hut was the first to be built by the Iceland Touring Association... more
Gislaskali in Svartárbotnar is the last hut on the southern part of Kjölur... more
This is a relatively large campsite with a swimming pool, restaurant, golf... more
Arbudir is another hut in Kjölur and the second hut if going from south of to... more
Fremstaver is a hut in Kjölur one of the main highland roads connecting south... more
Hotel Sanda mountain hut on river Sanda at the southernmost end of the Kjolur... more
Icelandic Touring Association (ITA) Mountain hut Hagavatn was built in 1942 It... more
This campsite is quite big, with basic service close by like a grocery store... more
The Icelandic Touring Association (ITA) Nordurfjordur hut is called... more
About Nordurfjordur
This cove with a synonymous hamlet is situated just north... more
The Hloduvellir hut is the property of the Iceland Touring Association and... more
The Akureyri Touring Association (ATA) Mountain hut Botni is located at about... more
Please Note: This Hut is Locked Contact ATA for Keys
The Akureyri Touring... more
The Akureyri Touring Association (ATA) Mountain huts Dreki is located at the... more
The Akureyi Touring Association (ATA) Mountain hut Thorsteinsskali was built... more
The Akureyri Touring Association (ATA) Mountain hut Dyngjufell is located at... more
The mountain hut Lambi in valley Glerardalur was built in 1975 and accommodates... more
The Akureyri Touring Association (ATA) Mountain hut Laugafell hut was built in... more
Mountain hut Ingolfsskali was built in 1978 It is located in Lambahraun, north... more
Touring Club Skagafjordur (TCS) Mountain hut Trolli (370m) is located near... more
Touring Club Skagafjordur (TCS) Mountain hut Thufnavellir is located in valley... more
Holaskjol, sheltered by Mounds Lambaskardsholar, offers mountain hut... more
Touring Association Utivist restored a decayed farmers' sheep roundup shelter... more
The Sveinstindur mountain hut is located southeast of Mt Sveinstindur The... more
Baldvinsskali is located at Fimmvorduhals, one of the most popular hiking... more
Mountain hut Breidavik is located on a synonymous cove in the Eastfjords It is... more
Mountain hut Husavikurskali is on a synonymous cove in the Eastfjords It was... more
Mountain hut Egilssel is locate in the Lonsoraefi Area It is solely used by... more
Mountain hut Geldingafell is located at the foot of Mt Geldingafell and is... more
Mountain hut Sigurdarskali is open the whole year round and accommodates 75-85... more
Mountain hut Snaefellsskali is located at the foot of the highest free-standing... more
The Breida hut and garage were built in 1951 The houses are located 23 metres... more
The hut is located on the nunatak Esjufjoll at 701 metres above sea level in... more
Fjallkirkja was built in 1979 at the foot of a synonymous nunatak on glacier... more
The first hut, Grimsfjall I, the measurement equipment installation, and the... more
The first hut was built in 1955, the garage in 1958, the fuel storage house in... more
The Touring Association Utivist restored the decayed, former "Mountainmen's"... more
Mountain hut Kverkfjallaskali was built in 1977 to accommodate 6-12 people It... more
Soon after the Touring Association Utivist was founded, its members started... more
This mountain hut is the property of and operated by Myvatn Tours It... more
Mountain hut Skagfjordsskali is located on a flat area at the mouth of Valley... more
Mountain hut Mulaskali was built in 1984 just south of Kollumuli It... more
About Volcano Huts Thorsmork
The Volcano Huts are located in the Thorsmork... more
Mountain hut Godahnukar was built in 1979 for 6-12 persons at 1,498 metres... more
About Godahnjukar
Mountain hut Godahnukar was built in 1979 for 6-12 persons... more
About Botnar
The Iceland Touring Association huts Botnar on river South... more
The campsite is about 23 kilometers from the ring road, and around 20... more
Alftavatn Restaurant – Volcano Huts
Region: Highland
Coordinates: 6385° N... more
About Hornbjarg Hut and CampingThe ITA has taken over the operation of the... more
The mountain huts of the Iceland Touring Association on lake Alftavatn on the... more
About Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
The ITA hut on Mt Hrafntinnusker,... more
About Hallbjarnarvordur
This topographic name literally means The Cairns of... more
The Dalakofinn hut is located in the majestic landscapes just north of Mt... more
Hamraskogar
The Hamraskogar Forest is a patch of wood to the north of the... more
The mountain hut Afangagil is situated on the edge of one of Iceland's most... more
About Haukadalsheidi
Moorland Haukadalsheidi is situated in the southern... more
Rjúpnavellir in Landsveit is a small and comfortable resort in south of... more
About Landmannahellir Cottages
Accommodation on the Domadalur... more
The Iceland Touring Association first built a hut in Landmannalaugar in 1951,... more
About Herdubreid og Herdubreidarlindir
There is a mountain range east of The... more
About Hljodaklettar
Hljodaklettar (The Whispering Cliffs) are a bizarre... more
About Hlodufell
Mt Hlodufell is a beautifully shaped table mountain to the... more
Glacier Hofsjokull East (1069m) is located east of Glacier Vatnajokull, between... more
About Holaskogur
Holaskogur (The Forested Mounds) is a deforested area of the... more
About Holmatungur
Holmatungur is a well vegetated area on the western side of... more
About Holsfjoll
Holsfjoll, or Fjallasveit, is the name of the area to the east... more
This lava field and its two crater rows were created by fissure eruptions One... more
The English name of this 1128 m high mountain is The Obsidian Skerry It is... more
About Hrossaborg
"The Horse Castle" is one of two "tuff rings" situated in the... more
About Husadalur
Valley Husadalur is somewhat larger than Valley Langidalur and... more
About Hvannalindir
The Hvannalindir area is a vegetated oasis, 640 m above sea... more
Hvanngil
The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people... more
The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people in four... more
Hveravellir (The Hot Spring Fields) is a very interesting low temperature area... more
About Hvitarnes Kjolur
This is mostly a delta area between some rivers on the... more
About Isholsvatn
Lake Isholsvatn has an area of 5,2 km² It is 5 km long, 39 m... more
About Jokulfall
River Jokulfall is also called Jokulkvisl Several rivulets... more
About Jokulheimar
Jokulheimar are situated in an area called Tungnarbotnar... more
Jokulsa a Bru
Jokla, as many people call it, is the longest river of Eastern... more
Jokulsa a fjollum
This glacial river, a discharge of the icecap Vatnajökull... more
The Northern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
This park was established in... more
Karahnjukar comprises two hyaloclastite mountains on the eastern side of River... more
About Karlsdrattur
The cove is situated just east of the northern glacier... more
About Kaldarhofdi
Farm Kaldarhofdi is opposite to the Drattarhlid Hill to the... more
About Vordufell
Mt Vordufell (391 m) is a triangularly shaped mountain to the... more
About Hestfjall
Mt Hestfjall (317 m) rises gradually higher from the south to... more
About Braedratunga
Braedratunga is a manor and a church site on the tongue... more
About Laugarvatnsvellir
Laugarvatnsvellir is a large grassy area, a former... more
The ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, Skalholt, was the centre of... more
About Ashildarmyri
Ashildarmyri is a historical site and an ancient meeting... more
About Hagongur
Hagongur is the name of two similar mountains, The Northern-H... more
Grimsvotn, under the centre of the Vatnajokull Ice Cap, is a large central... more
About Grafarlond
This small oasis is situated at the eastern edge of the vast... more
About Godaland
Godaland, like the other former summer pastures, Mulatungur... more
About Gljufurleit
Gljufurleit is a part of the western slopes of the River... more
About Gaesavotn Route (F-910)
This route is one of the most interesting and... more
About Gaesavotn (Geese Lakes)
Those two lakes are situated at the western foot... more
About Granahaugar
Short distance north of Buland in Skaftartunga lies the... more
About Gragaesadalur
Valley Gragaesadalur (greylag goose) is in the southwest... more
About Fremrinamur
Fremrinamur is a high temperature area on the shield... more
About Fjordungsalda
This low mountain (972m) is actually an old and heavily... more
Fjallabak Nature Reserve was established in 1979 The Nature reserve is 47000... more
The Fjallabak sydra (south) or middle route lies from the west to east just... more
About Landmannaleid
This route takes you through one of the most colorful... more
Fagrifoss is a waterfall on the way to laki route is very rough and rugged... more
About Eyvindarkofaver
Eyvindarkofaver is a relatively well-vegetated marsh... more
About Eyjabakkar
This boggy area northeast of the glacier snout... more
The glacier snout Eyjabakkajokull is the easternmost of the other much larger,... more
About Emstrur
Emstrur is a desolate grazing area in the southern interior,... more
Eldgja, or "The Fire Fissure”, is 40 km long and stretches from the glacier... more
Glacier Eiriksjokull (1,675 m) has an area of about 22 km sq and rests on top... more
The Dyngjuhals is a wide ridge east of Lakes Gaesavotn It is about 20 km wide... more
The central volcano Katla is hidden under the southeastern part of the ice cap... more
The mountain massif Kerlingarfjoll (The Ogress' Mountains; 800 - 1500 m) is the... more
About Kidagil
This gorge represents the northern boundary of the Sprengisandur... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (964 m) is a prominent rhyolite mountain on the... more
Kistufell
This mountain protrudes up to 1444 m (4,765 feet) above sea level... more
About Kjolur Route
The Kjolur area (600-700m) lies between the Langjokull... more
The name of Mt Krafla was extended over the high temperature area after the... more
About Krepputunga
The Kverkfjoll Mountains are at the northern edge of the... more
About Kverkfjoll
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the... more
This part of the Interior offers clear trails to follow, so it mostly depends... more
The 25 km long crater row called Lakagigar was created during a relatively... more
About Lambatungnajokull
This glacier snout flows down into the Skyndidalur... more
Cave Landmannahellir at the foot of Mt Hellisfjall south of Mt Lodmundur and... more
About Landmannaleid
Kringla
This area on the Landmanna Route could be called... more
This lake is about 20 km long and up to 2 km wide and it extends almost up to... more
The Long Glacier (1355m) is the second largest in Iceland It has an area of... more
About Laugarfell
The mountains Laugafell and Laugafellshnjukur (892 and 987 m)... more
About Laugarvalladalur
This valley is one of the Bruar Valleys, mentioned... more
About Maelifellssandur
This is a wide sand and gravel plain north of the... more
About Markarfljot River
The 1070 km² catchment area of the glacial river... more
Marteinsflaeda
The area called Marteinsflaeda is north of Lakes Gaesavotn, and... more
About Merkurtungur
The Merkurtungur Area lies between the South and North... more
About Mjoidalur
This valley branches to the south from the end of the... more
Modrudalur is the highest situated and still inhabited farm of the country... more
About Mulatungur
The Mulatungur cover the area between River Tungnakvisl to... more
The Myrdalsjokull glacier (1480m) is the fourth largest glacier with an area of... more
Both names, The New Valley (Nyidalur) and The Glacial Valley (Jokuldalur) are... more
About Sigalda
This hyaloclastite (moberg) ridge rises 550 m above sea level to... more
Skaelingar
Skaelingar (plural) are an interior summer pasture area for sheep... more
Skafta is a mixed glacial and spring fed river Most of the glacial discharge... more
About Snaefell
The Snowy Mountain (Sierra Nevada) is the highest freestanding... more
Sottarhellir Cave
Cave Sottarhellir (The Plague Cave) is located in the... more
About Sprengisandur Route
This part of the interior, the so-called... more
About Domadalur
Valley Domadalur is located just east of Kringla (Cave... more
About Domadalur
The Domadalur Route is actually the westernmost part of the... more
About Dettifoss
Dettifoss is Europe’s mightiest waterfall It is 44 m high... more
About Budarhals
Budarhals is a 600-700 m high dolerite and hyaloclastite... more
About Brunnar
This topographic name literally means The Wells, which cover... more
This glacier tongue is the largest of the many such of the icecap Vatnajokull... more
About Steinsholt
Steinsholt is a 3 miles long summer pasture in the northern... more
About Sveinagja
Sveinagja is a volcanic fissure and a fault in the eastern... more
Summer pastures Teigstungur stretch up to the edge of the glacier tongues... more
About Thjofadalir
The Valleys of Thieves are situated between the second... more
About River Thjorsa
The Book of Settlements explains the denomination of the... more
About Bruardalir
These valleys are situated in the Bruaroraefi Interior of... more
About Biskupsbrekka
The green Bishop's Slope in the western interior, near... more
During the first half of "The Free State Period" (930-1262), the settlement of... more
About Thjorsarver
This vast (150 km²) and sparsely vegetated area on both... more
The glacier Torfajokull peaks at 1,190 m above sea level and its total area is... more
About Beinaholl (Bone Mound)
This topographic name refers to the vegetated... more
Valley Basar is a part of the rugged Godaland Area between the river Hruna and... more
Mt Bardarbunga is the second highest elevation of the country, just below 2000... more
Mt Trolladyngja (4,815 feet) is a vast shield volcano at the northern end of... more
About Bardargata
Bardargata is the name of a route from the Bardardalur... more
About Tungnaaoraefi
Tungnaaroraefi is the area between the rivers Skafta and... more
About Odadahraun
This name refers to the largest lava area of the country... more
The Odadahraun lava desert
This is the vastest lava area of the country The... more
Mt Tungnafell (1,392 m) is a convex and steep mountain in the northern slopes... more
Mt Arnarfell (1143m) is almost engulfed by the southeastern part of Glacier... more
About Vatnahjalli Route
This ancient route is also named The Eyfirdinga Route... more
About Arnardalur
Valley Arnardalur is located 25 km south of farm Modrudalur... more
Veidivotn Lakes
This part of the country is among the youngest (1477) and... more
About Vesturoraefi
This vast feeding and breeding area of the reindeer is... more
About Vonarskard
The Pass of Hope is named after an event, which took place... more
About Alftavatnskrokur
Alftavatnskrokur is a dell with a few small lakes... more
The Whooper Swan Lake is situated just south of The Middle Route It is quite... more
About Aldeyjarfoss
This waterfall is considered the most beautiful one in the... more
About Adalbol
The former estate is situated in the Hrafnkell Valley, a small... more
Oraefajokull is the highest mountain of the country, 2,110 m, and stretches to... more
Vatnajokull (2110m) was named after sub-glacial lakes in a very volcanically... more
About Papos
Papos was the first trading post of the East Skaftafell District... more
About Hoffellsdalur
This is the easternmost of the Nesja County valleys It... more
Hoffell is an estate in the Nesjar County According to the Book of Settlements,... more
Nupstadur is the easternmost farm of the Fljot County, just to the west of the... more
About Borgarhofn
Borgarhofn is a cluster of farms in County Sudursveit The... more
About Sandfell Farm
Sandfell is an abandoned farm in the Oraefi District, a... more
The lighthouse on the eastern part of the promontory was built in 1916 and... more
About Ingolfshofdi
Ingolfshofdi is a headland, framed with the sea in the... more
Fagurholsmyri is a farm community in the Oraefi County On a fine day, the view... more
Glacier Breidamerkurjokull counts among the largest glacier tongues of the... more
Mt Breidamerkurfjall (774m) is an outcrop of the country’s highest mountain,... more
Forest Baejarstadaskogur is one of the best thriving birch forests of the... more
About Svinafell
Farm Svinafell in the Oraefi County was among the largest... more
Mt Lomagnupur is a prominent 688 m high and precipitous promontory on the south... more
About Orrustuholl
The Argument Mound protrudes from the eastern Skafta Fire... more
About Kirkjugolf
The so-called Church Floor is situated in the meadow just... more
About Systrafoss and Systrastapi
1186 a nun monastery was established in... more
The 25 km long crater row called Lakagigar was created during a relatively... more
Alftaver is a relatively small and a flat area to the east of the desert... more
The glacial river Kudafljot in south Iceland has a large catchment area Its... more
chapel belongs to the Kirkjubaejarklaustur benefice in the Skaftafell deanery... more
Thykkvabaearklaustur is presently a church site in the county Alftaver, and was... more
Hjorleifshofdi is a freestanding, 221 m high hyaloclastite headland on the... more
The Kerlingar Valley is situated about 5 kilometres to the east of the hamlet... more
Farm Hofdabrekka is the easternmost one in the Myrdalur County, closes to the... more
The 1070 km² catchment area of the glacial river Markarfljot has to be forded... more
About Stakkholt
The Stakkholt Area is framed by Glacier Eyjafjallajokull to... more
This church belongs to the Westman Islands’ benefice in the Kjalarnes deanery... more
This low mountain is one of the northern outposts of the Heimaey Island It... more
Headland Storhofdi is the southernmost inhabited spot of the country It is 122... more
Eyjafjallajokull (Directly translated: "The Island Mountains’ Glacier") or... more
The most "renowned or infamous" volcano of Iceland, Hekla, is situated on a 25... more
About Dyrholaey
Dyrholaey is a 120 m high and precipitous headland A large,... more
The Reyni’s Church belongs to the Vik benefice in the Skaftafell Deanery In... more
This church belongs to the Holt benefice in the Rangarvellir deanery Its... more
Farm Eyvindarmuli in Fljotshlid County was a church site Its name is derived... more
Early 19th century sources mention two burial grounds about 2½ km east of... more
This church belongs to the Oddi benefice in the Rangarvellir deanery Oddi has... more
Aegissida is a farm on River Ytri-Ranga opposite to the small town Hella in the... more
Hellar is a farm in the Land County in the Southwestern Lowlands Some ancient,... more
“Floaaveitan” (irrigation) was built in the years 1918-1927 It covered... more
Laugardæla church is 3 km from Selfoss It was built in the years... more
The Draugasetur Museum (Ghost Museum) is located on the 3rd floor of the... more
Hjalli is a farm and a church site in the Olfus County Around the year 1000 it... more
The Baugsstadir farm was named after the settler Baugur, who spent his first... more
About Reynishverfi
Gardar is the southernmost farm of Iceland West of it is... more
About Badstofuhellir
The sandstone outcrop Hellnaskagi is on the property of... more
About Petursey
"The Peter's Island" as this freestanding, 275 m high, mountain... more
The glacier snout Solheimajokull is the southwestern outlet of the... more
Asolfsskali is a farm and a church site at the foothills of Mts Eyjafjoll (The... more
About Skogafoss
Waterfall Skogafoss is 60 m high and counted among the most... more
About Seljalandfoss Waterfall
This waterfall is about 60 m high and it is... more
There are many man made caves in the Southwestern Lowlands Behind the ruins of... more
About Eyvindarmuli
Farm Eyvindarmuli in Fljotshlid County was a church site ... more
About Thrihyrningur
The mountain „Thrihyrningur“ towers over... more
About Einhyrningur
Mt Einhyrningur (750m) is located between the small... more
About Kirkjubaer
The estate Eastern and Western Kirkjubaer (Church Farm) is... more
About Thingskalar
Thingskalar is an ancient place of the assembly of the... more
About Stora Hof
This estate is located near River Eastern Ranga in District... more
Leirubakki is an old farm site occupied since soon after the first years of the... more
About Gunnarsholt
Gunnarsholt was named after Gunnar Baugson, grandfather... more
About Keldur
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County... more
About Oddi
Oddi was a manor and a parsonage as well as one of the most... more
About Bergthorshvoll
Farm Bergthorshvoll is also the domicile of a Lutheran... more
Hlidarendi is a farm and a church site in the Fljotshlid County Catholic... more
About Thjorsa
The Book of Settlements explains the denomination of the river:... more
Gaulverjabaer is a farm hamlet, church site and a former parsonage in the Floi... more
About Floi Nature Reserve
This nature reserve covers a part of the eastern... more
This church belongs to the Thorlakshofn benefice in the Arnes deanery It is the... more
About Thuridarbud
Thuridarbud is a replica of the former fishermen’s... more
About Reykir Hveragerdi
This former manor is situated at the foot of Mt... more
Hellisheidi Power Plant
This power plant is situated at the foot of Mt... more
The former farm Kolvidarholl at the foot of the Hellisskard Pass was a popular... more
About Kaldadarnes
Kaldadarnes was and still is a large estate just east of... more
About Ingolfsfjall
Mt Ingolfsfjall (551m) is a steep sloped hyaloclastite... more
About Arnarbaeli
Farm Arnarbaeli is really a part of a farm hamlet named The... more
Thykkvibaer
This is a cluster of farms situated on the highest lying ground of... more
Mt Geirolfsgnupur is a challenge on a fine day The view from up there is... more
A good, private run campsite is located in Reykjarfjordur
Service on... more
An old route lie from Cove Midkjos through the Snoka Pass to Valley... more
There is a campsite free of charge in... more
A hiking trail across the Skorarheidi Moorland to the Furufiord Bay lies along... more
The hiking trail between the coves Hloduvik and Haelavik crosses the very steep... more
There is a campsite in Hloduvik free of... more
From Hesteyri over the Kjaransvik Pass The route lies along the edge of... more
Nowadays travellers in the area during summer are offered board and lodgings... more
Hiking in Fljotavik
This abandoned part of the country is among the most... more
There is a campsite free of charge in... more
Above the abandoned farm Bolungarvikursel is a route through the... more
The campsite is very visible when driving into the town and located next to a... more
The campsite is located by the swimming pool, within walking distance of a... more
The campsite is close to grocery stores, swimming pool and a restaurant It is... more
Camping in Gjogur
Finnbogastadir
Arneshreppurk
510 Holmavik
Telephone: +354... more
The Icelandic Travel Association (ITA) operates a camping site at the... more
The campsite is in a flat area, located by the seaside
Opening Hours:
1st of... more
The campsite is in the center of the town, next to the swimming pool
Opening... more
The campsite is located close to service and activities, for example a swimming... more
The campsite is located by a community center, overlooking mount Kofra in the... more
Reykholar Campsite
The campsite is located by the natural hot spring... more
The campsite is visible when entering the town and is located next to a... more
Contact Information:
Hrannargata 8
400 Isafjordur
Email:... more
The campsite is about 4 kilometers from the Ísafjörður town center The area... more
The campsite is located right below the avalanche protection wall The inner... more
One of the farms, about 300 meters from the pier, offers camping
Contact... more
The campsite is in Vatnsfjordur on the south side of the Westfjords, about 6... more
The campsite is located on the road leading to Latrabjarg, one of the... more
The campsite is at the seaside, next to a sports center
Opening Hours:
1st of... more
Hiking Tharalatursfjordur
A walk along the bay via Tharalatursnes to the... more
The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked Organized walking... more
This is the only campsite at Raudasandur, with great view over Latrabjarg... more
The campsite is next to Hotel Nupur in the fjord Dýrafjörður When arriving... more
The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked Organized walking... more
Hellnar - Arnarstapi The lava field between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, all the way... more
The campsite Snjofell at Arnarstapi is a large campsite It is located in a... more
There are three campsites in and around Grundarfjordur
Grundarfjörður... more
Hellissandur Camping Grounds
The campsite is located on the left when arriving... more
The campsite is situated on the right when you drive into the town, close to... more
There are two campsites in and around Akranes
Akranes Camping Grounds
This... more
The campsite in Borgarnes is located next to highway number 1 on the way north... more
There are interesting hiking trails all over the area, along the fine salmon... more
The camping site in the forest in Húsafell has been very popular for many... more
The campsite is in a grove, on the left side when you're arriving from the... more
The campsite is next to Hotel Edda, about 16 kilometers north of Budardalur... more
The campsite is next to Skorradalsvatn lake, great spot for nature... more
The campsite is close to Kalfa river, on a flat area Visitor center Thjorsarver... more
Vidgelmir is among the longest and largest lava caves of the world (1585... more
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur The area is surrounded by... more
The campsite is located above the town, with views over the town
Opening... more
Camping in Thorsmork
Volcano Huts
Husadalur Thorsmork
Tel:... more
Hiking in Thorsmork
Mt Valahnukur (458 m) protrudes just west of the... more
The main ancient approaches of the Parliamentary Plains and the first National... more
Contact Information:
Hrutafjordur
500 Stadur
Email:... more
The camp site is by Skógarfoss waterfall, one of the most popular tourist... more
The campsite is quiet and sheltered by small cliffs called Holberg
Opening... more
The campsite is in the center of town, next to the pier Basic service is within... more
The campsite is in the center of town, surrounded with trees and divided into... more
The campsite is next to the swimming pool, within walking distance of grocery... more
The only campsite in Reykjavik is located in Laugardalur, about 3 kilometers... more
Camping Ground Borg
The campsite is family friendly, split into four small... more
The campsite is next to a small pond at the entrance of the town
Opening... more
The campsite is located by the swimming pool
Opening Hours:
1st of June -... more
The campsite is located next to the sports center and a small bond with small... more
The campsite is family friendly and has a great view over the fjord next to... more
The campsite is located close to Myvatn Lake
Opening Hours:
1st of May - 20th... more
There are two campsites in Mosfellsbaer
Mosfellsbaer Camping
The campsite is... more
There are plenty of hiking trails around Reykjavik, the most popular ones being... more
Kopasker Camping Ground
The campsite is located by the entrance to the... more
The campsite is about 2,5 kilometers from Kirkjubaejarklaustur town The... more
Grindavík is one of the most important fishing towns of Iceland Tourism plays... more
This town is also known as The Town in the Lava Field or The Town of the Elves... more
Hafnir is a fishing hamlet, which was united with two other communities,... more
About Hallormsstadur
The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest in the country... more
About Hella
This town started developing before the middle of the 20th... more
The campsite is on the left side off the ring road, within short walking... more
About Hofn in Hornafjordur
This community in the Southeast is also called... more
The Kirkjuhvammur camping site in Hvammstangi is situated only 6 kilometers... more
A good campsite in Húsavík with only a short walking distance to the swimming... more
The camp site is sheltered with trees There is electricity, toilets, shower and... more
About Hofsos
Hofsos is a small, friendly village on the eastern shores of the... more
About Husavik
Husavik is a town on the eastern shores of The Skjalfandi Bay It... more
About Hvammstangi
Village Hvammstangi on the Midfjordur bay is a commercial... more
About Hveragerdi
The present horticultural and greenhouse town Hveragerdi... more
About Hvolsvollur
The small town Hvolsvollur, one of the few inland located... more
Prior to 1950 the 1˝ km long course of the glacial river Jokulsa was... more
About Keflavik
The town is also known by the name "The Beatles Town" because... more
About Keflavík International Airport
Keflavik International Airport... more
About Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Before the hamlet started developing at... more
About Kopasker
This fishing village is situated on the eastern side of the big... more
Kopavogur is a fast growing town and the second largest of the country It has... more
About Laugarvatn
A hamlet started developing on Lake Laugarvatn in 1928, when... more
This is an eighteen km long and a 2 km wide bay, accessible by road during... more
This town enjoys thermal activity and quite a few greenhouses have been built... more
Lake Myvatn is the country's fourth largest natural lake It abounds in lake... more
This village on the northern side of bay Nordfjordur became an authorized... more
Njardvik is one of the three united communities called Reykjanesbaer In earlier... more
Olafsfjordur is a town on a synonymous bay, a branch of Eyjafjordur,... more
About Olfus
The eastern boundaries of the Olfus county are limited to farm... more
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836 and fishing, fish... more
The village Budareyri is on the end of the bay Reyðarfjordur It has a natural... more
About Grimsnes county
The main trades of this county are agriculture, services... more
The development of this hamlet started in the first half of the 20th century,... more
Grenivik is a village in the Grytubakki Parish on the eastern shores of the... more
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland with more than 123,000 inhabitants (2017),... more
Sandgerdi is a fishing and fish processing village on the Reykjanes Peninsula... more
The Golden Waterfalls in the glacial river Hvita count among the world�s... more
About Gardur
The village Gardur is situated on the northernmost tip of the... more
The town Gardabaer received its municipal rights in 1976 and has been one of... more
Saudarkrokur is a town on the Skagafjordur bay Fishing and fish processing are... more
Fludir is an inland located hamlet in beautiful surroundings A salmon river,... more
The town Selfoss started developing in 1891, when a suspension bridge was built... more
The village Budir is situated at the end of the bay Faskrudsfjordur The... more
Eskifjordur is a branch of the larger bay Reyðarfjordur, which cuts into the... more
This town is located on the northernmost tip of the capital peninsula... more
About Egilsstadir
Egilsstadir is the capital of the East and Fellabaer is a... more
About Djupivogur
This village at the head of the bay Berufjord developed... more
Seydisfjordur is a fishing and tourist town It received its municipal rights in... more
Dalvik is a town on a synonimous cove, which branches off Bay Eyjafjordur,... more
This town was called the world capital of the herring fisheries in the sixties... more
About Islands Klakkeyjar
Islands Klakkeyjar are just north of Island Hrappsey... more
Skagastrond has been a trading centre since the late 15th century Today it is a... more
About Hvitabjarnarey
The Polar Bear Island rises about 28 m above sea level... more
About Islands Hvallatur
Islands Hvallatur comprise of three, long and parallel... more
Islands Hvallatur comprise of three, long and parallel groups of islands The... more
About Island Hrappsey
This island is just southwest of Island Purkey,... more
About Hoskuldsey
Island Hoskuldsey is about 450 m long and 150 m wide The farm... more
About Hergilsey
The first documented source mentioning this island is the... more
About Gvendareyjar
Islands Gvendareyjar are located off the Skogarstrond... more
About Fagurey
Island Fagurey is relatively flat and vegetated Low cliffs... more
About Gjardeyjar
This group of islands is situated to the east of Island... more
The Southern Part of National Park Vatnajokull
The second national park,... more
About Island Ellidaey
This is rather a large island to the northwest of the... more
A hamlet has developed at Laugaras, where there is a very active thermal area... more
About Brokey
This is the largest of the islands of the Breidafiord Bay and... more
About Bjarneyjar
These islands are the southernmost of the so-called Western... more
Skeid County lies between the rivers Hvita and Thjorsa north of road # 1 in the... more
About Island Bildsey
This island is to the north-northeast of the town... more
Bay Borgarfjordur Eystri is the northernmost of the Eastfjords Large and... more
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland... more
Skogar is the common name for two farms, a school and the open air,... more
The village Blonduos lies on the western and eastern banks of River Blanda, and... more
The only hamlet of the Grimsnes County is Solheimar About one third of the... more
This county is on the peninsula Alftanes just south of the capital The... more
About Stadarskali
Stadarskali is a larger service centre, N1 petrol station, a... more
The name Bakkafjordur applies to both the bay and the village on its eastern... more
This village started developing around a trading post in 1896 It is situated on... more
These are two historic villages on the south coast In the past Eyrarbakki was... more
The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country... more
The town Thorlakshofn was named after the patron saint of the country It has... more
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836 It has a good,... more
Varmahlid is a hamlet on road #1 by the crossroads to Saudarkrokur and Akureyri... more
About Vidigerdi
Vidigerdi and Vidihlid are on the main road (#1) in the... more
This is the southernmost coastal hamlet of the country and the only one without... more
The village Vogar started developing early in the 20th century, when better and... more
The name Vopnafjordur applies to a bay in the northeast and a village on it,... more
Arnes is a synonym for an island in river Thjorsa, a community centre, and a... more
The fourth largest town of the country is often called "The Capital of the... more
About Hraunfossar
The unique and picturesque waterfalls called Hraunfossar... more
About Surtshellir
Surtshellir is the longest and most renowned cave in Iceland... more
About Skorradalur
Valley Skorradalur is the southernmost of the socalled... more
Reykholt is one of the most important historical places in Iceland and a... more
About Hallmundarhraun
Hallmundarhraun is the largest lava field of the... more
Elkem Iceland, the Ferro Alloy Factory started its operation in 1979 The... more
About Glymur
This is the highest waterfall of the country, 200 metres (660... more
Farm Gilsbakki is also a church site in County Hvitarsida, District... more
About Geitland
Geitland is a relatively barren and sanded lava area between... more
About Deildartunguhver
This is probably the most voluminous natural hot spring... more
About Biskupsbrekka
The green Biskupsbrekka or Bishop's Slope in the western... more
About Borg in Mýrar
The parsonage Borg is situated a short distance northeast... more
About Laugarbrekka
Laugarbrekka is an abandoned farm in the Breidavik County... more
Jokulhals Snæfellsjokull
The mountain pass Jokulhals touches the eastern edge... more
Holaholar
Holaholar is a group of craters on the southwestern Snaefell’s... more
About Gufuskálar
Before the farm Gufuskalar was abandoned in 1948, it was the... more
Um Gullborgarhraun
During the relatively short eruption 2,600 years ago, the... more
Um Eldborg
The crater Eldborg (The Fire Castle) is situated on a short SW-NE... more
Einarslon
Einarslon is an abandoned farm to the west of the lighthouse at... more
Djupalon og Dritvik
Djupalon is a pebble beach cove with bizarre lava... more
The Snaefell glacier (1446m) has an area of about 7 km² It covers a cone... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (463m) is a beautifully shaped and a symmetric,... more
Helgrindur
Southwest of the fishing town Grundarfiord is rather a high and... more
The headland Bulandshofdi falls steep into the sea to the east of the fishing... more
A former site of a farm, that was abandoned as early as around the year 1000,... more
The central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, is one of the most Saga invested... more
About Alftafjordur
The Bay of the Whooper Swans is the easternmost one on the... more
Saelingsdalur Valley, District Dalir, is well vegetated and sheltered between... more
Budardalur is a small village at the head of Hvammsfiordur Bay The village is... more
Husafell is in one of Iceland’s few woodlands and is therefore popular among... more
Bifrost is an ideal stopover for travellers in the Borgarfjordur district The... more
The small town Borgarnes and a few neighbouring communities were united under... more
Akranes, with its population of over 6000, ranks among the largest fishing... more
The Snaefellsjokull National Park was officially established on the 28th of... more
Stykkisholmur town is often called the capital of Snaefellsnes The township has... more
The community Olafsvik developed centuries ago on a sinonymous cove It offers a... more
The village Hellissandur was once a major fishing centre and had approximately... more
The village Grundarfjordur is situated on an exceptionally beautiful bay The... more
Budir, on the southwestern shores of Snaefellsnes, is very popular goal because... more
About Hellnar
At Hellnar there is a natural sea port, which was one of the... more
Arnarstapi is a fishing hamlet at the foot of the low Mt Stapafell on the... more
About Veidileysufjordur
This bay is about 8 km long towards north and 2 km... more
Haelavikurbjarg
Haelavikurbjarg (258 m) is a precipice, occupied by thousands... more
The Bay of Onundur (the settlers name) is about 12 miles (20 km) long and 4... more
About Nupur
The ancient manor Nupur is situated on the northern shores of the... more
Haukadalur
This valley is carved into the mountains on the southern side of... more
About Tharalatursfjordur
This bay is between the peninsulas Furufjardarnupur... more
Skjaldbjarnarvik
The northernmost farm of the Strandir District was situated... more
About Reykjafjordur Nyrdri
This wide and short bay is situated between the... more
About Lonafjordur
This narrow bay is situated between the bays Hrafnfjordur... more
About Hrafnfjordur
This bay is at the end of the large Jokulfirdir Bays at the... more
About Hloduvik
Cove Hloduvik is located between Mt Kjalarnupur to the west and... more
This is the westernmost bay of the Jokulfiord Area It is framed with steep... more
About Fljotavík
This is a wide cove between the mountains Hvesta and Kogur in... more
About Furufjordur
This is a short and a wide bay facing the open ocean on the... more
About Bolungarvík in Hornstrandir
Precipitous mountains and steep screes... more
About Raudasandur
The area named Raudasandur derives its name from the reddish... more
About Hvallatur
The sheer cliffs of Latrabjarg are about 14 km long and the... more
Hrafnseyri is a farm and a former parsonage on the northern shores of the... more
Trekyllisvik
This cove is framed with impressive and precipitous mountains and... more
Holmavik, a village on the western shores of the Steingrimsfjordur bay, has... more
Drangsnes is a hamlet at the head of the Steingrimsfjordur Bay It started... more
Gjogur is an old, renowned fishing hamlet at the mouth of the Reykjafiord bay... more
Bordeyri is an old trading post and now a small commercial centre for farms in... more
Thingeyri is the oldest trading post of the Westfjords Fishing and fish... more
Bay Patreksfjordur branches into two smaller fjords, and Talknafjordur A... more
Sudureyri is a small and friendly village on the south shore of the small... more
About Sudavik
Sudavik is said to be a caricature in miniature of the Western... more
The ancient estate Reykholar, was the domicile of a few of the most renowned... more
Patreksfjordur is one of the villages of the Vesturbyggd community, where the... more
Kroksfjardarnes is a peninsula between the bays Kroksfjordur and Gilsfkordur... more
About Jokulfirdir
Jokulfirdir, The Glacier Bays, branch out of the larger... more
Isafjordur is the capital of the Westfjords The town is known for its... more
About Hornstrandir
The northernmost part of the Westfjords is called... more
Flateyri on the bay Onundarfjordur has been a trading post since 1792 For 12... more
Flatey is the largest of the Western Islands on the Breiðafjordur bay Almost... more
About Heydalur, Reykjanes and Vigur
Heydalur is a hotel and a restaurant in... more
Brjanslaekur, an ancient manor and parsonage, is situated at the head of Bay... more
About Breidavík
Breidavik is an abandoned farm and was a parsonage in the... more
Bolungarvik, a town on the outer shores of the large bay Isafjardardjup, is one... more
Bildudalur, on the bay Arnarfjordur, was a thriving fishing port and a... more
