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The district lakes are the largest lakes in Skagafjörður They are formed by... more
Hegranes is approx 15 km long and 5 km wide area between the waters of... more
This farm is situated on Lake Hofdavatn in the Hofdastond County, District... more
Quick reference travel guide Westfjords
The main settlements in the... more
Quick reference travel guide North West Iceland
Hvammstangi has a Seal... more
Quick reference travel guide North East Iceland:
The largest urban area in... more
Quick reference travel guide Thjorsadalur
Arnes is a synonym for an island... more
Saga Trail:
Reykjavik - Olfus - Selfoss area
Arnarbaeli
HJALLI Olfus... more
Quick reference travel guide Borgarfjordur:
Hvanneyri is a hamlet, a... more
Quick reference travel guide Snaefellsnes:
The towns of Snaefellsnes... more
This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colourful... more
The ferry Sæfari has a schedule between Dalvík and Grímsey all year The tour... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
The former hamlet Haganesvik in the Fljot County is situated on a synonymous... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Bjarg is a farm just east of River Midfjardara, rather high up in the slopes... more
Hveraborg is a thermal area in the northern moorland Tvidaegra A part of... more
Kolugljufur is the 2 km long and 20-25 m deep and beautiful gorge of River... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Lakes and rivers in Thorhofn... more
AEDARVATN
ODDASTADAVOTN
SIGURDARSTADAVATN
HRAUNHAFNARVATN
BLIKALON
YTRA... more
Sauðanes is an old church estate on Langanes peninsula, 7 kilometres... more
The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997 It's foremost aim is to provide... more
The museum at Mánárbakki was opened on June 18th 1995 in a house named... more
There are many interesting hiking routes in the Lake Myvatn area Following are... more
Olafsfjordur is a town on a synonymous bay, a branch of Eyjafjordur,... more
The northeastern peninsula is nameless, but its largest portion is nicknamed... more
Saudarkrokur is a town on the Skagafjordur bay Fishing and fish processing are... more
Skagaheidi
This part of the country is not frequently travelled although the... more
The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated at the edge of the country´s most... more
One of the interesting features of Snæfellsjökull national park is... more
Langanes is a large and long peninsula to the east of the Thistilfiord Bay The... more
The way to Dalatangi takes one along a rough and narrow trail along the... more
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland presents the agricultural heritage and seeks... more
This lava field is among the most rugged AA-lava fields of the country It was... more
Between Reyðarfjörður and Eskifjörður you can visit the Nature reserve... more
The uninhabited, mountainous area to the east of the big icecap Vatnajokull is... more
Set in Raufarhöfn, one of the most remote and northernmost villages in Iceland... more
In order to get to the waterfall Urridafoss you follow the signs and take a... more
Vibrant Vik: A Hub of Culture and Nature
Vik is home to some of the most... more
9 holes
Grímanes
801 Selfossi
Golf Course Ljosafoss is private... more
Landsvirkjun's energy exhibition is located in Ljósafoss Power Station, and is... more
If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures,... more
Southwest Iceland Nature Research Centre is a regional institute of natural... more
On Garðskagi you can find two lighthouses, the older one and also the smaller... more
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which... more
The association for the renovation of Samúel Jónsson's art museum... more
ADDRESS
ÁRNES MUSEUM
SKAGASTRÖND
545 SKAGASTRÖND
Open all... more
Gerpir is the easternmost tip of Iceland
Magnificent view, high rocks, and... more
The Sports centre in Thorlakshofn is located next to the new campsite in the... more
Opening hours
Winter from 1 st of October:
Monday - Wednesday from 19:00 -... more
Langabud
Heritage museum,
Rikardur Jonsson:
Rikardur Jonsson was the... more
Trekyllisvík in Strandir is a place of phenomenal nature and varied wildlife... more
One of the country’s most dramatically situated swimming pools, is only a 5... more
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The Sheep Farming Museum is an interesting and entertaining exhibition about... more
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Swimming Pool in Holmavik is nice and recently built Nothing is saved when it... more
Djupivogur swimming pool and sports centre: Gym, sauna and a newly built indoor... more
BREIÐDALSSETUR - Science and heritage centre Located in Breiddalsvík's oldest... more
A UNIQUE OUTDOOR POOL WITH A HOT TUB
In the village of Stoðvarfjordur you... more
In a small village on the east coast of Iceland, The Icelandic House of the... more
The avant-garde exhibition in The French Museum in Faskruðsfjordur is the... more
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The museum mostly exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and... more
Randulff´s Sea House is located by the sea in Eskifjordur It is during the... more
A new and interesting museum which displays the best of Icelandic nature;... more
Stefanslaug Swimming Pool is an outstanding outdoor swimming pool with hot... more
Skaftfell - Center for Visual Art
Skaftfell operates in the field of... more
Seydisfjordur swimming... more
The museum´s main focus is on the influx of modern times around 1880 to 1950... more
Selardalur Swimming Pool
Phone: 473 1499 - 473 1331
e-mail:... more
The East Iceland Emigration Center is located at Kaupvangur Cultural... more
Galtarviti is in a creek called Keflavík and is situated between... more
The Arctic Fox Centre is a non-profit research and exhibition center, focusing... more
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In most travel books referred to as the Maritime Museum Fisheries have always... more
Hnifsdalur is a hamlet on the Harpoon Bay and a part of the town Isafiord a few... more
Holt has been an estate and a parsonage for centuries and always counted among... more
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There are three museums situated in the beautiful village of Flateyri The old... more
Facilities for camper vans on the camping ground The camping ground is open... more
On the northern side of the fjord Talknafjordur, where the village of... more
Vatnsfjordur nature reserve is an area of total 20000 ha 80% of the... more
According to Laxdaela saga, Gudrun Osvifursdottir used to dwell by a geothermal... more
Pool, hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful... more
Farm Hestur is located in the Andakill Area of the Borgarfjordur District It... more
Langjokull Glacier is the second largest glacier in Iceland, and is... more
The official magistrate assemblies for County Andakill took place at farm... more
The Hreppslaug Swimming Pool, built in 1928 is run by the non-profit youth... more
Krosslaug is in the area of Reykir in Lundareikjadalur and is about 50 meters... more
The idea for creating this golf course on the farm Nes in Reykholtsdal emerged... more
A pleasant swimming pool, in close proximity to one of the most powerful hot... more
Outdoor swimming pool with hot tubs Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00
Beautiful... more
The swimming pool in Reykjarfjodur, a fjord that is part of the Arnarfjordur... more
The Eagle Bay is 3-6 miles wide and about 18 miles long It branches into two... more
Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture... more
Samuel Jonsson outstanding naive sculptures and buildings in Selardalur valley... more
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The indoor swimming pool is 125 metres long and has a hotpot There is also an... more
The Pakkhús in Olafsvik is an old trading store, built in 1844 It is a... more
The Tourist Information Center in Grundarfjordur helps you with information... more
A comfortable little pool in a prime location next to the campsite Two hot tubs... more
Local handicrafts Variety of products: Icelandic sweaters, hats, jewellery,... more
Vatnasafn / Library of water is a long-term project conceived by Roni Horn for... more
The museum includes works of art, old and new, showing volcanic eruptions, as... more
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes
The Norwegian... more
Outdoor and indoor swimming pool with Frasenius certified water, claimed to... more
West Iceland Information Center is located in the shopping centre Hyrnutorg in... more
The Settlement Centre is located in the village of Borgarnes just one hours... more
Samgöngusafnið (Borgarnes Transportation Museum): old cars from the past... more
Among other things in the museum, there are two great exhibitions One is... more
In the sports stadium, you will find both an outside and an inside swimming... more
If you are into photography or just interested in exploring new things in... more
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Akranes Folk Museum offers a unique insight into past times in Akranes and... more
The Jaðarsbakkar pool in Akranes has especially good facilities for swimming... more
Sesseljuhus Enviromental Center provides an educational experience focusing on... more
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Baldursheimur is the southernmost farm in the Lake Myvatn Area nowadays, but... more
On the main floor of the Culture House in Husavík the new exhibition Man and... more
Golf Course Golf Club has Hvammur is located right Grenivík, a very beautiful... more
The swimming pool Grenivik
Phone: 414-5420
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In the oldest house of Hrisey, The House of Shark Jorundur, you will find an... more
Schedule for 2019
From Hrisey From... more
River Gonguskardsa is a run off river, which spills into the Skaga Bay,... more
Cove Kalfshamarsvik is the northernmost of the Skagastrond County The... more
Kalfskinn is a farm in the Arskogsstrond area, where the present (2004)... more
During ancient times, Gasir was the most important trading post of the North It... more
Latrastrond is the north easternmost coastal area of the Eyjafiord Bay It was... more
Illugastadir is an ancient estate and a church site in the Fnjoska Valley The... more
The area called "I Fjordum" covers the northernmost middle of the large... more
The Flatey Valley stretches from the northern part of the Fnjoska Valley all... more
Hamlet Hjalteyri is located in the Galmastrond Area north of town Akureyri It... more
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and climbing routes The valley... more
The spit of land, after which the town is named, was created by alluvia,... more
You lie in a bathtub for 25 mintues, filled with beer, water, hops and yeast... more
The River Eyjafjardara Estuary, which is divided into Leira (Flats) and Holmar... more
Brimnes was an estate in the Upsastrond area Nowadays its property and others... more
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Mondays - Thursdays:
Fridays:
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Olafsfjordur Swimming Pool
winter 2019 - opening hours
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Siglufjörður Swimming Pool
winter 2019 - opening hours
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Kolkuos, former Kolbeinsaros, was among the most important harbour trading... more
The Hofsos swimming pool is quite simply magnificent Arguably the most... more
The Llaufskalarett sheep and horse fold in valley Hjaltadalur counts among the... more
Holar is a school centre and a parsonage in the Hjaltadalur valley About the... more
Provides a 25m swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna and a indoor sport... more
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The Museum of Prophecies
Exhibition, storytelling and fortune telling
The... more
Hillebrandt's house is the country's oldest building It was built in 1733 in... more
The Textile Museum in Blönduós is the only specifically focused textile... more
Address
Melabraut 2, Blönduósi
Tel: 452 4178
Summer... more
Sealwatching in Hvammstangi in the northwest of Iceland, only 197 KM's from... more
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The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center... more
For nearly 40 years, the mountain Hlidarfjall has been one of the prime skiing... more
Founded in 1993 Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in... more
The Aviation museum of Iceland first opened its doors to the public on the 1st... more
Opening hours:
From 20 August:
Friday 17:00-20:00
Saturday... more
The spirit of christmas is alive in The Christmas Garden whole year round
A... more
In the spring of 2014 the representatives of the Akureyri Theatre Company... more
Safnasafnið - The Icelandic Folk Art Museum - was founded in 1995 by Níels... more
Fridbjarnarhus now houses an exhibition of 20th century toys owned by Guðbjorg... more
Akureyri Swimming Pool is one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri It is... more
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The Industrial Museum was founded to commemorate the industrial heritage of... more
The relatives of the poet David Stefansson from Fagriskogur bequeathed to... more
A brand new museum on the 100 year history of motorcycles in Iceland... more
The Nonni House, Adalstraeti 54 The Childhood home of Jesuit priest Jon... more
Sigurhaedir (Triumphal Heights), house built in 1903 by the Rev Matthias... more
The Akureyri Botanical Gardens function both as a public park with... more
Modrufell is a farm in the Hrafnagil County in the Eyjafiord District The... more
A small village in Skeid Conty Swimming pool, shop, community center and camp... more
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Food Experience
In Fridheimar farm we create a pleasant Food... more
An increasing number of visitors pay Reykholt a visit, because of the proximity... more
The Reykholt Sports Centre consists of a swimming pool, a water slide, two hot... more
Winter Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday 16:00-20:00
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BUSINESS HOURS
Mon
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The Earthquake Center at Kopasker is an interesting exhibition of photographs... more
Uthlid Travel Service has operated this private golf course since 1992 for its... more
Laugarvatn Adventure offers exciting caving tours all year round with... more
Valagil is a spectacular ravine, complete with mighty waterfall and made from... more
Hvitanes is situated between Hestfjordur and Skotufjordur fjords in "central... more
Cove Bardsvik is situated between the coves Smidjuvik and Bolungarvik Its... more
Sagnheimar, folk museum
Sagnheimar, folk museum, opened a completely new... more
The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without... more
Vestmannaeyjar Swimming pool
The inside swimming pool is 25 m in length and... more
In the heart of Stokkseyri is its public swimming pool It has an 18 meter... more
The convent of Reynistadur was initiated by Jonrundur, bishop of the northern... more
Farm Myrka is a former parsonage and a church site in the Horgardalur Valley... more
Into The Arctic was opened on January 28, 2017 The start comes from the... more
This valley cuts into the mountains between the districts Myra- and Dalasysla... more
Hvitarvellir is a farm near the former road # 1 and the largest arch bridge of... more
The Hitardalur monestary was established in 1166, probably to commemorate the... more
Hitardalur is an old estate, synonymous with the valley further east, which was... more
The Augustine monestary at Skrida was established in 1494 at the initiative of... more
The walk across the colourful rhyolite alluvium at the foot of the rhyolite... more
The swimming pool in Höfn is a 25 meter family friendly outdoor pool that was... more
The Myrdalur County is situated between the outwash plains Solheimasandur and... more
This vast alluvial plain is bordered by Moorland Hofdabrekkuheidi, Glacier... more
Exhibition and study centre on the nature, history and culture of the... more
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Icewear / Vikurprjon in Vik in Myrdalur is one of the oldest wool production... more
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The mouth of the gorge of River Kverna opens onto the alluvial plain, about... more
LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" will reveal the epic forces of... more
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER... more
LA Art Museum (Listasafn Arnesinga) welcomes you It runs ambitious and various... more
Quake 2008
Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008
A powerful... more
Hveragerdi - Thermal bath Laugaskard
The Thermal bath Laugaskard is renowned... more
The Selfoss Public Swimming pool is in the center of town and within walking... more
Open:
1 okt - 30 apr
Mon - Fri: 06:00-21:00
Sat - Sun: 10:00-17:00
1 may -... more
Visit Sagnagardur the visitor centre of the Soil Conservation Service of... more
The thermal pool in Hella is 25 x 11 meters and and suitable for... more
The worker, weaver, traveller and dairymaid, Sigríður Anna Jónsdóttir, was... more
The tracks leading to the lakes in those moorland areas start from several... more
These lakes are situated on the boundaries between the Districts Eyjafjord and... more
This lake is in the Skagafjordur District It has an area of 1 km² It is... more
This lakes are situated on the so-called Audkuluheidi
The eastern lake... more
These four lakes are located on the Grimstunga Moorland
Lake Thorarinsvatn,... more
Lakes Mallandsvotn... more
Lake Aravatn has an area of 1,9 km² It is rather shallow and situated at 130 m... more
This lake area consists of quite a few lakes Lake Hraunsvatn has an area of 0,5... more
Within this area are several lakes, such as Olvesvatn, Eidsa, Gegnisvatn,... more
Lake Asbudnavatn has an area of 0,45 km² It is rather shallow and is situated... more
Both lakes are in the Skaga Parish Lake Mulavatn has an area of 0,25 km² and... more
Lake Selvatn has an area of 1,1 km², it is shallow and situated 70 above sea... more
Lake Rekavatn in the Skaga Parish has an area of 0,8 km², its greatest depth... more
Lake Torfdalsvatn is located in the Skagi county of East Hunavatn District Its... more
Both lakes are situated in the Skaga-Parish in the county East Hunavatnssysla... more
Lake Langavatn is the largest lake between town Skagaströnd and the farm Hof... more
MONESTARIES & CONVENTS
CHURCHES AROUND ICELAND
Vague ancient sources... more
This promontory, also called Horn, is the easternmost tip of the small Bardsnes... more
HVERFJALL or HVERFELL
Mt Hverfjall is a gigantic tephra crater, a so-called... 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
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
Kaupfelag Thingeyinga was the first co-operative society in Iceland to be... 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
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
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
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
Kjolsvik is a small cove between Mt Glettingur and Grenmor It is short, the... more
According to "The Book of Settlements", a man named "Thordur lina" settled on... more
Lake Rekavikurvatn has an area of about 1,6 km² It is rather deep and is... 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
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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
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
This harbour is the new door to Westman islands
Ferry schedule:... more
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
810 Hveragerdi
Tel: 483-5090
The present horticultural... more
Lake Flokatjorn has an area of 0,23 km² and is situated 90 m above sea level... 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
Location: Fjardarbraut... 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
Keldur is a farm and a church site in the Rangarvellir County Catholic churches... more
Hlidarvegur 4 860... 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
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
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
This 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
COASTAL ANGLING
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
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 is... 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
Veidikortid 2019
Fishing card - Access to 34 lakes Around Iceland
"The... more
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
During summer you see multi-coloured rhyolite mountains known for... more
Ida Hvita
Not a river in itself, but the confluence of rivers Stora Laxa and... more
About Laugavegur hike -
The total hiking distance is close to 53 km and the... 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 is the largest bay of the district Strandasysla, about 28 km long and 7 km... more
This cove is one of the three inlets of the Ofeigsfjordur Bay The nearest one... 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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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
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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
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
At Mógilsá, 21 km from Reykjavík Centre
Around the research station you... more
(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
The Volcano Huts have now opened a restaurant by the Alftavatn lake on the... more
Once there were three night ogres, who intended to cut the Westjords from the... more
Mt Glodarfeykir (910 m), decorating the landscape on the eastern side of Valley... more
These lakes are within the District Skagafjordur They are situated a short... more
Skaftafell offers a range of hiking possibilities for experienced hikers as... more
The Djúpá River in the Fljótshverfi District originates in Síðujökull... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
This symmetrical slag crater is located near Mt Helgafell, about 7,5 km from... more
Hiking Trails in Mt Hengill... more
The Blue Mountain range stretches to the west from Mt Vifilsfell near the main... more
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Ljosavatn is a lake, farm and a church site in Pass Ljosavatnsskard near the... more
This church belongs to the Thingeyri benefice in the Isafiord deanery During... more
Experience The Fimmvorduhals Hike in One or Two Days
This could be the idea... more
Before the ATV tour starts, you will be picked up at your accommodation in... more
Bathe in the refreshing natural baths of Laugarvatn Fontana while taking in the... more
Before the ATV tour starts, you will be picked up at your accommodation in... more
Natural hot spring
Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small... more
Once there lived a woman at Hofdabrekka by the name of Jorunn According to most... more
In the capital and its vicinity, there are several good places for observing... more
Rambling lava fields, mountain lakes & soothing hot... more
Explore Reykjavík
Take a bus tour with City Sightseeing and explore... more
Experience the beauty and wellness of Iceland
This amazing day tour takes you... more
Feel the freedom on top of a glacier
This tour combines the widely popular... more
One of the wonders of the world
Spoil yourself by bathing in the famous Blue... more
Iceland's most stunning sights
The Golden Circle tour allows you to visit some... more
This former parsonage and estate, outside the boundaries of the NP, was the... 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
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and climbing routes The valley... 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
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 Eyjafjardara Estuary River
The River Eyjafjardara Estuary, which is... more
1 day: Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker
Distance 12 km, estimated walking time 4... more
About Alftavatn-Emstrur-Thorsmork Hiking Trail
1 day: Álftavatn - Emstrur... more
Hiking Trails in Kverkfjoll - Hvannalindir Area
Changeable weather conditions,... more
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
About Vididalsa
This is one of the top rivers, producing a thousand salmon in... more
Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the northern edge of the... more
Details
From Reykjavik via Hveragerdi, Selfoss and Hella, through the... more
About Olafsdalur
The abandoned farm Olafsdalur is in a synonymous valley in... more
About River Olfusa
Rivers Hvita and Sog change names after their confluence... 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
About Rekavik Cove
This is a small cove between the large bird cliff... 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 Thelamork
Thelamork is an area in the eastern part of Valley... more
During the period 1929-1933 the Reykjavik Electric Authority (now Municipal... more
Viknaslod Hiking Trails
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik... more
Point Raudanes is in the vicinity of farm Vellir and former parsonage Svalbard,... more
Grimstadir a Fjollum
Farm Grimsstadir and farm Modrudalur are the highest... 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
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
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
Hvanngil
The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people... more
About Isholsvatn
Lake Isholsvatn has an area of 5,2 km² It is 5 km long, 39 m... more
About Laugarvatnsvellir
Laugarvatnsvellir is a large grassy area, a former... more
Grimsvotn, under the centre of the Vatnajokull Ice Cap, is a large central... more
About Gljufurleit
Gljufurleit is a part of the western slopes of the River... more
About Granahaugar
Short distance north of Buland in Skaftartunga lies the way... more
About Fremrinamur
Fremrinamur is a high temperature area on the shield volcano... more
About Kidagil
This gorge represents the northern boundary of the Sprengisandur... more
This part of the Interior offers clear trails to follow, so it mostly depends... more
This lake is about 20 km long and up to 2 km wide and it extends almost up to... more
About Maelifellssandur
This is a wide sand and gravel plain north of the... more
About Sveinagja
Sveinagja is a volcanic fissure and a fault in the eastern... more
About Bruardalir
These valleys are situated in the Bruaroraefi Interior of the... more
About Biskupsbrekka
The green Bishop's Slope in the western interior, near the... more
About Vatnahjalli Route
This ancient route is also named The Eyfirdinga Route... more
Veidivotn Lakes
This part of the country is among the youngest (1477) and... more
The Whooper Swan Lake is situated just south of The Middle Route It is quite... more
Oraefajokull is the highest mountain of the country, 2,110 m, and stretches to... more
Nupstadur is the easternmost farm of the Fljot County, just to the west of the... more
The lighthouse on the eastern part of the promontory was built in 1916 and... more
The Baugsstadir farm was named after the settler Baugur, who spent his first... more
About Gunnarsholt
Gunnarsholt was named after Gunnar Baugson, grandfather... more
About Floi Nature Reserve
This nature reserve covers a part of the eastern... more
About Ingolfsfjall
Mt Ingolfsfjall (551m) is a steep sloped hyaloclastite... more
Mt Geirolfsgnupur is a challenge on a fine day The view from up there is... more
An old route lie from Cove Midkjos through the Snoka Pass to Valley... 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
From Hesteyri over the Kjaransvik Pass The route lies along the edge of... more
Hiking in Fljotavik
This abandoned part of the country is among the most... more
Above the abandoned farm Bolungarvikursel is a route through the... 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
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
There are interesting hiking trails all over the area, along the fine salmon... more
Vidgelmir is among the longest and largest lava caves of the world (1585... 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
There are plenty of hiking trails around Reykjavik, the most popular ones being... more
Grindavík is one of the most important fishing towns of Iceland Tourism plays... more
About Hvolsvollur
The small town Hvolsvollur, one of the few inland located... 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 name Vopnafjordur applies to a bay in the northeast and a village on it,... more
EYJAFJARDARA ESTUARIES AKUREYRI The fourth largest town of the country is... more
About Hallmundarhraun
Hallmundarhraun is the largest lava field of the... more
About Geitland
Geitland is a relatively barren and sanded lava area between... 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
Husafell is in one of Iceland’s few woodlands and is therefore popular among... 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
Bildudalur, on the bay Arnarfjordur, was a thriving fishing port and a... more
