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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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

Travel Guide

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

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Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

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Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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DAVIDSHUS – HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.6874921° N 18.1161693° W

The relatives of the poet David Stefansson from Fagriskogur bequeathed to Akureyri Municipality the house at 6 Bjarkarstigur which the poet built and lived in until his death in 1964. His living quarters are on the upper floor of the house, preserved in the same condition as when he lived in the house. This area contains the poet´s library, impressive in quality and number of volumes.

On the lower floor is an apartment reserved for free use by artists and scholars on the sole condition that those who stay there are supposed to present in some form, here in Akureyri, the work they are engaged in within their field of artistic or scholarly expertise, in co-operation with the cultural representative of Akureyri Municipality on each occasion as is specified in the agreement on the use of the Davíð Stefansson Museum. The cultural affairs committee of Akureyri Municipality is in charge of processing applications for the use of the apartment.

Open from 1.6-31.8 – 900 krn entrance fee. Mon-Fri. 13.00-17.00.

10-15 min. walking distance from the town center. With bus, take bus number 3 or 4 and go out on Thorunnarstraeti/Hamarstigur.

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby DAVIDSHUS – HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON

Akureyri
Hrafnagil
Munkatvera Church
Vaglaskogur
Thelamork
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Kaupangur Church
Modruvellir Church
Akureyri Church
Grund Church
Around Iceland in 7 Days
FNJOSKA
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
MODRUFELL
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
GLERARHVERFI AKUREYRI .
HJALTEYRI
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Travel Guide North Iceland
Svalbardseyri
Munkathvera farm
MODRUVELLIR FARM
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby DAVIDSHUS – HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON

Thelamork
Eyjafjardara River
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Hiking in Akureyri Area
Mt. Sulur Hike
FNJOSKA
HORGA
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORDURSLOD
MYRKA
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
Valley Glerardalur Hiking Trails
HJALTEYRI
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Bautinn restaurant Akureyri
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby DAVIDSHUS – HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON

Mountain hut Lambi, Glerardalur ATA
Akureyri Touring Association ATA
Lonsa Camping, Akureyri
Camping Hamrar Akureyri
Guesthouse Lam Inn Eyjafjordur
HOTEL AKUREYRI
Hotel Apartment Acco Akureyri
Hostel Akureyri
Guesthouse Arnarnes Paradis Eyjafjordur
Guesthouse Asar Eyjafjordur
Apartment Briet Akureyri
Cottage Brunalaug Holiday Eyjafjordur
Guesthouse Baegisa Horgardalur
Hotel Centrum Akureyri
Hotel Hafdals Eyjafjordur
Hotel North near Akureyri
Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi Eyjafjordur
Hotel Kea Akureyri

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