- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.
inland, in the largest lowland area of the East, where the climate is mild in summer and cold in winter, almost continental.
Egilsstadir received its municipal rights in 1987 and the inhabitants of both communities base their livelihood on services rendered to the surrounding agricultural areas, tourism and commerce. Egilsstadir is the centre of communications for the East with a domestic and an alternate international airport. The 27 km. long mountain road Fjardarheidi connects Egilsstadir with the ferry town (Norrona) Seydisfiord. If you are travelling to the south towards town Reydarfiord, you should take a look at the road and weather conditions on moorland Fagridalur. There are many interesting places in their proximity and all necessary services are rendered to the visitors. The hotels and restaurants are very good and less expensive accommodations are also available in private homes and in the rural areas.