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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.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

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.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

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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GLJUFRAVATN

Region: East Iceland
Coordinates: 65.36668743° N 14.464846° W

Lake Gljufravatn, in the Fljotdalsherad Region in the East, has an area of 0,25 km². It is shallow and situated 48 m above sea level. River Fiskilaekur, the discharge of lake Thorisvatn, empties into it and its discharge,

Galtastadalaekur, tributes to the glacial river Jokulsa á Bru. The catch consists mainly of small brown trout, but some lake char is also caught. The walking distance to the lake is about 2,5 km.

The distance from the capital is about 738 km and some 40 km from Egilsstadir.

Glufrarvatn in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby GLJUFRAVATN

Egilsstadir - Fellabaer
Jokulsa a Bru
Lagarfljot
Parthus Farm
Map of Vopnafjordur & Borgarfjordur East
Map of Central Eastern Area
Fardagafoss
As Church - Fell County
Geirsstadir Church
Reindeer hunting in Iceland
GOLF CLUB FLJOTSDALSHERAD
GALTASTADIR FARM COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
GEIRSSTADIR CHURCH COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
SKAFTFELL,Seydisfjordur
Travel Guide East Iceland
MIDHUS
GROF Egilsstadir
KETILSSTADIR
EIDAR
Murders and Executions East Iceland
Egilsstadir Swimming Pool
Vok Baths Urridavatn
MOORLANDS of the EAST
Hiking East Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby GLJUFRAVATN

Map of Vopnafjordur & Borgarfjordur East
Fardagafoss
Reindeer hunting in Iceland
SELFLJOT
RANGA Egilsstadir
EYVINDARA
SANDVATN
KROKAVATN
EIDAVATN
Urridavatn
REYDARVATN
GOLF CLUB FLJOTSDALSHERAD
GALTASTADIR FARM COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
GEIRSSTADIR CHURCH COUNTY HROARSTUNGA East Iceland
SKAFTFELL,Seydisfjordur
GROF Egilsstadir
EIDAR
Egilsstadir Swimming Pool
Vok Baths Urridavatn
Hiking East Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby GLJUFRAVATN

Camping in Egilsstadir
Hotel Lake Egilsstadir
Hotel Eyvindara Egilsstadir
Hotel 1001 Nott Egilsstadir
Cottages Ekra Egilsstadir
Luxury Hotels in East Iceland
Camping Skipalaekur

Links in GLJUFRAVATN