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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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Hvanngil

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.8318° N 19.2048° W
Hiking time:
Difficulty: easy
Length: km
Elevation: m
Highest Point: m


Hvanngil

The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people in four rooms. The warden’s telephone number is 853 9081. The Midvegur Route starts at the farm and church site Keldur with its ancient farm houses and Folk Museum. The road continues across the Langviu Lava Field, River Markarfljot and past Lake Alftavatn, where there are two of the Icelandic Touring Association’s huts for the hikers on the “Laugavegur Hiking Trail”.

Driving Fjallabak Middel Route 

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Camping in Iceland
Hiking in Iceland
Swimming pools
Golf Courses
Angling in Iceland
Highlands Routes
Highland Travel Guide
Bus Schedule in Iceland

Mountain Huts in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Hvanngil

Einhyrningur Mountain
Markarfljot River
Lake Alftavatn
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Torfajokull glacier
Teigstungur
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Emstrur
Fjallabak Sydra Route
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Husadalur Thorsmork
Hrafntinnusker
Hamraskogar Thorsmork
Thorsmork
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Utivist Travel Association
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Mt. Brennisteinsalda
Map of The Highland
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Tindfjoll
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Practical information before enter Highlands
Domadalur Route Saga
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Maelifell Mt.
Iceland to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Hvanngil

Hiking in Thorsmork
Lake Alftavatn
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
GALTALAEKUR
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Practical information before enter Highlands
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Thorsmork to see and do
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Iceland to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Hvanngil 954

Mountain Huts, Camping in Thorsmork
Dalakofinn Utivist Mountain Hut
ITA Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
Alftavatn Huts ITA
Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA
Volcano Huts - Husadalur Thorsmork
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Strutur Mountain Hut Maelifellssandur
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Hvanngil Hut ITA
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Iceland Touring Association ITA -
Landmannalaugar
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Luxury accommodations in Highland
Camping Thorsmork
Camping Alftavatn
Camping Emstrur
Camping at Hrafntinnusker
Accommodations in Fjallabak area

Links in Hvanngil