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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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KALDBAKSVATN

Region: Strandir
Coordinates: 65.86° N 21.42° W

Lake Kaldbaksvatn in District Strandir in the Northwest has an area of 0,56 km². It is rather deep and is located 2 m above sea level. The river Kaldbaksa runs through it to the sea. Road no. 643 passes just east of it and across its discharge on a narrow reef.
The surroundings are magnificent. The catch consists of sea char, eel and many ocean species. The abandoned farmhouse at Kaldbakur has been maintained to serve as a fishing lodge.

The distance from the capital is about 320 km by the Whale Bay tunnel and 54 km from Holmavik and 17 km. from Drangsnes

Kaldbaksvatn in In Icelandic

 

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby KALDBAKSVATN

Drangsnes
Holmavik
Nordurfjordur
Trollatunga Farm
Thidriksvalladalur
Speni
Skeljavik Farm
Ofeigsfjordur
Arnes Churches
Holmavik Church
Kaldrananes Church
Finnbogastadir
Island Grimsey on the Steingrimsfjordur Bay
KALDBAKUR Strandir
KALFANES Strandir
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
Kuvikur
TREKYLLISVIK
TROLLATUNGA Steingrimsfjordur
Golf Club Holmavik
HOLMAVIK SWIMMING POOL
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
DRANGSNES SWIMMING POOL
Krossnes swimming pool
Travel Guide Strandir
Gjogur
Djupavik Old Herring Factory

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby KALDBAKSVATN

Holmavik
Trollatunga Farm
Finnbogastadir
KALFANES Strandir
Mt KAMBUR Strandir
SELA
REYKJARFJARDARA
GJOGURSVATN
URRIDAVATN
BJARNARFJARDARA
THIDREKSVALLAVATN
Golf Club Holmavik
LAUGARHOLL SWIMMING POOL
Sheep farming museum in Strandir
DRANGSNES SWIMMING POOL
Krossnes swimming pool
Memorial museum Kort in Trekyllisvik
MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS: Holmavik
Strandir Saga Trail

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby KALDBAKSVATN

Holmavik
FinnbogastadirTrekyllisvik
Camping in Djupavik
Camping in Drangsnes
Camping in Holmavik
Nordurfjordur hut - Valgeirsstadir ITA
Finnbogastadir
Urdartindur, Nordurfjordur
Hotel Djupavik
Hotel Finna Holmavik
Guesthouse Holmavik
Cottage Hvammur Bjarnarfjordur
Hotel Laugarholl
Guesthouse Malarhorn
Guesthouse Steinhusid
Luxury Hotels in Strandir

Links in KALDBAKSVATN