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About Iceland

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

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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

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Recreation

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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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Nearest towns or place of interest :

Reykjavik | Raudholar |<- Leitahraun area->| Raufarholshellir  | Thorlakshofn  |  Hveragerdi

Leitahraun

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.988333° N 21.464444° W

Leitahraun is the common name for several lava fields of different ages and other names, such as Holmsarhraun or Ellidahraun east of the capital area. The Leitahraun Lava Field itself ran from the craters Leiti southeast of the Blue Mountains. A part of the lava ran all the way from Draugahlidar to the sea in Cove Ellidaarvogur in the capital and spread in some places on the way. It also ran eastwards over the Hraunsheidi Moorland and all the way to the sea at Thorlakshofn. One of the longest caves of the country, Raufarholshellir (Split Mound Cave), was created at the same time.

The pseudocraters Raudholar near the capital also belong to this lava field. Road # 1 lies partly on top of this lava field and also roads # 39, 38 and 42. The lava field Svinahraun overlaps the Leitahraun Lava Field between Draugahlidar and Threngsli. It really comprises two lava fields created during historical eruptions of the craters Eldborgir to the west of Mt Lambafell. Some people have named it The Christianity Lava Field. Leitahraun is probably 5500 years old.

Leitahraun in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Leitahraun

Thorlakshofn
Reykjavik
Olfus County
Hveragerdi
Arnarbaeli
Kaldadarnes
Kolvidarholl
Hellisheidi Power Plant
Reykir Hveragerdi
Strandar church
Hjalli Church Farm
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Gvendarbrunnar - Reykjavik Municipality Waterworks
Therney Island
Selvogur
Olfusa River
Herdisarvik
Geldinganes Headland
Puffin Island Lundey
Videy Island
Mts Blafjoll
Gufunes
Heidmork Recreational Area
Korpulfsstadir
Laugardalur Valley
Open Air Museum Arbaer
Supermarkets in Iceland
Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant
Raufarholshellir Lava Cave
KAMBAR
GOLF CLUB THORLAKSHOFN
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
Egilsbud Library and Folk Museum Thorlakshofn
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
HOT SPRING AREA HVERAGERDI
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
LAUGASKARD SWIMMING POOL, Hveragerdi
THE QUAKE 2008, Hveragerdi
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
THORLAKSHOFN SWIMMING POOL
REYKJAVIK ENERGY
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Gljufrasteinn House of Halldor Laxness
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Kringlan Shopping Mal
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Sippurinn at Reykjavik harbour
Play Air
Icelandair
Ingolfur Arnarson
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Leitahraun

Reykjavik
Hveragerdi
Hiking in Hveragerdi
Raudholar - All Year Hiking
Ellidavatn Hike
Ellidaardalur Hike
Videy Hike
Mts Blafjoll
Hiking Trails Around Mt. Hengill
Burfell Trail
Supermarkets in Iceland
Salalaug Swimming Pool
Breidholtslaug Swimming Pool
Varmarlaug Swimming Pool
Lagafellslaug Swimming Pool
VARMA - THORLEIFSLAEKUR
Thingvallavatn angling
Ellidara Angling, Salmon
Ulvarsa angling
Leirvogsa, Angling
GOLF CLUB THORLAKSHOFN
ELLIDAVATN, Angling
Reynisvatn, Angling
Hafravatn, Angling
SELVATN, Angling
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Golf Course Grafarholtsvollur
GOLF CLUB REYKJAVIK Korpulfsstadavollur
GOLF CLUB BAKKAKOT in VALLEY MOSFELLSDALUR
GOLF CLUB HVERAGERDI
Laxnes Horse Farm
REYKJAVIK OPEN AIR MUSEUM ARBAEJARSAFN
LAUGASKARD SWIMMING POOL, Hveragerdi
LA ART MUSEUM, Hveragerdi
Augustine monestary on Island Videy
STOKKSEYRI SWIMMING POOL
THORLAKSHOFN SWIMMING POOL
Saga Trail Reykjavik Area
Laxnes Gljufrasteinn
City Sightseeing - Hop On Hop Off
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
National Museum of Iceland
HARD ROCK CAFE REYKJAVIK
Laugavegur Shopping Street
Kjarvalsstadir
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
BSI bus terminal Reykjavik
Hard Rock Coastline Hiking Saebraut
The Sun Voyager
Laugarnes
Saga Museum
Orfirisey Grandagardur
Icelandair
Reykjavik Travel Guide
Reykjavik to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Leitahraun

Reykjavik
Camping in Mosskogar Mosfellsbaer
Camping in Reykjavik
Camping in Thorlakshofn
Camping in Hveragerdi
Hotel Skuggi
Hostel Bakki and Apartments Eyrarbakki
Hotel Ork Hveragedi
Guesthouse Skyrgerdin Hveragerdi
Nupar Cottages few minutes drive from Hveragerdi
Hotel Kriunes
Hotel Eldhestar close to Hveragerdi
Hotel Hill
Hotel Black Pearl Reykjavik
Fosshotel Baron
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Hotel Grand Reykjavik
Hotel Klettur
Hotel Vellir
Hotel Borg
Hotel Fron
Hotel Holt
Hotel Laxnes Mosfellsbaer
Hotel Lotus
Hotel Odinsve
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina
Hotel Kvosin
Hotel Midgardur Center
Hotel Oddson
Reykjavik Lights Hotel Kea
Sand Hotel Kea
Hotel Storm Kea
Luxury Hotels in Iceland
Luxury Hotels Capital Area
The Reykjavik Edition
Hilton Nordica Reykjavik
Reykjavik Travel Guide

Links in Leitahraun