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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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Mt Hekla eruptions

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.9922607° N 19.6658149° W

Mt Hekla – Historical eruptions according to geologist Sigurdur Thorarinsson







YEAR
DURATION
INTERMISSION
AREA
TEPHRA
TEPHRA
DESOLATION






YEARS
KM2
VOL. KM³
SHADOW
.















1104
?
200-300
0
2,5
N
GREAT




1156
?
53
>O,53
?
SSE
SMALL




1206
?
46
?
0,03
ENE
SMALL




1222
?
15
?
0,01
E
SMALL




1300
1
78
>0,5
0,5
N
GREAT




1341
?
40
?
0,08
WNW
GREAT




1389
?
47
>0,2
0,08
SSE
CONSIDERABLE




1510
?
120
?
0,32
SW
GREAT




1597
>0,5
86
?
0,24
SE
SMALL




1636
1
39
?
0,08
NE
SMALL




1693
7-10 months
56
?
0,3
NNW
GREAT




1766
2
72
1,3
0,4
N
CONSIDERABLE




1845
7 months
77
0,63
0,28
SE
SMALL




1947
13 months
101
0,8
0,21
S
SMALL




1970
2 months
22
0,2
0,07
NNW
SMALL




1980
1-2 weeks
10
0,15
0,9
N
CONSIDERABLE




1981
1-2 weeks
1
0,15
0,09
N
CONSIDERABLE




1991
1 week
10
?
?
?
SMALL




2000
10 days
9
?
?
?
SMALL






Volcanoes in Iceland


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WHAT TO SEE?
 Nearby Mt Hekla eruptions

                

                

                    

                                            
Hlidarendi Farm

                                            
Leirubakki Farm

                                            
Ranga Burial Site

                                            
Mt. Hekla - Volcano

                                            
Thjorsardalur

                                            
Landmannaleid route

                                            
Tindfjallajokull Glacier

                                            
Hjalparfoss

                                            
Gjain

                                            
Landmannalaugar & Saga Valley

                                            
Thjorsardalur Forest

                                            
Viking Farm

                                            
Burfell Power Station

                                            
Sultartangi Power Plant

                                            
HEKLA CENTER

                                            
Practical information before enter Highlands

                                        

                

            


            

                

                    
WHAT TO DO?
 Nearby Mt Hekla eruptions

                

                

                    

                                            
Thjorsardalur Forest

                                            
Lakes of The Fjallabak Area

                                            
SAUDLEYSUVATN

                                            
HRAFNABJARGAVATN

                                            
LODMUNDARVATN Fjallabak area

                                            
HERBJARNARFELLSVATN

                                            
LIFRARFJALLAVATN

                                            
ESKIHLIDARVATN

                                            
Burfell Power Station

                                            
Sultartangi Power Plant

                                            
Practical information before enter Highlands

                                        

                

            


            


                

                    
WHERE TO STAY?
 Nearby Mt Hekla eruptions

                

                

                    

                                            
Leirubakki Farm

                                            
Landmannahellir Cottages

                                            
Afangagil Mountain Hut

                                            
Dalakofinn Utivist Mountain Hut

                                            
Camping Site Leirubakki

                                            
Camping Landmannahellir

                                        

                

            


        


        

            

Links in Mt Hekla eruptions