- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe 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.
Many of the houses are not occupied as most of the people have left. A small shop is still open for the few remaining in the area. The road continues through the hamlet to the Krossnes outdoors swimming pool, where it is ideal to relax for a spell. Another road leads to the farm Munadarnes on the Ingolf’s Bay, and still another to the former fishing hamlet Eyri on the same bay. From there it is possible to continue in 4wd vehicles to the Ofeigur Bay further northwest. Mt Kalfshamarstindur (646 m) offers an excellent view over the Northern Strandir District and the Huna Bay on a fine day.
According to the legend, bishop Gudmundur the Good sat in a hole in the rock and consecrated the steep and dangerous scree, where people had to travel frequently and many accidents had happened. Since then people have been able to travel across them without fear of accidents.