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About Iceland

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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
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • 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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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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Petras Stone Mineral Museum

Region: East Iceland
Coordinates: 64.8732° N 13.8732° W

Petra’s Stone Mineral Museum at Stodvarfjordur.

Location: Fjardarbraut 21, 755 Stodvarfjordur.

Ljosbjorg Petra Maria Sveinsdottir was interested in stones all her life and started to collect them in earnest in 1946.

Most of her stones were found in Stodvarfjordur and other places in East Iceland because Petra didn’t go much looking for stones in other parts of the country.

In 1974, Petra decided to open her home for all those that wished to look at her stones. Petra´s receives many visitors each year and it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Iceland.

It´s obvious to all those that visit Petras, that she was an efficient stone collector but not many people know that she collected more than stones. Petra collected marked pens, cups, and numerous other small paraphernalia and for most of her life, she collected eggs, shells, and conches.

For sure, Petra´s house has slowly acquired the appearance of a nature museum, but first and foremost, it´s a home.

Open from May 1 to October 15th, seven days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

 

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Petras Stone Mineral Museum

Stodvarfjordur
Eskifjordur
Faskrudsfjordur
Reydarfjordur
Svinaskalastekkur
Skrudur Island
Seley Island
Mt. Sandfell
Breiddalsvik
Heydalir
KLEIFARVATN Breiddalur
GOLF CLUB FASKRUDSFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB REYDARFJORDUR
HOLMATINDUR
BULANDSTINDUR
RANDULFFS-SJOHUS
FASKRUDSFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
FRENCH SAILORS IN ICELAND, Faskrudsfjordur
AURORAS ICELAND. Faskrudsfjordur
STODVARFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
BREIDDALSSETUR
BREIDDALSVIK SWIMMING POOL
East Iceland Saga
HAFNARNES
BREIDDALUR CENTRAL VOLCANO

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Petras Stone Mineral Museum

BREIDDALSA
TUNGUA - DALSA
KLEIFARVATN Breiddalur
LAKE MJOAVATN Breiddalur
GOLF CLUB FASKRUDSFJORDUR
GOLF CLUB REYDARFJORDUR
BULANDSTINDUR
RANDULFFS-SJOHUS
FASKRUDSFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
FRENCH SAILORS IN ICELAND, Faskrudsfjordur
AURORAS ICELAND. Faskrudsfjordur
STODVARFJORDUR SWIMMING POOL
BREIDDALSSETUR
BREIDDALSVIK SWIMMING POOL
HOLMANES
East Iceland Saga
HELGUSTADIR
BREIDDALUR CENTRAL VOLCANO

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Petras Stone Mineral Museum

Camping in Reydarfjordur
Camping in Breiddalsvik
Camping in Stodvarfjordur
Camping in Faskrudsfjordur
Camping in Eskifjordur
HOTEL BLAFELL, Breiddalsvik
EYJAR FISHING LODGE AT BREIDDALSA
Kirkjubaer Guesthouse
Tunguholt Guesthouse, Faskrudsfjordur

Links in Petras Stone Mineral Museum