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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.

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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.

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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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Reykjarholsskogur

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.5506° N 19.4641° W

About Reykjarholsskogur

This forest is located to the southwest of hamlet Varmahlid. Its area within the fenced off area in 1995 was 108 acres (17½ Ha.). At that time close to 240 thousand trees of 22 species had been planted.

On July 24th 1942 the Disctict Forest Committee was issued an area of 124 acres from the property of farm Reykjarholl in County Seyla near the District School in Varmahlid. In 1943 a 1,8 km long fence was erected around it. The planting started in 1947 and during the next two decades it continued until most of the area had been planted. In 1950, The Iceland Forest Service took over the operation.

In the beginning the survival rate of many of the planted species was poor and they had to be replaced. The growing forest became very dense. Gradually experience was obtained. The tufted high grass was a problem, because the area was not grazed, until the planters started earlier in spring, before the soil got too dry. The problem with the grass was increased by the use of artificial fertilizer. After the first canopy started developing it has been easier for the younger plants to survive.

In the eighties it had become necessary to start thining the forest. Four years later the work started an since 1988 it has been a yearly procedure. The characteristics of this forest are the many and mixed species of trees, which makes it different from most other forests in the country. This combination of species is ideal for a recreational area.

Reyljarholsskogur in Icelandic

Photo Credit: Skograektin.is

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Reykjarholsskogur

Varmahlid
Saudarkrokur
Vallholmur
Reynistadur Church Farm
Orlygsstadir
Mt Maelifellshnjukur
Heradsvotn River
Maps of North Iceland
Map of Skagafjordur Area
Haugsnes
Holar Cathedral
Vidimyri Church
Self drive in the Skagafjordur District
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GROF SKAGAFJORDUR
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOLAR VALLEY HJALTADALUR - DISTRICT SKAGAFJORDUR
LAUFSKALARETT - SHEEP & HORSE FOLD
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
ARNARSTAPI SKAGAFJORDUR
FLUGUMYRI
Murders and Executions North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Reykjarholsskogur

Maps of North Iceland
Mt. Glodafeykir
SAEMUNDARA
HUSEYJARKVISL Angling
VATNSHLIDARVATN
GOLF CLUB SAUDARKROKUR
GLAUMBAER SKAGAFJORDUR FOLK MUSEUM
The convent of Reynistadur
SAUDARKROKUR SWIMMING POOL
VARMAHLID SWIMMING POOL
HOLAR VALLEY HJALTADALUR - DISTRICT SKAGAFJORDUR
LAUFSKALARETT - SHEEP & HORSE FOLD
GONGUSKARDSA POWER PLANT
HIKING TRAILS SKAGAFJORDUR NORTH ICELAND
Hegranes Skagafjordur
HERADSVOTN AUSTARI og VESTARI JOKULSA
GELDINGAHOLT
VALLHOLMI

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Reykjarholsskogur

Camping in Saudarkrokur
Camping in Varmahlid
Maps of North Iceland
Guesthouse Puffin Palace Saudarkrokur
Guesthouse Mikligardur - Saudarkrokur
HOLAR TRAVEL SERVICE Skagafjordur
Guesthouse Bakkaflot Skagafjordur
Hotel Varmahlid Skagafjordur
Luxury Hotels in North Iceland

Links in Reykjarholsskogur