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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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Skogasandur/Solheimasandur

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.4872615° N 19.505855° W

Skogasandur alluvial plain south of Skogar shows us clearly, that it is possible to turn the grey gravel and sand deserts green again and down by the sea it is possible to spot the harbour seals tumbling in the water. At Skogasandur is also Small Airport .

Sólheimasandur is a sand desert formed by jökulhlaup, or glacial outburst floods, from the Katla volcano system that lies underneath the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Sólheimasandur is a sand desert next to Skogarsandur sand desert.

In 1973 a DC-3 US Navy plane ran out of fuel and landed on the beach of Sólheimasandur. Everyone survived the landing and the plane wreck is still there and has become a popular site to visit. Driving to the plane wreck is forbidden but by the main road #1 there is a good parking place and possible to walk from there to the site. Each way takes a little less than an hour to walk.

Skogar to see and do

Skogasandur/ Solheimasandur in Icelandic

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Skogasandur/Solheimasandur

Skogar
Seljaland Caves
Skogafoss Waterfall
Asolfsskali Church Farm
Solheimajokull Glacier
Petursey Mountain
Skogar Museum Church
Dyrholaey Headland
Eyjafjallajokull Glacier
Stakkholt Gorge
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Teigstungur
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Myrdalsjokull
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Maelifellssandur
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Hamraskogar Thorsmork
Thorsmork
Seljavallalaug
Godahraun: Magni and Modi
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Gigjokull Glacier
Map of South Iceland
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
SKOGAR FOLK MUSEUM
KVERNA
US Navy C-117D Solheimasandur Crash
Thorsmork to see and do
Skogar to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Skogasandur/Solheimasandur

Hiking in Thorsmork
Maelifellssandur
Seljavallalaug
Fimmvorduhals Hike - Skogar to Thorsmork
Map of South Iceland
Plan your own tour to Thorsmork
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Skoga, Angling
KVERNA
US Navy C-117D Solheimasandur Crash
Thorsmork to see and do
Skogar to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Skogasandur/Solheimasandur

Camping in Skogar
Mountain Huts, Camping in Thorsmork
Skagafjordsskali Mountain Hut Thorsmork ITA
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Fimmvorduhals Mountain Hut - Utivist
Baldvinsskali Mountain Hut -ITA
Hotel Anna Moldnupur
Hotel Skogar
UMI hotel Hella
Hotel Volcano 12 km east of Vik
Guesthouse Skogafoss
Camping Thorsmork
Skogar to see and do

Links in Skogasandur/Solheimasandur