- 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.
Egil’s Saga mentions, that Steinar Önundarson requested the help of Chieftain Einar against Torsteinn Egilsson at Borg. Snorri Sturluson lived at Stafholt for three years, where he married his daughter Tordis to Torvaldur Vatnsfirdingur. Oraekja, Snorri’s son, lived there until his nephew, Sturla Sighvatsson, drove him into exile. He returned three years later, after Sturla had been killed, but was rather unpopular in the area. In 1242, one year after his father, Snorri, was killed in Reykholt, Kolbeinn the young and Gissur Torvaldsson drove him again into exile. He did not return this time.