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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

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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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Torfajokull glacier

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.9167° N 19.1667° W

The glacier Torfajokull peaks at 1,190 m above sea level and its total area is about 15 km². It is somewhat hidden behind the surrounding mountains, especially from the north. It is discharged by many rivers and streams, tributaries to River Markarfljot and River Holmsa running southeast. A walk to the highest point is relatively easy and safe and the view from there is breathtaking on a fine day. The whole Torfajokull Area is probably the most colourful, beautiful and wild rhyolite area of the country and it contains a vast high temperature area as well. The only obsidian lava fields, 11 of them altogether, are on the brink of a vast caldera around it, created during the latest cold epoch of the ice age.

Four eruptions

Those lava fields were probably created during four eruptions during Holocene, some even after the settlement of the country. The caldera with the solfataras, boiling mud pots and hot springs has an area of about 100 km². Further away, surrounding the Torfajokull Area are several volcanoes and volcanic systems, such as Mt Hekla, the fire fissure Eldgja, the Veidivotn Area, Katla and the Eyjafjoll glacier.

Practical information before enter The Highlands

Glacier in Iceland

Torfajokull in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Torfajokull glacier

Einhyrningur Mountain
Markarfljot River
Lake Alftavatn
Domadalur Route Fjallabaksleid Nyrdri (F-225)
Domadalur Valley
Landmannahellir
Emstrur
Fjallabak Nature Reserve
Hrafntinnusker
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Utivist Travel Association
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Landmannalaugar
Mt. Brennisteinsalda
Map of The Highland
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Practical information before enter Highlands
Domadalur Route Saga
Murders and Executions The Highlands
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Maelifell Mt.
Iceland to see and do

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Torfajokull glacier

Lake Alftavatn
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Landmannalaugar - Alftavatn Hike
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Laugavegur Hike from Landmannalaugar
GALTALAEKUR
LODMUNDARVATN Fjallabak area
LIFRARFJALLAVATN
HNAUSAPOLLUR
FROSTASTADAVATN
Hiking Landmannalaugar area
Practical information before enter Highlands
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Iceland Highland Hiking Trails
Landmannalaugar to see and do
Laugahringur circle hiking trail
Brennisteinsalda volcano Hiking
Blahnukur mountain (Blue Peak Mountain)
Sudurnamur Hiking
Nature pool Landmannalaugar
Iceland to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Torfajokull glacier

Afangagil Mountain Hut
Dalakofinn Utivist Mountain Hut
ITA Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
Alftavatn Huts ITA
Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA
Strutur Mountain Hut Maelifellssandur
Hellismannaleid Hike - Landmannalaugar to Rjupnavellir
Hvanngil Hut ITA
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Iceland Touring Association ITA -
Landmannalaugar
Travel Guide Landmannalaugar Area
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Luxury accommodations in Highland
Camping Alftavatn
Camping Emstrur
Camping at Hrafntinnusker
Accommodations in Fjallabak area

Links in Torfajokull glacier