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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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4 Miles – “The Dispute” 1948-56

The Cod Wars – The Extension to 4 Miles – The Disputes 1948-56

1948
April 5th the bill on the Territorial Waters was passed in Parliament. It expressed the official policy and laid the necessary legal foundations for the future preservation of the fish stocks.

1949
The mutual Territorial Waters Agreement in Icelandic Waters between Denmark and Britain was denounced with a two years’ notice.

1950
April 22nd special regulations for the territorial waters off the north coast were issued.

1951
October 20th the new coast guard vessel, “Thor”, harboured in Reykjavik. December 18th the International Tribunal in The Hague confirmed the right of the Norwegians to extend their fishing limits to 4 nautical miles. This result strengthened the position of the Icelanders.

1952
March 19th the Minister of Employment, Olafur Thors, issued a regulation on the protection of the fishing grounds around the country according to the Law on Territorial Waters from 1948. Trawling was strictly forbidden within the 4 miles’ limit. May 15th the abovementioned regulation took effect and the British, French, Dutch and Belgian governments protested. The landing of Icelandic fish and fish products was prohibited in Britain.

1953
October 14th the first Icelandic trawler, Ingolfur Arnarson, was unloaded in Grimsby. The buyer, Mr Dawson, encountered abrupt reactions from the ship owners, but continued to receive three other loads. December 31st Iceland signed a favourable contract for the sale of fish products with the USSR.

1956
August 20th the United Nations put forward a proposition for an international conference in 1958 on the rights of individual nations to manage their territorial waters. This proposition could be construed to presignify a 12 miles’ fishing limit. November 15th the four years long dispute between Britain and Iceland was solved and Icelandic trawlers started unloading in Britain again.

12 miles – “Cod War” 1958-61

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