- 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.
region and its nearness to Glacier Snaefellsjokull. Many other interesting places worth exploring are in the vicinity, such as the fishing hamlets Arnarstapi (Eagle’s Cliff) and Hellnar. The shoreline is rocky and very spectacular in its beauty. In several places there are holes or caves of considerable size through the cliffs, which shore openings are are near the edge and where the breakers rush through and the sea shoots upwards reminding of geysers in action. At Hellnar there is a natural sea port, which was one of the largest ones in Snaefellsnes in centuries past. Spectacular and beautiful cliffs drop directly into the sea. One of them, Valanos, dontains the cave Badstofa, which is renowned for its peculiar natural lighting and colourful interior.
The westernmost tip of the Snaefell Peninsula became the fourth National Park of Iceland in June 2003.