• Historic Facts
  • 1913
    Iceland's first and only railway is laid from Öskjuhlíð hill to Reykjavík Harbour. It was used to transport rocks and gravel for the harbour's construction.

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Countryside

Iceland has much to offer besides what can be found in Reykjavík. It is easy to rent a car in Iceland and a few days driving around to see more than just the capital area will be a time well spent. The rural landscapes alone are a good reason to leave the city and the forces of nature are constantly on display: Waterfalls, hot springs, crawling glaciers and active volcanoes. Provided an appropriate vehicle (four wheel drive necessary), a tour in the highlands is an unforgettable experience. However, the Icelandic countryside has more to offer besides the beautiful nature. All around the country there are smaller towns with various attractions, for instance, you will find a great deal of museums that cover aspects of local history and folklore. And when the day draws to an end, accommodation in the countryside is good, ranging from camping sites to full scale hotels. All on all, it is a real energy boost to go outside the capital city area and experience something new.

Arctic whale watching Iceland from Dalvik, close to Akureyri. We  emphasize personal service and respect for our guests experience. We do our b... more
Sigtún 38
105 Reykjavík
+354 562 4000
Fosshótel - translated to Waterfall Hotels – is Iceland’s second largest hotel chain with9 tourist class hotels all around the country. Th... more
Túngata 6
640 Húsavík
+354 464 1500
Gentle Giants Whale Watching in Húsavík Iceland With Gentle Giants you can experience exciting seafaring adventures. We are located in the beautiful ... more
During a lifetime that spanned nearly an entire century, Laxness, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 1955, wrote over 60 books embracing a... more
Hverabraut 1
840 Laugarvatn
+354 486 1400
Laugarvatn Fontana is a place where you can experience authentic Icelandic nature while relaxing in the warm geothermal pools and natural steam rooms ... more
Breiðihvammur
816
+354 483 1500
Nature.is is an eco-conscious website for everything concerning nature and the environment in Iceland.

Nature’s Green Map® pre... more
We are specialists in this field and have been organizing package tours for many years. Our tours contain plenty of excitement and action blended with... more
Harpa
101 Reykjavík
+354 551 1166
Sterna is one of Iceland's leading bus companies. With a varied and extensive fleet of buses, we are the perfect partner for individuals, groups and o... more
Skipagötu 14
600 Akureyri
462 7100
Strikið restaurant is located in Akureyri, a town of 18,000 people in northern Iceland. We offer our guests versatility in food selection, top service... more
Blue Lagoon
Svartsengi
240 Grindavík
+354 420 8800
Skjaldarvík
5 km driving distance north of Akureyri
601 Akureyri
+354 552 5200
Bátafjör Bakkaflöt River Rafting
Varmahlíð
560 Varmahlíð
+354 453 8245
Blafjoll Ski Resort
Pósthússtræti 3-5
101 Reykjavík
+354 530 3000
Bryggjan
Strandgata 49
600 Akureyri
+354 440 6600
Gamli Baukur
Hafnarstétt 9
640 Húsavík
+354 464 2442
Greifinn
Glerárgötu 20
600 Akureyri
+354 460 1600
Iceland Saga Trail Association


Mats Photographer

101 Reykjavík
+354 892 1012
Orkan Petrol Stations
All over Iceland
101 Reykjavík
+354 578 8800
Rauða Húsið
Búðarstíg 4
820 Eyrarbakki
+354 483 3330
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