- Aquarium
and Museum of Natural History (South Iceland)
Museum is divided into three areas, the mounted birds and fish, the
aquarium and the rock and mineral display. Unusual colored Guillemont,
which is the only known one in existence.
- Akranes
The town of Akranes lies just across the blue straits and is visible
from Reykjavík on a clear day. Settled by Irish brothers in the year
880, it is now a blossoming industrial town with a focus on fishing
and fish production. An area worth visiting is the seafront, especially
the beautiful sandy beach, Langisandur, stretched below the center of town.
- Akureyri
Akureyri is one of the oldest towns in the country and has been a
commercial port and market town since the 16th Century. Today,
this “capital city of the North” boasts a population of over
15.000 people. It is regarded as the commercial centre of North
Iceland, with a steady base in fisheries, agriculture and services.
- The Arctic North(North Iceland)
The Office of Tourism in North-Iceland(MFN) has been operating since the year 2003 and the office is
a co-operating forum of North Iceland in Tourism and is owned by the tourism union of North-east and North-west iceland.
- Gerdahreppur
(South Iceland - Reykjanes area)
Enjoy Gerdahreppur is an interesting small town near Keflavik International
airport. Gerdahreppur has an interesting Local Folk Museum, old lighthouses
and rich bird life.
- The
hot spring area at Geysir (South Iceland)
We have alot to offer the average tourist, hot spring area of Geysir
is one of Icelands greatest tourist attractions. It has a lot of entertainment
to offer including a museum, horse rental, swimming pool, café, hotel,
restaurant and the troll called Bergthor.
- Hafnarfjordur
City.(South Iceland - Capital Area)
Hafnarfjordur is one of Iceland's most important economic centres
situated about ten kilometers south of the capital. It is the third
largest town in Iceland in terms of population with about seventeen
thousand inhabitants.
- Hitaveita
Sudurnesja (South Iceland - Reykjanes)
The objective of Hitaveita Suðurnesja is to; harness the geothermal
energy in the Reykjanes peninsula; build and run power stations; manage
the sale of energy to consumers.
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Husafell -
A pearl between lava and glaciers. (West
Iceland)
Husafell offers beautiful nature, biggest lava tube caves in Iceland,
nine-hole golf course, many good campsites, swimming pools, summer
cottages, sleeping bag accommodation, bed and breakfast all year round.
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Whale Museum in Husavik, Iceland
The Whale Museum, an educational facility on whales and the marine environment in the North Atlantic.
- Lake Myvatn
area, natural beauty in Iceland (North
Iceland)
Lake Myvatn is an area, renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor
recreation possibilities. Offering magnificent landscape together
with rich animal and bird life.
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Slakki, Zoo and family
park in south Iceland
The family park Slakki has been around for more that ten years.
At the garden you can find something for all generations,
domestic animals, wild animals and great facilities to sit down
and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
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Raufarhofn Iceland's northernmost Village
Raufarhöfn is Iceland's
northernmost town. Home of the midnight sun and during the
winter the Northern lights. Unspoiled nature and 360° panoramic
views from the Melrakkasletta plain. raufarhofn is only 3 km
from the North Arctic circle.
- Reykjanes
(South Iceland - Reykjanes area)
From Hafnaberg the coastal path and main road continue
south, but whatever the choice of route, the destination is the
same - Reykjanes, the point from which the entire region takes its
name and one of the Earth's great geological wonders.
- Reykjavik. Tourist
Information Center (South Iceland - Reykjavik)
The capital of Iceland has the focus of business, transport, trade
and communication as well as being Iceland´s cultural and educational
centre. With its theatres, concerts, art galleries coffee houses,
restaurants and shopping centres, the city has something to delight
every visitor.
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Reykjavik
family park/Zoo (South Iceland - Capital
Area)
One part Zoo and one part Family Park where families enjoy being outdoors
together in the heart of Reykjavik. All year round, there is something
on the program that will appeal to everyone in the family.
- Reykjavik
Skiing areas (South Iceland - Reykjavik)
Everybody, from beginners to experienced competitors, can find a slope
suited to his or her ability, and in evening the main slopes are illuminated.
The skiing areas is open when road conditions, snow and weather permit.
- Town
of Sandgerdi (South Iceland - Reykjanes)
One of the country's major fishing communities in South West Iceland.
Rich fishing-grounds are found just off the coast of Sandgerdi and
good harbour facilities.
- Welcome
to Snaefellsbaer, West Iceland (West Iceland)
Snæfellsbær is the municipal unit covering the villages around the
Snæfellsjökull glacier, and extends west from Elliðahamrar in Staðarsveit.
Great town with great tourist service.
- Thingvellir
- Iceland's National Shrine (South Iceland)
Thingvellir occupies a very special place in the hearts and minds
of Icelanders. The Icelandic Parliament was founded there, the official
adoption of Christianity in the year 1000, Thingvellir became the
first National Park in Iceland, and more.
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