- 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.
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Heidmork Recreational Area
Region: Reykjavik AreaCoordinates: 64.0676199° N 21.7640384° W
Heidmork was proclaimed a municipal conservation area in 1950 and derives its name from its namesake in Norway. Its gravel road network is about 18 miles long. The Municipal Forestry Service has managed the area from the beginning and the Raudholar nature reserve has been within its limits since 1950, but under a different management.
Many volunteers and the Municipal Working School have lent a hand in the forestry work. More than 4 million trees have been planted there during the period from 1950 and the already existing vegetation has thrived much better after the area was fenced off. The most prominent of the 26 species of trees planted there, is the Sitka spruce, and at least 150 wild flower species have been counted. More than 30 species of breeding birds have been spotted.
The Blue Mountain- and Reykjanes Country Parks adjoin the municipal conservation area and together they grant access a large and a very interesting and varied recreational area.
Main Photo Credit: Roman Z
