Showing posts with label Iceland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iceland. Show all posts

Monday, September 21, 2026

Suðureyri (Iceland)

Suðureyri is a small fishing village in Iceland's Westfjords, located on the southern side of Súgandafjörður.

For a long time, the village was isolated behind high mountains. 
Since 1996, it has been connected to Ísafjörður by a tunnel. 
The economy revolves primarily around sustainable fishing; the fishing company Fisherman and the clothing brand 66°North have their roots here. 

Visitors come for the tranquil fjord, the geothermal pool, the seafood restaurant, tours focused on the fishing industry, and the quintessential Icelandic village atmosphere. 
The church dates back to 1937.








Friday, June 19, 2026

Hellnar

Hellnar is a small, historic fishing village at the westernmost point of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland, close to Arnarstapi. 

History: Once one of the largest fishing settlements beneath the Snæfellsjökull Glacier (inhabited since the 11th century). 
In 1703, about 194 people lived there, plus seasonal workers. 
Today: Quiet tourist village with old cottages, a hotel (Fosshotel Hellnar), and a popular seaside café (Fjöruhúsið). 
Highlights: Beautiful cliffs, basalt formations, seals, birds, and a lovely coastal walk (approx. 2.5 km) to Arnarstapi with spectacular views. 

It is located in Snæfellsjökull National Park and is a great stop for nature lovers. 
Ideal to combine with Arnarstapi and Djúpalónssandur.








Friday, August 23, 2024

Austurland

Austurland is also called Austfirðir and is one of the eight regions of Iceland. 
It is the least populated region of Iceland. 
The capital is the town of Egilsstaðir in the municipality of Fljótsdalshérað.








Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Höfuðborgarsvæðið (Capital Region)

Höfuðborgarsvæðið, or the "Capital Region" or the "Greater Reykjavik Region" is one of the eight regions of Iceland. 
It has a population of 191,612 and an area of 1,042 km², making it by far Iceland's most populous region and home to more than half of Iceland's population.








Sunday, December 3, 2023

Norðurland eystra

Norðurland eystra is one of eight regions of Iceland and is located in the north of the country. 
The capital of the region is the city of Akureyri.








Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Norðurland vestra

Norðurland vestra is one of the eight regions of Iceland. 
The capital of the region is the town of Sauðárkrókur in the municipality of Skagafjörður.








Monday, May 22, 2023

Southland

Southland is one of the eight regions of Iceland. 
The capital of the region is the city of Selfoss in the municipality of Árborg. 
It is the largest region in the country, about the size of 4/5 of Belgium. 








Friday, February 17, 2023

Southurnes

Suðurnes is one of the eight regions of Iceland and takes up most of the Reykjanes Peninsula. 
The capital of the region is the city of Keflavík.








Thursday, November 17, 2022

Vestfirðir (Westfjords Region)

Vestfirðir or Westfjords is one of the eight regions of Iceland and is located in the NW of the country. 
It has 7470 inhabitants. 
The landscape consists of deep fjords, where in winter in some places there is no sunlight.








Friday, July 22, 2022

Vesturland (Western Region)

Vesturland is one of the eight regions of Iceland and is located in the west of the country. 
The capital of the region is the town of Borgarnes in the municipality of Borgarbyggð. 

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