Arnarstapi Blowholes

Group of some three blowholes at the famous Arnarstapi cliffs and natural arches. If the sea is rough, the blowholes may produce mighty shots of sea-water that are several metres high.

Geysers of Iceland

Geysers of Iceland on the map

Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Geysers of Iceland Publication Geysers of Iceland   In short Some of the world’s most popular geysers are located in Iceland. But few know about ALL active geysers in Iceland. According to Wondermondo currently (2019) in Iceland could be around 20 – 29 active geysers. It is not easy to count all of them: […]

Þingvellir (Thingvellir)

Lögberg in Þingvellir

Unique monument of history – a site where in 930 AD was established parliament of Iceland. It acted here until 1789. The site still contains remains of numerous temporary houses made of turf and rock that were used during the two weeks of assembly.

Ruins of a house in Hafnir

Remnants of the earliest settlement in Iceland – a cabin that was abandoned in the time between 770 and 880 AD.

Akureyri Botanical Gardens

Lystigarður Akureyrar - botanical garden

One of the northernmost botanical gardens in the world, established in 1912. Botanical garden aims to select plants that are suitable for Iceland.

Glaumbær Turf Houses

Glaumbær Turf Houses

One of the best representatives of traditional Icelandic turf houses – a group of carefully restored turf houses in Skagafjordur Folk Museum. The site has been inhabited since the 11th century but the oldest turf houses were built in the middle of the 18th century. There are many more examples around Iceland – such as Hólar turf houses (Norðurland vestra).

Bessastaðir

Bessastaðir

Historical manor house, built in the site of royal stronghold. Since 1944 – residence of the President of Iceland.

Hóladómkirkja

Hóladómkirkja

The largest traditional stone church in Iceland, built in 1763.

Hallgrímskirkja

Hallgrímskirkja in summer night, Iceland

The best known monument of architecture in Reykjavík – an impressive, 74.5 m tall church, designed in Art Deco style. Constructed in 1945 – 1986.

Lagarfljót

Lagarfljót

This large lake, according to legends, has a monster – Lagarfljotsormurinn (Lagarfljot Worm) – living in it.