The eight regions of Iceland
Iceland is divided into eight regions, plus the uninhabited Highlands at its heart. Choose a region to discover its towns, villages and natural wonders.
Capital Region
The urban heart of Iceland around Reykjavik, full of culture, food and easy day trips.
Reykjanes Peninsula
The volcanic gateway by the airport, home to the Blue Lagoon and a UNESCO geopark coast.
West Iceland
Often called Iceland in miniature, with the Snaefellsnes peninsula, glaciers, waterfalls and saga country.
Westfjords
A remote wilderness of dramatic fjords, towering bird cliffs and quiet villages.
Northwest Iceland
Wide valleys and farming heritage, the heartland of the Icelandic horse, seals and turf farms.
Northeast Iceland
Centred on Akureyri, with whale watching at Husavik and the Diamond Circle around Lake Myvatn.
East Iceland
Long tranquil fjords, wild reindeer, colourful villages and Iceland's largest forest.
South Iceland
The tourist heartland of the Golden Circle, great waterfalls, black beaches and glacier lagoons.
The Highlands
The rugged, uninhabited interior of rainbow mountains, hot springs and vast lava deserts, open in summer.