Regions of Iceland

Every region we cover, with the best things to do, best months, weather and driving notes.

East Iceland

East Iceland is the quieter side of the Ring Road — fjords, fishing villages, hiking and reindeer, anchored by Egilsstaðir and Seyðisfjörður.

Egilsstaðir · Seyðisfjörður · Neskaupstaður · Reyðarfjörður · Djúpivogur
North Iceland

North Iceland mixes geothermal landscapes, waterfalls and whale watching — Akureyri, Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss and the Diamond Circle drive.

Akureyri · Húsavík · Sauðárkrókur · Mývatn
Reykjavík

Reykjavík is Iceland's capital and where most trips start — a small, walkable city with museums, food, geothermal pools and the best day-trip hub on the island.

Reykjavík · Kópavogur · Garðabær · Hafnarfjörður
South Iceland

South Iceland is the most visited region — waterfalls, black-sand beaches, glaciers and Vík, all reachable from Reykjavík on a paved road.

Selfoss · Hvolsvöllur · Vík
Southeast Iceland

Southeast Iceland is Iceland's glacier country — Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón, Skaftafell, Höfn and Stokksnes, all anchored by the harbour town of Höfn.

Höfn · Hof · Kirkjubæjarklaustur · Djúpivogur