Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.
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Popular places to visit
Lake Myvatn
Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
Godafoss
Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.
Hvitserkur
You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi when you stop by Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.
Husavik Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Husavik with a trip to Husavik Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.
Things to do
Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Vatnajokull
- Lake Myvatn
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Forest Lagoon
- Godafoss
- Hvitserkur
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Akureyri Church
- Dettifoss
- Husavik Harbour
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Ásbyrgi
- Blonduos Church
- Hverfjall Crater
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- Dimmuborgir
- Hlidarfjall Akureyri
- University of Akureyri
- Hlidarfjall
- Mount Maelifell
- Krafla Volcano
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Icelandic Aviation Museum
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- Illugastadir seal watching
- Namafjall
- Hverarondor Hverir
- Hvitserkur
- Arctic Henge