Northern Iceland
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Iceland
Where to stay in Northern Iceland
Akureyri City Center
Though Akureyri City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon, 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 Mud Pots.
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Cool nice looking hotel. Rooms were good. Bar area was nice. Didn’t care for the menu, but the truffle fries were excellent. Great location to do things. Hot Springs, hiking, whale watching. Bartender Tomas was excellent, remembered our orders when we came back in the night. Also exchanged many great ...
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Akureyri
Good location with options for dinner. Easy check-in and check-out. Breakfast had good options and started at 7am.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
K16 apartments
The flat was in an excellent location :) Just in the heart of the downtown, next to the cathedral and close to shops and restaurants. The flat is cozy and comfortable, has all the equipment for cooking, with microwave and oven. The beds were comfortable, and there is laundry machine in the toilet ...
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hvammstangi Cottages
Great little cottages. Spacious, comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
North Mountain View Suites
This was an amazing property! Everything about the room was very good. The hot tub made it extra special. We hope to visit Iceland again and see the contrast in Summer and would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
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.
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.
Myvatn Nature Baths
Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the 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.
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
Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Whale Watching Cruise on a Yacht in Reykjavik
Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik
Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Hot Chocolate & Photos
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Lake Myvatn
- Vatnajokull
- Forest Lagoon
- Godafoss
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Dettifoss
- Hvitserkur
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Akureyri Church
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Hlidarfjall
- Namafjall
- Mount Maelifell
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- University of Akureyri
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Husavik Harbour
- Krafla Volcano
- Hverfjall Crater
- Dimmuborgir
- Blonduos Church
- Húsavík Whale Museum
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Hlidarfjall Akureyri
- Ásbyrgi
- Hverarondor Hverir
- Icelandic Aviation Museum
- The Herring Era Museum
- Krafla