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.
Hotel Akureyri
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Centrum Hotel
K16 apartments
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri
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.
Dettifoss
Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.
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.
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.
Things to do
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
- Lake Myvatn
- Vatnajökull National Park
- Vatnajokull
- Forest Lagoon
- Myvatn Nature Baths
- Godafoss
- Dettifoss
- Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
- Hvitserkur
- Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths
- Akureyri Church
- University of Akureyri
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum
- Husavik Harbour
- Akureyri Botanical Garden
- Hveravellir Hot Springs
- Jokulsargljufur National Park
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum
- Dimmuborgir
- Blonduos Church
- Mount Maelifell
- Hverfjall Crater
- Ásbyrgi
- Namafjall
- Krafla Volcano
- Illugastadir seal watching
- Hlidarfjall
- Arctic Henge
- Reykjafoss Waterfall
- Hverarondor Hverir
- Icelandic Aviation Museum