Things to Do in North Iceland
The North of Iceland truly is a land of contrasts. Its long valleys and peninsulas are interspersed with mountains, lava fields and smooth hills carved out by rivers.
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Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
North Iceland
Hotel Mikligarður is a summertime property set within a student accommodation building in Saudárkrókur. We offer 65 rooms (single, double, triple and family rooms) all with private facilities and free Wi-Fi. A breakfast buffet is served eac
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Ásbyrgi Visitor Centre, Ásbyrgi
North Iceland
Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of Vatnajökull National Park. The visitor centre also houses a souvenir shop. The interesting exhibition on geology and the nature of Jökulsárgljúfur canyon and i
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Viking Rafting
North Iceland
Guide-owned, professional, personal, IRF-certified service specializing in all whitewater activities from scenic floats and challenging rapids to remote wilderness expeditions and guided kayaking. We are the newest face of northern Iceland'
Day ToursRiver Rafting+2Vakinn certified
Hlíðarfjall Ski Area
North Iceland
For 60 years, the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas in Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country tracks and exciting ski slopes with a breathtaking view of Eyjafjörður, ex
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Ósar Hostel
North Iceland
Osar is located on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, 25 km north of road no. 1. In the recent years the hostel has been completely renovated.Ósar ocean beach is full of life. Seals abound and also eider ducks and other birds, and the rock Hvítserkur,
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Brimnes Cabins
North Iceland
Location By the lake in Ólafsfjörður in FJALLABYGGD, NE Iceland, about 45 min. drive north from Akureyri ( 60 km ) and 15 min. from Dalvík (17 km) linked with a 3,5 km tunnel through the mount Múli. Another tunnel opening in 2010 over to Si
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Natura Apartments
North Iceland
Natura Apartments are ideally located in Laugar, Reykjadalur and offer you close proximity to all the major attractions of north Iceland, such as Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss and Goðafoss waterfalls, whale watching in Húsavík, Ásbyrgi and Jökulsá
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Árbót Guesthouse
North Iceland
The guesthouse at Árbót in Aðaldalur is surrounded by diverse bird life and beautiful nature. The guesthouse is located at a farm where both horses and cattle are bred and guests have a unique opportunity to experience real Icelandic farm l
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B&S Restaurant
North Iceland
B&S RESTAURANT A HEALTY CHOICE OPEN: All year 11:00 21:00 For all the travelers from all around the world who wish to enjoy traditional food in Iceland and want to spend some quality time in the middle of their hectic touring, the best plac
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Boreal Super Jeep Tours
The Highlands
Boreal is a reliable travelling company specializing in 4x4 Super Jeep tours. We offer all kinds of adventurous excursions the whole year through, you just pick a theme: glacier, geology, geography, photography and more. The Super Jeeps are
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Arnarnes Álfasetur
North Iceland
Arnarnes paradis - An organic experience with endless sunsets in the summer and gorgeous Northern lights in the winter The hosts, Eyglo and Josavin have lived in Arnarnes since 1981. For the first 18 years they were traditional farmers with
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Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
North Iceland
Nonni´s house was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, "Nonni", who wrote books for children. Nonni´s house is among Akureyri´s oldest houses, built in 1850. Today it is a memorial museum were many items connect
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Guesthouse Gullsól
North Iceland
Our guesthouse stands in the heart of Grimsey island. We are located just above the harbor with amazing views thereover. Our house is 3 stories high and the top two stories host the guesthouse while the bottom floor hosts our small handicra
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Deplar Farm
North Iceland
Northwest Iceland is home to one of the most unique properties in the Eleven collection. Currently being transformed from a working sheep farm into an ultimate retreat, Deplar Farm is set in a remote valley surrounded by 3,000 ft peaks. Gue
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Baccalá Bar
North Iceland
Baccalá bar is a restaurant in Hauganes on the west bank of Eyjafjordur bay, only 25 km from Akureyri and 12 km from Dalvík. Inside the beautifully decorated Restaurant and on the porch, shaped like a Viking ship which has the most magnific
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Helgi magri holiday apartment
North Iceland
Cosy apartment in the center of Akureyri with a homey atmosphere. The apartment has one bedroom with a double bed and in the living room is a comfortable sofa where two people can sleep. The kitchen is fully equipped and the bathroom has a
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Guesthouse Svínavatn
North Iceland
If you are looking for a small and personal guesthouse in a peaceful and unspoiled environment, Svinavatn is perfect for you. Enjoy the long bright Icelandic summer nights in our guesthouse with a beautiful lake view and relax. Svinavatn is
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Þelamörk Swimming pool
North Iceland
Opening hours: Sumer: 6. June-23. August: Sunday - Thursday 11-22 Friday - Saturday 11-18 Winter: 24 August-5. June: Monday - Thursday 1 7:00-22:30 Fryday 17:00-20:00 Saturday 1:00-18:00 Sunday 11:00-22:30
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Alkemia / Helgafell Retreat Center
North Iceland
Alkemia is a local travel agency, a tour operator and Destination Management Company (DMC), authorized by the Icelandic Ministry of Tourism, offering a liability insurance and a bankruptcy insurance to ensure you any possible refund. Icelan
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Hotel Edda Akureyri
North Iceland
In Iceland's second largest city and "capital of the north", Hotel Edda Akureyri is a great base for touring the rugged northern coastline. Idyllic Lake Mývatn is an hour by car and the Hrísey Island bird sanctuary is just a short ferry rid
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Heiðarbær
North Iceland
Heidarbaer in Reykjahverfi is between Husavík and Mývatn, 20 km away from Husavík, at the road 87 and 35 km from Myvatn. At Heidarbaer there is a shop, restaurant, swimming pool, camping place and a sleeping-bag accommodation. From here it
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Kolkuos Guesthouse
North Iceland
Kolkuós Guesthouse offers accommodation in Kolkuós . Free private parking is available on site. Views of the sea, mountain or river are featured in certain rooms. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.
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Geldingsá, apartment
North Iceland
Geldingsá is located in the mountain Vaðlaheiði with a beautiful view over the town of Akureyri, the skisport area and the midnight sun during sumer. The guesthouse has one bedroom with one double bed and a bed for a child up to 8 years old
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Gilhagi Woolmill
North Iceland
Woolmill at a farm where you get to see the process of spinning wool from sheep into woolen garments. Farmshop is open monday to friday from 10 am - 2 pm Farmshop is located at entrance of woolmill where you can access our and local product
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Hotel Akureyri
North Iceland
Hotel Akureyri is a luxury accommodation, just 100 meters from the waterfront and offering a beautiful view of the fiord. On the ground floor is a cozy dining area where a buffet breakfast is served, but in the afternoon various kinds of re
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Vestmannsvatn Guesthouse
North Iceland
A family run guest house in northern Iceland. Warm and friendly environment. We welcome our guests and offer them budget accommodation in this beautiful area.
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Menningarfélag Akureyrar
North Iceland
Akureyri Culture Company (ACC) represents three cultural institutions; Akureyri Theatre Company (Leikfélag Akureyrar), the North Iceland Symphonic Orchestra (Sinfóníuhljómsveit Norðurlands) and the Hof Cultural Center (Menningarhúsið Hof).
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Grána Bistro
North Iceland
We offer fresh and healthy food from local ingredients and want both vegans and gourmets to enjoy our delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. We make our cakes with love and affection, and our coffee is always a good idea. Give yourself a good
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Hestasport Activity Tours
North Iceland
Whether you are a first-time rider, a fanatical horse enthusiast or anything in between, we'll either have the right tour for you in our program or create a customised experience suited to your individual needs and wishes. We offer short ri
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Stórutjarnarskóli Swimming pool
North Iceland
Information on opening hours and prices can be found on our website: http://www.storutjarnaskoli.is/default.asp?sid_id=8889&tre_rod=023|&tId=1 We look forward to having you.
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Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
North Iceland
The house on Aðalgata 19 consists of 3 separate building structures, the first and northernmost was built in 1897, and is now the guesthouse section of Grand-Inn Bar and Bed. In 1923 KM Lindgreen, a chemist, added an addition to the souther
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Nordic Natura
North Iceland
Beautiful and well located 25 m2 studio houses on the edge of Ásbyrgi National park with a spectacular view in all directions. The houses are equipped with a stylish kitchenette (dishwasher, fridge, microwave and a stove) and all the necess
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Bakkafjörður camping ground
North Iceland
The Camp Site at Bakkafjörður is located in the center of the village. Electricity is available for campers as well as bathing facilities in the nearby Guest House. Bakkafjörður village is at one end of the Arctic Coast Way, see https://www
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Heiðin
North Iceland
Heiðin is relaxing home-away-from-home in the northern Icelandic countryside, only 6 min drive from Akureyri. There are four comfortable bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, accommodating a total of 8 guests. Our homes are perfectly equipped
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Gentle Giants
North Iceland
Gentle Giants is a family-run company which has been offering tours from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland, since 2002. We are proud of our strong roots in Skjálfandi Bay with more than 160 years of family history in the bay. Gentle Gia
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Arctic Trip
North Iceland
Arctic Trip was founded in 2015 by Halla Ingolfsdottir, a highly experienced guide with over 20 years of experience in guiding travelers around North Iceland, in Eyjafjordur and in particular in Grímsey where she has spent most of her days.
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Guesthosue Grímsstaðir
North Iceland
Guesthouse Grímsstaðir stands by crossroads in the highland, in the north of Vatnajökull glacier. In the old farmhouse it is possible to have sleeping bag accomodations for up to 10 people, and also made up beds for 6. Breakfast is optional
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Horses and Tours
North Iceland
The Farm is run by Haukur Suska-Garðarsson and his 4 children Haukur Marian, Leon Paul, Lilja Maria and Inga Rós. We offer: - Horses of any kind for sale, - training for your horse, - farm holidays - and longer riding trails. Please contact
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Fljótsbakki Farm Hotel
North Iceland
Ideally situated between Akureyri , Husavik and Myvatn, Fljotsbakki Farm Hotel is the perfect compromise to experience the true face of Iceland ; without being far from anything you would like to see! The situation of the hotel makes it per
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Gamla Prestshúsið
North Iceland
The atmospheric and picturesque heritage site of Laufás is full of history with its large farmhouse and beautiful 19th Church. It has been the home of priests since at least 1047 until 1935 with the current priest still living on the premis
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Saltvik
North Iceland
For the last 20 years we have been organising highland riding tours where we go out for 5-10 days in the magical highlands of Iceland, these tours we operate under the name of RIDING ICELAND www.riding-iceland.com At Saltvík we offer riding
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Guesthouse Skeið
North Iceland
Guesthouse Skeið is located in Tröllaskagi in a quiet place deep in valley Svarfaðardalur, surrounded by mountains and 18 km away from town Dalvík. Tröllaskagi is a specially good place for those who want calm and peace. In Tröllaskagi and
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Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground
North Iceland
A service house is available at the campsite with hot and cold water, showers, toilets and it is accessible for the disabled. Electricity is also available and disposing of waste from a mobile home. All major services are close by, such as
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Icelandic Adventures
North Iceland
Snowmobiling Adventure in Akureyri, Iceland Discover Iceland’s winter wonderland on a snowmobile tour near Akureyri , an exciting way to experience the northern landscapes. Join us for a small group adventure, with a maximum of 10 particip
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Húsavík Ski Area
North Iceland
The skiing area at Húsavík is right on the town’s doorstep. Reykjaheiði ridge provides excellent cross country skiing opportunities as does the area around the lake Botnsvatn and the lava fields of Aðaldalur. Snowboard enthusiasts, on the o
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Blönduós
North Iceland
Fully equipped sports center with a gym, swimming pool, two hot tubs, steam bath, wading pool, ice-bath and to large water slides along with lots of fun toys. Information about opening hours and entrance fee can be found on the sports cente
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Siglufjörður Ski Area
North Iceland
The ski slopes of Skarðsdalur are without a doubt among the best in Iceland. Three lifts carry skiers up to the slopes; two combined lifts, a disc lift and a rope tow, wich make the total length of 1500 meters. The third and highest lift me
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Holanes restaurant & bar
North Iceland
Restaurant and bar in heart of Skagaströnd. We offer general home cooking, soups as well as pizzas and burgers. Happy hours, every day 14:00 - 18:00 Sports bar where you can watch the main sporting events on an 86 "giant screen. Located in
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