Things to Do in North Iceland — page 2
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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Safnahúsið - Museum
North Iceland
In the Heritage House in Sauðárkrókur are the District Library of Skagafjörður, the District Archives of Skagafjörður, and the Art Museum of Skagafjörður. Various types of exhibitions are held there.
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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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The Herring Era Museum
North Iceland
The Herring Era Museum is Iceland’s largest maritime and industrial museum, where visitors have the opportunity to get to know the herring fishery and processing industry that underpinned Iceland’s economy for much of the twentieth century.
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Acco Guesthouse
North Iceland
Acco Guesthouse offers guests an excellent opportunity to stay in the centre of Akureyri, with all major amenities and attractions within walking distance. The guesthouse has basic but comfortable and clean rooms. Some have private bathroom
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Iceland Unlimited
The Highlands
Iceland Unlimited is an independent tour operator, offering highly personalized tours in Iceland to make sure that the expectations of every traveller are met. It is a very friendly and yet, highly professional family- run business that wil
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Sjóferðir Kela/Keli Sea Tours
North Iceland
Keli SeaTours/Keliseatours.is Keli SeaTours is a small family-whale watching company in Akureyri. Three brothers named Egill-, Halldór- and Sævar Áskelssons bought in October 2015 a 40 year old and almost 30 tonn oak boat. The boat was sche
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Húsavík Whale Museum
North Iceland
The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997. It's foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. In the 1.600m2 house you can find on display whale skeletons of several species and fascinati
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Ólafsfjörður Camping Ground
North Iceland
The campsite in Ólafsfjörður is located next to the sports center. Next to it is a small pond with a lot of bird life and small fishes that the children find very popular. The campsites are normally open from May 12th to October 15th. Pho
Camping
CJA guesthouse
North Iceland
CJA guesthouse is a small private guesthouse at the farm Hjalli in Reykjadalur valley. The house has 4 bedrooms with shared facilities and can host up to 9 guests. An overnight stay can be booked at the website as well as on all major booki
Guesthouses
Austan Vatna
North Iceland
We are a small family run company and we make our own sausages, pate, bone broth sauces, burgers and salami from meat and bones straight from the farm we live on. We sell our products to high end hotels & restaurants as well as serving them
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Fairytale at Sea - Jet Ski Tours
North Iceland
Fairytale At Sea is an entertainment company in Ólafsfjörður that provides scenic tours in unspoiled nature under the Ólafsfjarðarmúla and Hvanndalabjarg the highest precipice in Iceland. Our jet ski trips take 2 hours and the maximum numbe
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GeoSea
North Iceland
The GeoSea sea baths enable you to enjoy nature in a unique manner. Thanks to the underground heat, the seawater in the baths is warm and comfortable and the mineral-rich water will caress your skin. While the warm sea works its miracles, y
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Vellir
North Iceland
At Vellir you meet sustainability and organic ways of running things. We focus on berries of all sorts. Strawberries, raspberries, black currant and more. And then there is the vegetables and all kind of herbs. We produce gourmet goods from
Culinary experience
Sauðaneshús - District Folk Museum
North Iceland
The oldest stone house in Þingeyjar Counties, Sauðaneshús, is located 7 km´s north of the town of Þórshöfn. Today, it serves as the home of the region’s folk museum, which tells the story of life in Langanes Peninsula and how its residents
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Gamli bærinn
North Iceland
The Gamli – Bistro (The Old Farm-Bistro) If there is an original Icelandic Country Tavern, it is Gamli-Bistro by Lake Mývatn. From early morning to late afternoon it is dominated by the atmosphere of a friendly Country Bistro. Opening hours
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Hrísey Swimming pool
North Iceland
Geothermal Pool and Sport Centre with a hot tub Opening hours: See https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/you-can-do-anything/swimming-in-thermal-pools
Swimming Pools
Hvammstangi Swimming Pool
North Iceland
The swimming pool in Hvammstangi is good for tired travellers, families or others that like to relax or enjoy the best of Icelandic hot water. The swimming pool was open 1982. It has nice outdoor swimming pool of 25m x 11m, hot tub with wat
Swimming Pools
Sóti Lodge / Summit Heliskiing
North Iceland
We design our experiences based on our passion for nature, adventure, and sustainability. Iceland's natural environment is at the core of our experiences, and we take every measure to ensure that it will be there for years to come. We demon
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Terían Brasserie
North Iceland
A brazzerie style restaurant that specializes in French and Italian cuisine – ranging from classic dishes to our own special fusion of the two. The name of the restaurant is inspired by the former Terían, that Hótel Kea operated for decades
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Hotel Natur
North Iceland
Hotel Natur is a family-run country hotel located at Þórisstaðir in Eyjafjordur in the northeast of Iceland. A barn, cowshed, and a large shed have been rebuilt and converted into hotel space. Even the old silo has found a new purpose as a
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Skáld hótel Akureyri – Curio Collection by Hilton
North Iceland
Skáld hótel Akureyri - a Curio Collection by Hilton by Bohemian hotels. Skáld Hotel Akureyri, where literature, storytelling, and the legacy of Icelandic writers are celebrated, will open its doors on Hafnarstræti in May 2026. The hotel off
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Glaðheimar Cottages
North Iceland
Open all year round. Accommodation in 20 well equipped cottages for altogether 110 people. Hotpots and sauna in most of the cottages. Close to all services. Gladheimar – Picturesque cottages on the river bank Blönduós is a small, peaceful
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Brunná
North Iceland
River Brunná in Oxarfjordur is a gin clear arctic char and sea trout river on the north/east coast of Iceland The number of rods allowed in the river are three (3). The river is a fly fishing river only! Brunná flows through a wonderful sur
Angling
Hotel Rauðaskriða
North Iceland
Hotel Raudaskrida is a family run 3 star country Hotel, at road 85. Its location offers suitable daytrips to several places of interest, like Akureyri, Eyjafjordur, Tjornes peninsula, Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir, Dettifoss, Asbyrgi, Hljodaklet
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Eyvindarstofa Blönduós
North Iceland
The king of mountaineering in Iceland is without a doubt the outlaw Fjalla-Eyvindur, who survived 40 years on the run in the Icelandic highlands with his wife Halla. Fjalla-Eyvindur’s navigational skills, resourcefulness and survival skills
Exhibitions & Gallery
Daladýrð
North Iceland
Gjóska is an Icelandic design company run by the teacher and textile designer Birna Kristín Friðriksdóttir and her husband the farmer Guðbergur Egill Eyjólfsson. They live on the Farm Brúnagerði in North Iceland, where Gjóska‘s workshop is
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Hotel Kjarnalundur
North Iceland
Hotel Kjarnalundur is a 66 room hotel, only 3,5 km from downtown Akureyri. The hotel offers a pleasant and relaxing environment with a unique setting in terms of outdoor enjoyment, health and well-being. The surrounding environment allows o
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Hvanndalir Lodge
North Iceland
Hvanndalir Lodge is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Ólafsfjörður, surrounded by mountains. The lodge features seven elegant rooms, a fine dining restaurant, wine room, outdoor hot tub and spa with a treatment room.
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Hotel Skúlagarður
North Iceland
Skúlagarður - Country Accommodation and Restaurant Skúlagarður, former boarding school and community-hall was built in the years 1953 to 1959. In recent years the house has been remodeled into a comfortable guesthouse. We offer accommodatio
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Mývatn Ski Area
North Iceland
Mývatn Ski area is the perfect location for groups and those who want to connect with the locals. Opening hours are depending on each week and you see them on the official website. Extras like cross country tracks can be added for groups.
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Saga Apartments
North Iceland
2 Newly refurbished 1 bedroom apartments (50 m2) with balcony in the heart of Akureyri city center. Free WiFi • Free parking after 4PM - 10 AM weekdays but free on weekends 24 hours a day • Simple self-check-in • Next to shops, restaurants,
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Dreki - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA
The Highlands
Dreki hut is located at the mouth of the Drekagil gorge, just under the E side of the Dyngjufjöll massif. The hut can be reached by mountain road F88 from the ring road east of lakeMyvatnor by mountain road F910. There are two residential h
Mountainhuts & Cabins
The Industrial Museum
North Iceland
The Industrial Museum is a small, homely, relaxing and interesting place where you can see machines, devices and products from the blooming industry in Akureyri, from the early 20th century until today. We also have displays from various pr
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Tvistur Horse Rental
North Iceland
We offer you shorter and longer riding tours in the beautiful nature of the valley Svarfaðardalur in the north of Iceland, near Dalvík, for all kinds of groups. You can order trips and have more information in tel. (00 354) 8619631 and e-ma
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Grásteinn Guesthouse
North Iceland
Grásteinn Guesthouse in Þórshöfn, accommodation with a private beach area and garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site parking is provided. At the guest house, all rooms have a wardrobe. Every room includes a priva
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Bautinn
North Iceland
Bautinn restaurant welcomes you to the restaurant. Located rigth in the heart of Akureyri, in one of the oldest and most beautiful houses of the town. Bautinn offers good quality food, good and lively service and affordable prices.
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Extreme Icelandic Adventures
North Iceland
Our base is in Akureyri in the north of Iceland. We are a tour operator with all Iceland as our goal. We organize all kinds of tours and we work together with travel agencies and other tour operators. If you want to explore Iceland, hiking,
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Arctic fox travel
North Iceland
Arctic Fox Travel is a company built on a long experience in tourism. It offers exciting variety of day tours and recreation in the north of Iceland with a base in Akureyri. It is owned and operated by a certified local guide. Arctic Fox Tr
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Bakkaflöt Travel Service
North Iceland
Bakkaflöt is a family-owned company that started in 1987. We offer a variety of accommodations. We have a 22 room guesthouse that offers cozy cabin with en suite bathrooms, double or triple rooms with shared bathrooms. We also have two bigg
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Grenjaðarstaður - The Old Turfhouse
North Iceland
The historic settlement of Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur is one of Iceland’s largest turf houses, situated 30 km south of Husavik. In its heyday Grenjaðarstaður was a prosperous vicarage and the oldest part of the existing turf house was bui
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Grenivík Guesthouse
North Iceland
Grenivík Guesthouse offers accommodation in June, July and August with four double/twin rooms and private bathrooms. All rooms include a buffet-style breakfast. The buffet consists of home-baked breads and other homemade goods as well as va
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Eyja - Wine Bar and Bistro
North Iceland
Located in Hafnarstræti 90 downtown Akureyri. Eyja is a Wine Bar and Bistro and is currently accepting walk-ins only. Please visit here for reservations at our sister tasting menu restaurant, Mysa.
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Hotel Kea - Keahotels
North Iceland
Hotel Kea has been welcoming guests since 1944 and has kept high standards of elegance, quality, service and comfort throughout the years. Hotel Kea is placed in the heart of Akureyri, just steps away from shops, museums and restaurants. Th
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The Textile Museum
North Iceland
The Textile Museum in Blönduós is the only specifically focused textile museum in Iceland. The museum is located in beautiful bulding with good visitor access. It hosts several unique and independent exhibitions of embroideries, Icelandic n
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Hafdals Hotel
North Iceland
Featuring free WiFi, Hafdals Hotel is set in Akureyri, 2.4 km from Pollurinn. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Views of the s
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Dalasetur
North Iceland
Dalasetur is located in Unadalur in Skagafjörður, in proximity to the charming village of Hofsós. The gravel road leading from Hofsós is around 4 km long and runs deep in the valley, and there are 3 guesthouses that stand on a tiny piece of
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Fox Adventure
North Iceland
Fox Adventure was founded in 2023 in Akureyri as a new iteration of the long-standing company BJTravel, offering day tours, private tours and shore-tours from Akureyri and Lake Mývatn with a small group guarantee for all scheduled departure
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Laufás heritage site and museum
North Iceland
Laufás is a renowned church site and chieftain‘s residence from the settlement (874-930). Laufás church was built in 1865, among its special items is a pulpit from 1698. The current farmhouse is a good example of a wealthy vicarage from 185
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