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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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'
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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
Bird WatchingArctic Coast Way+1Vakinn certified
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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Kópasker HI Hostel
North Iceland
Away from the beaten track of the ring road, Kópasker is the gateway to the remote northeast wilds where nature is abundant and the arctic circle is within breathing distance. The small but friendly town overlooks the Icelandic ocean and is
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The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
North Iceland
A museum on the 100 year history of motorcycles in Iceland. Motorcycles from all over, objects and artifacts relating to the historyof motorcycles in Iceland in a stunning 800 square meter building, that was especially designed for the muse
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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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Hvammstangi Camping Ground
North Iceland
Hvammstangi is the largest town in Hunathing Vestra, the perfects destination for tourists. It offers a top class swimming pool, shops, a restaurant, museums, galleries and other services. From Hvammstangi is only a short travel to Vatnses
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Hegranes Camping ground
North Iceland
The house is about 270 square meters and can accomodate about 110 persons in seats. Tables and chairs are available. The house has four toilets, kitchen with a dishwasher, refridgerator, stove and a coffee maker. The house has mattresses an
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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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Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri
North Iceland
Apt. Hotel Hjalteyri is a family run hotel with apartments and rooms. We are eager to provide excellent service to make your stay with us both relaxing and memorable. We have four apartments and three double/twin rooms.
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Snow Dogs
North Iceland
Snow Dogs offers dog sledding tours, cart rides and Kennel visit at our Kennel Vallholt between Lake Mývatn and Akureyri, North Iceland. Visit the pack at our kennel and get to know how joyful, intelligent and gentle they are. Get to know t
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Nest Guesthouse
North Iceland
Nest Guesthouse is located in Raufarhöfn – the Arctic Circle Village. We offer made up beds in rooms for 1 to 3 persons with shared bathroom and showers on every floor. All guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen and living room. We
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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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Guesthouse Árból
North Iceland
Árból is a particularly beautiful and pleasent guest house located by the stream Búðará in the west corner of the village park. The house was built in 1903 and there is an aura of warmth and refinement about it which reflects its long and p
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Varmahlíð Camping Ground
North Iceland
Varmahlíð Campground is a peaceful and cozy campsite, located in a protected forest area on the southern slope of Reykjarhóll. A service house is available at the campsite with toilets, hot and cold water, a shower, and a washer and a dryer
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Sydsta-Grund
North Iceland
Farmhouse: We offer a comfortable accommodation where you can get a made-up bed, space for sleeping bags and breakfast. Our service is personal and attentive. Cottages: The accommodation is in a 25m2 cottage close to the farmhouse Syðsta Gr
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Langanesferðir
North Iceland
LANGANESFERÐIR We make a visit to Langanes peninsula memorable with our private Land rover tours. A tour for minimum 2 and maximum 6 persons, a unique and exciting experience with our great value one-on-one private tour service. Langanes is
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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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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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Höfði Guesthouse Husavik
North Iceland
Our guesthouse has everything you need for a pleasent stay and the location is great, within walking distance of most all service and locations including swimming pool, grocery store, restaurants, museums, town center and more. Höfði has 5
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NW Adventures ehf.
North Iceland
North West Adventures is a fully licenced tour operater and travel agency, offering various leisure activities in the North of Iceland. Our goal is to share the adventure that is North Iceland and show you the best of the North West of Icel
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Kaffi Borgir
North Iceland
Cafe Borgir is in one of the most scenic spots in the Myvatn area, with a great view over both Dimmuborgir and the lake itself. Cafe Borgir offers a selection of local specialties, light meals and "A La Carte" dinner menu. Cafe Borgir is a
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Flugkaffi
North Iceland
Flugkaffi is a cafe and a restaurant at the Akureyri Airport. On it's menu you can find local food as dried fish, flatbread, twisted–donuts and pancakes. Selection of sandwiches and warm meals are offered during lunch.
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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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Grenivík Camping Ground
North Iceland
The camp site at Grenivík was all renewed in 2011 and there is now a new service house with access for the disabled. There is also now access to electricity, shower and hot and cold running water. It also has a washbasin. The camp site is f
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Sunnuhlid houses
North Iceland
Great place to stay in the Icelandic countryside. We have 3 small houses and 2 apartments for rent all with spectacular view of Eyjafjörður. In close contact with nature, excellent for bird watching or relaxing walks, you can go on short or
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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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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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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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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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Íslandsbærinn - Old Farm
North Iceland
The Old Farm is built in the traditional Icelandic farmhouse style. The front facade has the friendly four gables, it is a beautiful place to stay in with families and friends. The house has a spacious foyer and consists of four bedrooms wi
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Museum at Mánarbakki
North Iceland
The museum at Mánárbakki was opened on June 18th 1995 in a house named Thórshamar that was moved there from Húsavík. Recently, the museum was enlarged with a house named Lækjarbakki, built in a traditional Icelandic style, for all kinds of
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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
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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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Skarðaborg
North Iceland
Skarðaborg er nýbýli byggt út úr landi Skarða í Reykjahverfi árið 1949. Eigendur og ábúendur voru þá Þórarinn R Jónsson frá Valþjófsstað í Fljótsdal og Sigurveig Kristjánsdóttir frá Klambraseli í Aðaldal og eignuðust þau 5 börn. Núverandi e
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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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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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Stekkjardalur Farm Holidays
North Iceland
140 square meter well equiped cottage. Sleeping bag acc. on short notice if the house is not in rent. Please contact for prices and booking information.
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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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Hestaleigan Stóra Ásgeirsá
North Iceland
On the farm Stóra-Ásgeirsá in Húnaþing vestra (4 km from road no.1) you can visit the animals, pet them and spend time with them. You can go horseback riding in the beautiful nature around Stóra-Ásgeirsá and have a nice time in the countrys
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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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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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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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Apartment Akureyri top location
North Iceland
This cosy newly refurbished 2 bed. apartment sleeps up to 6 guests. The apartment has an amazing view, fully equipped kitchen, living room with sleeping sofa, free wi-fi and TV. It comes with bedding and towels.
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Local tours ATV
North Iceland
Local Tours ATV ehf. is a local entertainment company with four ATV quad bikes that can take up to 8 persons and a guide. We have a big area that we can travel across and a big possibility to plan a short and long trip for a group of peopl
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Whale Watching Hauganes
North Iceland
Whale Watching Hauganes is Iceland's oldest whale watching tour operator, based in the heart of Eyjafjörður fjord from where the whales are usually just a few minutes away. We always see humpback whales in our tours but also minke whales, h
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Cultural house Berg
North Iceland
Cultural house Berg is in the town centre of Dalvík. The Public Library is located there and a Coffie House. Art performances, concerts, conferences and cultural tourism also have their place in the house and a multi-purpose hall is availbl
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Berg Guesthouse
North Iceland
The guesthouse at Berg is located on Sandi in Aðaldal. It is surrounded by magnificent nature and a diverse bird life. The guesthouse is at the edge of Aðaldalshraun, which is a lava field that is particularly beautiful and has varied lava
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