Things to Do in North Iceland — page 6
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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Saurbaer
North Iceland
Riding horse breeding has been around for decades in Saurbær. At Saurbær you can rent an apartment for a long or short term. We are located in a beautiful countryside where nature dominates, yet only a few minutes away from Highway 1 and Va
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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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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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CJA camping
North Iceland
On the farm Hjalli in the valley of Reykjadalur only 2 km from the village of Laugar halfway between Akureyri and Myvatn you can find the small CJA campsite. There is a service house with toilets and showers in heated rooms but the kitchen/
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Sæberg HI Hostel
North Iceland
Halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, you will find Sæberg Hostel located just 1 km off highway no. 1 in Hrútafjörður. Set in a renovated farmhouse by the sea, Sæberg Hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and is ideal for
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Inspiration Iceland
North Iceland
Inspiration Iceland aims to give you a direct experience of the captivating beauty of our island on adventure tours in combination with yoga retreats, SPA & Wellness. We have our own Knarrarberg Yoga - Wellbeing - Spa Centre. We host from M
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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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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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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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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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Veitingahúsið Salka
North Iceland
Restaurant Salka In the city center, housed in one of the oldest buildings in town, built in 1883. The restaurant is open all year around, and offers fresh seafood, light courses, pizzas and steaks.
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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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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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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
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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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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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The Icelandic Emigration Center
North Iceland
The Icelandic Emigration Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North America and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland. The Center now offers four exhibits in thr
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Hotel North
North Iceland
Hotel North is a beautiful family-run country hotel, located a short driving distance from Akureyri. The hotel offers double and twin rooms with private or shared bathroom facilities. Some of the services and facilities we offer include a d
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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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Star Travel
North Iceland
Star Travel was founded in June 2013. We are a small family company in Akureyri, we travel in a small groups and our goal is always having a personal service. We have a day tours, Northern Lights tour, Private tours and we work also with ot
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Árnes Museum
North Iceland
Árnes is the oldest house in Skagaströnd, and the only one of its kind in the area that was considered possible to preserve. It was renovated by the municipality and opened in 2009. Árnes is a unique example of living conditions in the firs
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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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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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Lava Apartments & Rooms
North Iceland
Lava Apartments & Rooms is a friendly apartment hotel with a fantastic location in the heart of the city center. Here you will be able to relax and take in the ambiance of this delightful town, Akureyri located in North Iceland. Offering tw
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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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Engimýri Guesthouse
North Iceland
Engimýri is a beautifully situated guesthouse in the middle of Öxnadalur valley, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery including lava. All rooms at Engimýri feature furnished beds, TVs and other amenities.Through the valley Oxnadalur at
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Húsavík Adventures
North Iceland
Húsavík Adventures offers a unique experience for tourists travelling in Iceland. We offer Big Whales and Puffins and Midnight Sun Whale Watching (the latter tour is available from 1st of june to 31st July). Húsavík is located in the northe
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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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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
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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
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Iceak
North Iceland
IceAk is a 3 rd . generation family operated traveling company which specializes in Super Jeep tours from Akureyri and nearby locations all year around. We offer a variety of day tours to some of the most popular attractions in northern Ice
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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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Guesthouse Höfði
North Iceland
We offer two cosy cottages and one trailer. The location is surrounded by Svarfadardalur Nature reserve with a grate view and opportunity for bird watching and hiking. Very well located vacation house in the vicinity of bird nature reserve,
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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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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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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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Akureyri - Hamrar, Kjarnaskógur Camping Ground
North Iceland
Hamrar is a peaceful campground by the forest Kjarnaskógur, at the southern end of Akureyri. The camping is well equipped with excellent facilities, playgrounds, and great hiking trails. The camping is divided into 16 grass areas, surrounde
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Top Mountaineering / Top Trip
North Iceland
We take groups or individuals on hiking tours in Siglufjörður and its surrondings. Siglufjörður and its surrondings are perfect for outdoor activity with its unique and beautiful mountains and valleys. We offer a great selection of single-
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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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Ferðamálafélag Hríseyjar
North Iceland
Discover the charm of Hrísey island with the Hrísey tourism association. At hrisey.is , the Hrísey Tourism Association offers visitors a unique glimpse into the island’s rich history, vibrant nature, and warm community life. Officially lice
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