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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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Camping 66.12° north
North Iceland
The campsite is close to the sea in the Tjörnes peninsula and the view to the sea is great. There is not many places in Iceland with as beautiful sunset as well as lot of bird life in the area. The facilities are good with toilets and warm
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The Northern Comfort Inn
North Iceland
The Northern Comfort Inn offers 11 double/twin rooms with private bathroom. A large dining area, complete kitchen, laundry room, TV room and lounge are among the amenities guests can use during their stay.
Guesthouses
Sauðárkrókur-Tindastóll Ski Area
North Iceland
The Tindastóll ski area is particularly well-suited for the entire family. The slopes are now equipped with a new snow production system which has ensured better snow conditions and represents an exciting new innovation in Iceland´s winter
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Julli The Tourguide
North Iceland
Julli The Tourguide offers comprehensive and entertaining day tours all over Iceland, focusing on tailoring each trip to guests needs. We are located in Akureyri in the north of Iceland often dubbed the capitol of the north. Our main focus
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Viking Heliskiing
North Iceland
Founded in 2013, Viking Heliskiing is a heliskiing company that specialises in bringing unique skiing & snowboarding experience while in Iceland. Jóhann Hafsteinn Haukson & Björgvin Björgvinsson, the company's founders, are former professio
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Vesturdalur Camping Ground - Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður
North Iceland
The campsite in Vesturdalur is usually open from early June to mid-September. The campsite is for tents only. Neither electricity nor hot water is available. Phone coverage is limited. Reservations are not available for the campsite in Vest
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Husavik Museum - Safnahúsið
North Iceland
The Husavik Museum celebrates the vibrant and progressive history of the Þingeyjar Counties and is run by the District Cultural Center. The permanent exhibition “Daily Life and Nature” examines a century in the history of people whose relat
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Mylla restaurant
North Iceland
Mylla restaurant - The warmest of welcome by Lake Myvatn Located at Berjaya Myvatn Hotel, the restaurant offers an enticing menu and a warm environment. The menu is the perfect blend of the Icelandic and the European cuisine curated with ca
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Hvammstangi Cottages
North Iceland
Our cosy cottages are in a beautiful secluded spot where, in winter, the chances to experience the wild dance of the northern lights (aurora borealis) are excellent and in the summertime experience the serene atmosphere of Icelandic nature
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Dalvík Swimming pool
North Iceland
The swimming pool in Dalvík is at the sports centre. It has a beautiful view of Svarfaðardalur. Beside the swimming pool, you will also find hot tubs, children pool, waterslide and sauna. In the sports centre you will also find a well-equip
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Skagafjörður Transportation Museum
North Iceland
The Vintage Auto Museum at Stóragerði in Skagafjörður formally opened in 2004. The museum has on exhibition around 100 vehicles; cars, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, agricultural machinery, and a lot of small knickknacks tied to the Icela
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Lónkot Rural Resort
North Iceland
Lónkot Rural Resort offers their guests a sensory experience in natures magnetic setting at Lónkot´s Gravel, situated north of Cape Þórðarhöfði in Skagafjörður. Lónkot is a family owned and run guesthouse and restaurant since 1991 garnering
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Bræðrafell - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA
The Highlands
Bræðrafell hut is located SA from the Bræðrafell mountain, just S of the Kollóttadyngja lava shield. The hut was built in 1976-77. The hut sleeps 16 and has a coal-operated stove for cooking and for the heating of the hut. Drinking water is
Mountainhuts & Cabins
Dalvík Ski Area
North Iceland
Dalvík is only a 35 min. drive from Akureyri and has one of the best skiing areas in the country. There is a wide variety of runs suitable for all members of the family, one of the slopes being floodlit and 1,200m long. The area is equipped
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Arctic Heli Skiing
North Iceland
Jökull Bergmann is the founder and lead guide of Arctic Heli Skiing. As Iceland's first and only UIAGM-IFMGA certified mountain guide it is his and the entire team’s pleasure to make your mountain adventure come true, be it in Iceland, Gree
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Hlín Guesthouse
North Iceland
Hlín Guesthouse is a family business, located in the old school building in Steinsstaðir in Skagafjörður. The house has been renovated and put in a new style. This wonderful building offers 16 rooms, a fully equipped kitchen for guests and
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Hotel Hálönd
North Iceland
Hotel Halond is a beautiful self-service hotel in Hlíðarfjall with a great view over Akureyri and panoramic view to all directions. The hotel has 24 double/twin rooms. Guests will have their access code sent by email before check-in, so no
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Skagafjörður Golf Club
North Iceland
Hlíðarendi Golf Course is located just above Sauðárkrókur, only a walking distance from town. It is the longest 9-hole golf course in the country, situated in idyllic country surroundings. With plenty of traps, this course is a fun challeng
Golf Courses
Ásar Guesthouse
North Iceland
Ásar Guesthouse is a beautiful home and guesthouse with four double/twin rooms and two bathrooms. A shared lounge with a TV is available for all guests. We focus on making our guests stay as comfortable as possible by providing a friendly a
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Eyjardalsá Horse Riding
North Iceland
See Iceland like the vikings did a thousand years ago, sitting on your horse and enjoying the view and the landscapes of rural Iceland. Listen to the sounds of birds, of water flowing and hooves gently tapping on the ground. Our tours are e
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Áskaffi
North Iceland
The cafe Áskaffi, has moved from Glaumbaer Museum to the community center Heðinsminni in Skagafjorður. Heðinsminni is on the ring road (highway no. 1) about 10 minutes' drive from Varmahlið in Skagafjordur when driving towards Akureyri. N
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Guesthouse Langafit
North Iceland
Nice small guesthouse,kitchen,washing macine and dryer. Hot pool and showers included. The camp site at Langafit is a small, cosy camp site with access to a hot tub and showers, washing machine and a tumble dryer. At the camp site is also a
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Great View Guesthouse
North Iceland
Great View Guesthouse is a home-stay guesthouse near Akureyri in North Iceland. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. It is conveniently located for travellers who wish to explore North Iceland. There is an abundance of activities avail
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Dettifoss Guesthouse
North Iceland
The Lundur Budget Guesthouse has reopened in 2011 with a strong will to provide cosy budget accommodation for the guests of Oxarfjördur area. Located in a mysterious, yet fascinating landscape, the guesthouse has 19 rooms with shared facili
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Sýsli Travel
North Iceland
We are a small tour operating and driving instructing company. We operate in the North of Iceland, and our base is in Akureyri, the capital of the north. We offer scheduled sightseeing tours as well as customized tours and trips. We also op
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Múlaberg Bistro & Bar
North Iceland
For a long time Mulaberg & Hotel Kea has been known for it´s elegant celebrations, first class food and professional services. The hotel´s halls are perfect for events such as company celebrations, wedding banquets and receptions.
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Systragil Camping Ground
North Iceland
Systragil Camping Ground Welcome to our friendly, small campsite with cooking facilities and free wifi. We hope you enjoy the tranquility, the smell of birch and the clucks of the rock ptarmigan ( lagopus muta ). Tjaldsvæðið Systragil is lo
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Höllin
North Iceland
Höllin is a small and cozy restaurant and a bar in Ólafsfjörður. Höllin is a family business. It was opened in 2006 and is open all year round. In addition to popular favorites (pizza and hamburgers) We offer a variety of fine meals and dri
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Akureyri Backpackers, hostel
North Iceland
Akureyri Backpackers is a hostel, located on the main shopping street of Akureyri. We offer budget accommodation for travelers from all over the world. Our dorms are 4, 6 and 8 bedded and our private rooms host 2-3 persons. You can choose b
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Brunastadir
North Iceland
Brúnastaðir – A Charming Farm in Fljót, Skagafjörður Brúnastaðir is a family-run farm offering a unique countryside experience in the scenic region of Fljót, Skagafjörður. The farm features a petting zoo, a cozy farm store, and welcoming ac
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Verksmiðjan Restaurant
North Iceland
Verksmiðjan is a family-friendly restaurant with a 100-course menu where everyone should find something to their liking, whether they want pizza, burgers, fish, steak or vegetarian dishes.
Restaurants
Slow Travel Mývatn
North Iceland
Slow Travel Mývatn was born out of the desire to make our vision of life into our way of life. In contact with nature and Icelandic traditions, our guests can spend time here that brings them closer to themselves and the beautiful surroundi
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Safarihestar
North Iceland
Safarihestar horse rental is a small family business located on the south shore of lake Mývatn at Álftagerði III farm, 400m west of Sel-Hótel Mývatn. We offer one or two hours guided riding tours in the beautiful surroundings of lake Mývatn
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Þórshöfn Camping Ground
North Iceland
The camp site is high in the village in a peaceful location. All services is in a walking distance. The facilities at the camp site are good with tables, benches, toilets, electricity and a spot for caravans and mobile homes. In the sportce
Camping
Frida Chocolate café
North Iceland
Frida lost her job at the bank in Siglufjordur in 2015. Her husband had the idea to open a café at her studio, which she opened in 2016 and produces chocolate and exhibits her art. All the chocolate is handmade on site and only fresh butter
Cafés
The Museum of Prophecies
North Iceland
The Museum of Prophecies Exhibition, storytelling and fortune telling. The exhibition focuses on Þórdís the fortune-teller, the first named inhabitant of Skagaströnd, who lived there in the late 10th century. A painted tapestry tells the st
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Iceland Yurt
North Iceland
Experience nature in a unique and comfortable way year round. For the last six years, we have been living in Iceland with our two young kids in our Mongolian Yurt that we built ourselves. Living close to nature all year round. We want to gi
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Aurora restaurant
North Iceland
Aurora restaurant - for cozy moments The restaurant is warm, and a photograph of majestic northern lights over Sulur mountains makes a grand impression on the space, and the fireplace adds to the cozy atmosphere. The varied menu consists of
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Laxárdalur Cabin
North Iceland
At our farm, Árhólar we have 4 modern designed cabins for rent. The cabins are little studio cabins with two beds, kitchen, dining area and bathroom. Laxárdalur cabins are located in a valley with no traffic, just nature all around. If you
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The Traveling Viking
North Iceland
The Traveling Viking is a family-run tour operator offering tours with local tour guides comfortable cars, highly qualified drivers and guides, humor, good spirit, and knowledge of North Iceland. We are based in Akureyri, North Iceland. We
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Akureyri Art Museum
North Iceland
Founded in 1993 Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in Iceland. It is located in what used to be the KEA co-op building, which was designed with strong influences from Bauhaus and the international Funkis movement. The Mu
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Hofsós Swimming Pool
North Iceland
The Hofsós Swimming Pool is fast becoming one of the best known pools in Iceland as well as the most popular tourist attraction in Skagafjörður. The pool is one of the most scenic eternity-pools in Iceland overlooking the island of Drangey
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Happy-Cove Guesthouse
North Iceland
A secluded house right outside of the quaint village of Bakkafjörður in the North-East of Iceland. The house is right by the seaside and offers an amazing ocean view along with the midnight sun. You can experience the Icelandic wildlife, th
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Fræðasetur um forystufé
North Iceland
The Leader Sheep Centre in Þistilfjörður North-Iceland is unique. It is impossible to find a similar museum as Iceland is the only country in the world where Leader Sheep exists. You find collections of pictures, stories, and information ab
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Holar Camping site
North Iceland
The campsite at Hólar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long history and the beautiful nature. The campsite is surrounded by forest which gives great shelter and a cozy atmosphere. There are many hiking trails a
Camping
Akureyri Ice Rink
North Iceland
The Akureyri Ice Rink offers great fun for the whole family. The Ice Rink is open for the public on weekends from early September to late April and has extra openings during holidays (Christmas and easter). The Ice Rink has skate rental and
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Glerárlaug
North Iceland
Glerárlaug is a great 16-meter indoor pool that is suitable for swimming lessons for children and teenagers, as well as all the other advantages that indoor pools have to offer. The area also has two hot tubs and a wading pool as well as ou
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KK Restaurant
North Iceland
Sports bar and restaurant. The menu includes burgers, 9" pizzas and more. Kaffi Krókur also boasts an elegant cocktail menu. Great atmosphere in pool and darts and lots of games shown.
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