North Iceland
North Iceland is home to many natural and cultural wonders, many of which are tied to Norse mythology and fascinating tidbits from Iceland’s rich history.
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Akureyri
Akureyri, the largest town outside of the greater Reykjavik area, is situated in innermost...
Lake Mývatn
Mývatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of...
Ásbyrgi
The lush Ásbyrgi canyon is more than one kilometre wide and over three kilometres long, shaped...
Goðafoss
Goðafoss, ("Waterfall of the Gods“) is among the most beautiful falls in the country. Though it...
Mývatn Nature Baths
The North’s answer to the Blue Lagoon, the Mývatn Nature Baths are an ideal spot to stop to...
Dimmuborgir
The natural stone labyrinth of Dimmuborgir is located to the east of Lake Mývatn. It is...
Dettifoss
The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe, you’ll hear Dettifoss’ mighty rumble long before...
Húsavík
If you like whales, Húsavík is the place to be. This fishing village of 2,300 inhabitants is a...
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Hljóðaklettar
The ‘echo rocks’ or Hljóðaklettar, are a collection of basalt columns lying in every which...
Krafla
The 10 km in diameter Krafla caldera is located along a 90 km long fissure zone in the north,...
Hverfell
The enormous tephra crater Hverfjall was formed in an explosive eruption some 2,500 years ago....
Skútustaðir
The Skútustaðagígar pseudo-craters are located in the Lake Mývatn area. The craters themselves...
Róaldsbrakki Herring Museum
Years ago, Iceland’s herring export accounted for an astonishing 35% of the country’s total...
Skagafjörður
Skagafjörður is one of the most historically famous districts in Iceland. Sometimes called the...
Glaumbær Folk Museum
Within Skagafjörður is the folk museum at Glaumbær, situated in an old traditional turf...
Grímsey
Grimsey is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland, located forty kilometres north of the...
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