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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vogafjos Farm Resort
North Iceland
Welcome to Vogafjós Farm Resort The resort is located on the east coast of lake Mývatn. It consists of a cosy family-owned guesthouse, a restaurant next to a cowshed and a small boutique with unique local products. The guesthouse is located
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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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Langhus Horse Farm
North Iceland
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND. Our life is horse tours. It's been our passion, all our life. To go out in the nature and be a team with the horse. To see the beautiful places, and sometimes tough landscape, that molded our beloved Icelandic horse. To
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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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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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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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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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Lambagras
North Iceland
Lambagras specializes in cultural communication in tourism, offering a range of day tours from Hólar and Hofsós in Skagafjörður. We are located in Hofsós in the Tröllaskagi peninsula with it's fantastic landscapes rugged coastline.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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GJ Travel
East Iceland
GJ Travel Iceland is a family run, independent coach company and incoming tour operator in Iceland. Specialized in tailor-made group tours, scheduled escorted tours for FIT’s, as well as excursions and cruises to Greenland. We offer many di
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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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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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FishIceland
Reykjavik
HIGHLAND ADVENTURE FISHING FOR TROUT AND CHAR Fish for truly wild brown trout and Arctic char in the purest mountain lakes and streams amidst the untouched wilderness. Once inaccessible to all but a few, this region is traversed by gravel r
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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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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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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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Myvatn Marathon
North Iceland
Mývatn Marahon & Mývatnshringurinn - an unforgettable experience! At the end of May / beginning of June every year there is a real celebration by Lake Mývatn when the Mývatn marathon and the Mývatnshringurinn cycling competition take place.
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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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Tjarnarborg Cultural House
North Iceland
The Tjarnarborg Cultural Center hosts a variety of cultural activities all year round. The building can be rented for meetings, conferences, banquets and various social events.
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Iceland Fishing Guide
North Iceland
Iceland Fishing Guide offers guided fishing tours to many lakes and rivers in Iceland. The tours are suitable for beginners as well as experienced anglers and the customer can choose from day tours or longer . Iceland Fishing Guide speciali
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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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Hólabak Gift Shop
North Iceland
Hólabak Gift Shop is located on a farm in the midst of the beautiful countryside of North West Iceland. We produce our own textile and gift products and offer a carefully picked selection of local handicrafts and souvenirs. Our product rang
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