Things to Do in North Iceland — page 3
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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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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Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
North Iceland
Hotel Tindastóll We welcome you to the oldest hotel in Iceland (hotel since 1884). Hotel Tindastóll is a 3 star hotel with an old romantic style. Here we have 10 well equipped rooms; eight double standard rooms and two deluxe rooms in the
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Stóru-Laugar
North Iceland
Storulaugar offer accommodation in newly refurnished beautiful house. The farm is located just 1 km from Laugar college and therefore perfectly situated between Akureyri and Myvatn. The location makes it an ideal hub from which to explore t
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Dreki - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA
The Highlands
Dreki hut is located at the mouth of the Drekagil gorge, just under the E side of the Dyngjufjöll massif. The hut can be reached by mountain road F88 from the ring road east of lakeMyvatnor by mountain road F910. There are two residential h
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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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Gamli bærinn
North Iceland
The Gamli – Bistro (The Old Farm-Bistro) If there is an original Icelandic Country Tavern, it is Gamli-Bistro by Lake Mývatn. From early morning to late afternoon it is dominated by the atmosphere of a friendly Country Bistro. Opening hours
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Daddi’s Pizza
North Iceland
Daddi’s pizza is a small pizzeria, founded in 2009. It’s located next to our reception and is visible from the main road. W e serve mouth-watering, delicious pizza from our secret recipe. Try the local topping – smoked trout from Lake Mývat
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Bungalo
East Iceland
Bungalo is the largest Icelandic marketplace for vacation rentals in Iceland. On www.bungalo.com you can find a variety of properties listed all around Iceland and you can book the property of your choice directly through the website. We of
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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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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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Sigló Hotel
North Iceland
Siglo Hotel is built into the harbour in Siglufjordur. All the rooms have views over the beautiful surrounding mountains and marina and from the cosy window seat you can watch life go by in this quiet little haven in north Iceland. The hote
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Gimbur Guesthouse
North Iceland
On April 1st 2015 we will open our cozy Guesthouse Gimbur at Reykjarhóll by the north coast of Iceland. We are Jón and Sjöfn, a couple in our fifties who have had partly residence in this location for the past 30 years. Now we had the oppor
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Daladýrð
North Iceland
Gjóska is an Icelandic design company run by the teacher and textile designer Birna Kristín Friðriksdóttir and her husband the farmer Guðbergur Egill Eyjólfsson. They live on the Farm Brúnagerði in North Iceland, where Gjóska‘s workshop is
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Guesthouse Súlur
North Iceland
Guesthouse Súlur , Akureyri has accommodation in two buildings. In Þórunnarstræti 93 and Klettastígur 6. In Þórunnarstræti 93, which is open whole year, 8 rooms, with beds for one up to four persons and access to a kitchen. All rooms have T
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Greifinn restaurant
North Iceland
Greifinn is without doubt one of the most popular restaurant in Akureyri . The menu is varied and the prices are moderate. Greifinn is ideal for individuals, groups and families that want to relax over food and drink. We make a point of run
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Bruggsmiðjan
North Iceland
Bruggsmidjan ehf. was established in December 2005, so the company is very young but it has gone through a lot of changes and has been enlarged twice since it was opened. The idea of making a mini brewery came from two people in Árskogssand
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Arctic Angling
North Iceland
Arctic Angling offers brown trout and arctic char fishing tours with an experienced fishing guide on lakes, creeks and rivers of the peninsula Melrakkaslétta and the peninsula Langanes in the far northeast of Iceland. These are areas, somew
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Ráðhústorg 1 Akureyri
North Iceland
Well-equipped apartment for up to 8 people with a good balcony on the top floor on the corner of the pedestrian street and the Town Hall Square in downtown Akureyri. All services, restaurants and shops within walking distance. The apartment
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Folk Music Center
North Iceland
The Folk Music Centre brings Icelandic folk music to life. People from all over Iceland can be seen singing folk songs, playing traditional instruments and performing folk dances. The Folk Music Center is situated in the house of Rev. Bjar
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Grásteinn Guesthouse
North Iceland
Grásteinn Guesthouse in Þórshöfn, accommodation with a private beach area and garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and on-site parking is provided. At the guest house, all rooms have a wardrobe. Every room includes a priva
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Birds Museum Sigurgeir
North Iceland
Sigurgeir´s Bird Museum was opened on the 17th of August 2008. The goal of the Museum is to educate the visitors about birds, the biota in Lake Mývatn, and how people in the area used the lake for transport and to survive. In the Museum you
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Fosshotel Myvatn
North Iceland
Fosshotel Mývatn offers 92 rooms in wonderful surroundings north of Lake Mývatn, within 100 km from the Akureyri Airport. The hotel is designed by award-winning architectures and features almost exclusively low-environmental impact material
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Saga Travel
North Iceland
Saga Travel is an Icelandic tour operator is built by people with passion for Iceland and travel. We believe that life should be an adventure, driven by the desire for knowledge and new experiences. All our tour guides are highly qualified
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Grenivík Swimming pool
North Iceland
Summer opening hours (valid from June 1): Mondays - Fridays: 11:00 - 19:00 Weekends: 10:00 - 18:00 Winter opening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 15:30-18:30 Thursdays: 17:00-21:00 Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00-15:00
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Eyja - Wine Bar and Bistro
North Iceland
Located in Hafnarstræti 90 downtown Akureyri. Eyja is a Wine Bar and Bistro and is currently accepting walk-ins only. Please visit here for reservations at our sister tasting menu restaurant, Mysa.
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Viking Cottages & Apartments
North Iceland
Viking Cottages and Apartments is a homely and cosy accommodation in North Iceland, located only a short drive from the town of Akureyri. Surrounded by stunning nature and even better views, this is the perfect place for a quiet and relaxin
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Þeistareykir Mountain Hut
The Highlands
Þeistareikir, the highland hut of 4×4 club in Húsavík. The hut was built in 1958 and is managed by the Húsavík division of F4x4. The hut is located under Bæjarfjall, west of Þeistareykjarbunga and is can accommodate 30 people, of which 18 a
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Kaldbaks-kot Cottages Husavik
North Iceland
Beautiful cottages with private facilities and fascinating view in Husavik (Myvatn) North Iceland, in the Whale watching Capital of Europe. Excellent location to explore the scenic "Diamond Ring Road": The Husavik-Dettifoss-Myvatn-Husavik r
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Iceland Hunting Guide
North Iceland
Iceland hunting guide is for anyone who is looking for guided hunting experience in Iceland. We organize waterfowl tours where we hunt geese and ducks, upland tours were we hunt for rock ptarmigan and seabird hunting tours where we hunt for
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Rauðaskriða Guesthouse
North Iceland
Raudaskrida Guesthouse: Raudaskrida Guesthouse is located in the center of the well grown mature valley of Adaldalur, 28 km south of Húsavík, the capital of whale watching. From the hotel is just a short drive to some ef Iceland´s most reno
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Hotel Kaldi
North Iceland
Hotel Kaldi is a small and cozy hotel located in Árskógssandur. We offer 5 standard rooms that have a private bathroom, flat screen TV, desk and a coffee machine. Breakfast is included in the price. The hotel is within walking distance of
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Hafnarstræti Hostel
North Iceland
Hafnarstræti Hostel is a modern Hostel located in the heart of Akureyri, to be precised in the main shopping street. We offer Pod cabins including a smart tv, a safe for valuables and more. With each Pod is a locker for luggage included. Wi
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Húsavík Camping Ground
North Iceland
The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of the most popular attractions in Iceland such as the waterfall Dettifoss, Mývatn lake and Ásbyrgi. A good camp site in Húsavík, a walking distance to the
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Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
North Iceland
Center for CONTEMPORARY ART - 20 min. from AKUREYRI, North Iceland 1500 m 2 exhibition space in an old historical HERRING FACTORY OPEN daily from 14:00 to 17:00 EXCEPT Mondays. Admission: FREE
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Cozy Cabins
North Iceland
Two new cottages, just outside Akureyri: House 1: Cozy and comfortable Cabin with an excellent view. 30 m2 Free internet ant TV A large terrace (50 m2) Double bed (1,6x2 m) Extra mattresses available Fully equiped kitchenette Washing machin
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Original North
North Iceland
Original North - Camp Boutique – is a small family business. The owner of the company was raised on the farm Vað in Þingeyjarsveit, next to the camp. The house has four bedrooms, accommodation for eight people. It is a renovated charming fa
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Verbudin 66
North Iceland
A small, family run restaurant with a fusion of traditional and international cuisine. Fresh fish, fish & chips, fish soup as well as Burgers and Vegan options, cakes and coffee. The restaurant is open daily during the summertime and on wee
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Kakalaskáli
North Iceland
Only 5 minutes drive from the ring road. History and Art Exhibition about the turmoils of 13th century Iceland: The exhibition gives insight into the tumultuous 13th century Iceland, focusing on the story of the Sturlungar clan chieftain Th
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Apotek Guesthouse
North Iceland
Apotek Guesthouse is located in the heart of Akureyri. The best bars & restaurants – like our Centrum Kitchen & Bar and the rooftop restaurant Strikið are just a stone's throw away. Akureyrs main attractions like the church, the botanical g
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Icelandic Horse Farm Lýtingsstaðir
North Iceland
Horseback riding Our peaceful farm Lýtingsstaðir is situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, only 20 km away from road#1. We offer horseback riding tours (beginner and experienced level) on beautiful trails, in small groups, and aw
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Dimmuborgir Guesthouse
North Iceland
The family-run Dimmuborgir Guesthouse at Lake Mývatn offers accommodation in cosy cottages and double rooms all the year round. It is located on the scenic banks of Lake Mývatn offering amazing scenery in every season. Comfortable cottages
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Narfastaðir Guesthouse
North Iceland
Welcome to guesthouse Narfastadir. guesthouse Narfastadir are at road nr. 1 in Reykjadalur valley 5 km. south of the small village Laugar and close to lake Myvatn and the whale watching capital Husavik. The main building is a former sheep-s
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Kaffi Klara - Cafe and Guesthouse
North Iceland
Welcome to Kaffi Klara, a friendly and family operated Cafe and Restaurant in North Iceland. We offer healthy and delicious dishes with focus on local food with an international twist. Our guests are both both local people who socialize at
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1238: The Battle of Iceland
North Iceland
The exhibition, 1238 : The Battle of Iceland, revolves around the most famous part of the Icelandic Sagas - Sturlung Era (1220 - 1264); the bloodiest and most violent era in Icelandic history. Sturlunga is recreated with interactive technol
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The Old Warehouse
North Iceland
The warehouse at Hofsós is among the oldest ones of its kind in Iceland. It is a log house with a high black-tarred roof. The building is thought to have been erected in 1777. There is a storage space in the loft of the second floor with do
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Bergmenn Mountain Guides
North Iceland
Jökull Bergmann is the founder and lead guide for Bergmenn Mountain Guides. 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 Icelan
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Skæutaís - Farm Ice Cream
North Iceland
Skútustaðir has an artisanal ice cream shop at their farm called Skútaís. The shop was opened in August 2019 and is open during the summer. The farm and guesthouse are run by four siblings who took over the company from their parents. They
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Tindaöxl Ski Area
North Iceland
Ólafsfjörður offers ideal conditions for winter sports. The neighbouring mountains and valleys offer excellent terrain for snowmobile touring and the environment is particulary well-situated to skiing. In Ólafsfjörður there is one lift, 600
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