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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

Browse our impressive catalogue of information about Iceland and you will soon find out that your subject of interest is just one click away.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Nearest towns or place of interest :

Varmahlid 94 km | Dalvik 44 km |  Grimsey island 20 min flight | <- Akureyri -> Svalbardseyri 15 km | Myvatn 83 km (R-1 ) | Husavik 75 km (R-1 and R-85) | Laugafell highland (F-821) via Valley Eyjafjardardalur 82 km

LOCAL MAPS NORTH ICELAND

Akureyri

Region: North Iceland
Coordinates: 65.6884921° N 18.1261693° W
Weather: °C, Wind at km/h, % Humidity
Population: 18,191

The fourth largest town of the country is often called “The Capital of the North” and also “The Danish Town”. Its oldest parts are situated on the southernmost narrow strip of land and the spit of land, called “Oddeyri”, at the end of the long bay Eyjafiordur. The younger parts are in the slopes above and the former community Glera Village, north of river Glera.
The original trading post received its municipal rights with the capital and three others in 1786. These rights of Akureyri were revoked, but granted again in 1862.

It boasts of a thriving cultural life, artists shops and galleries, museums, a college, a university and other schools.
Its older church is one of the most beautiful of the country and well worth visiting.

The skiing resort in the slopes of Mt Hlidarfjall, just west of town, is one of the best and popular in the country.
The Botanical Garden (Lystigardur) and the recreational forest Kjarnaskogur attract many visitors.

The town offers all necessary services to travellers, many interesting sightseeing tours, angling in lakes, rivers and the sea, a colourful nightlife etc. If you are travelling in winter to the west across the moorland Oxnadalsheidi, you should take a look at the current road and weather conditions.

North Iceland Saga

Maps North Iceland

Towns – village – communities – alphabetically

Practical information before enter highlands

From Akureyri to Laugafell

Akureyri in Icelandic

Main Photo Credit: Visit North Iceland

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WHAT TO SEE?
in Akureyri

Hrafnagil
Munkatvera Church
Vaglaskogur
Thelamork
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Kaupangur Church
Modruvellir Church
Akureyri Church
Grund Church
Around Iceland in 7 Days
FNJOSKA
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
MODRUFELL
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
GLERARHVERFI AKUREYRI .
HJALTEYRI
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Travel Guide North Iceland
Svalbardseyri
Munkathvera farm
MODRUVELLIR FARM
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Akureyri

Thelamork
Eyjafjardara River
Eyjafjardara Estuary River
Hiking in Akureyri Area
Mt. Sulur Hike
FNJOSKA
HORGA
AKUREYRI GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE THVERA
GOLF COURSE LEIFSSTADIR Eyjafjordur
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORDURSLOD
MYRKA
AKUREYRI BOTANICAL GARDENS
SIGURHAEDIR
NONNI HOUSE
THE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM OF ICELAND
DAVIDSHUS - HOME OF DAVID STEFANSSON
THE INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
SVERRIR HERMANNSSONS SMALLEXHIBITS
HRAFNAGIL SWIMMING POOL
AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL
FRIDBJARNARHUS
SAFNASAFNID MUSEUM
MAK - AKUREYRI CULTURE SOCIETY
THE CHRISTMAS GARDEN
THELAMORK SWIMMING POOL
THE AVIATION MUSEUM
AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM
Hlidarfjall ski area
AKUREYRI INNER TOWN
Valley Glerardalur Hiking Trails
HJALTEYRI
ILLUGASTADIR Fnjoska Valley
GASIR
Hiking Trails Eyjafjordur Area
Bautinn restaurant Akureyri
Flight to Akureyri from Europe
Akureyri International Airport
Melgerdismelar
Bus tours from Akureyri North Iceland

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Akureyri

Mountain hut Lambi, Glerardalur ATA
Akureyri Touring Association ATA
Lonsa Camping, Akureyri
Camping Hamrar Akureyri
Guesthouse Lam Inn Eyjafjordur
HOTEL AKUREYRI
Hotel Apartment Acco Akureyri
Hostel Akureyri
Guesthouse Arnarnes Paradis Eyjafjordur
Guesthouse Asar Eyjafjordur
Apartment Briet Akureyri
Cottage Brunalaug Holiday Eyjafjordur
Guesthouse Baegisa Horgardalur
Hotel Centrum Akureyri
Hotel Hafdals Eyjafjordur
Hotel North near Akureyri
Hotel Sveinbjarnargerdi Eyjafjordur
Hotel Kea Akureyri

Buses related to Akureyri

Bus Schedule in Iceland
Bus Schedule Akureyri – Reykjavik

Links in Akureyri

Visit the North Arctic Coast Way
Akureyri Golf Club