Northern Iceland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Godafoss showing mist or fog and a waterfall
Akureyri which includes interior views and modern architecture
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths showing a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Where to stay in Northern Iceland

Akureyri which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and boating

Akureyri City Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts.

Akureyri City Center
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Oddeyrin

While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden.

Oddeyrin
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Giljahverfi

While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Reynihlid, Myvatn, Northeast Region
The price is AU$235 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Myvatn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
Northern lights, beautiful decor, friendly staff
"Love love love. Can not say enough good things! Gorgeous design and great amenities in the room including an eco friendly towel drying rack (powered by hot water). They also have a list where you can write down your room and they’ll wake you up if northern lights are spotted so we got to see those. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri
3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 67, Akureyri
The price is AU$257 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Matthiasarhus and Catholic Church are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"Perfect location close to the water and walkable to the main shopping area and restaurants within 5 minutes on the flat (which was ideal in the ice/snow as the hills looked slippery) The hotel has been beautifully decorated, the included breakfast was great and the basic double room was plenty big ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Hotel Akureyri
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
The price is AU$197 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Would recommend… just make sure you are fit!
"Great view from room, clean and friendly team. Nice to get free parking and lovely relaxing ambiance in the bar - we did book due to the picture of the outside area and fire and sofas to relax, sadly it was all closed up and couldn’t use - that and the hill from town was the only thing that let a ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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K16 apartments
K16 apartments
3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Akureyri Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (485 reviews)
"Love this apartment, this is by far our favorite stay in Iceland, feel likes home, very detail manual handbook in the room for instructions, the washer and dryer is lifesaver of our 2 weeks trip in Iceland. Had the best sleep and feeling recharged after this stay! Highly recommended for ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

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North Mountain View Suites
North Mountain View Suites
3.5 out of 5
Leifsstaðir 2, Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Forest Lagoon and Icelandic Aviation Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Gteat location, fantastic views, staff very griendly, clean. Got to see Aurora every night whilst relaxing in hot tub. Would definately stay here again ."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

North Mountain View Suites
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses
3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2, Akureyri
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay, we really enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Myvatn showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Lake Myvatn

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland.

Lake Myvatn
Myvatn Nature Baths showing a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people

Myvatn Nature Baths

4/5(1 review)

Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site.

Myvatn Nature Baths
Godafoss which includes a cascade and mist or fog

Godafoss

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Godafoss
Dettifoss featuring a cascade

Dettifoss

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river.

Dettifoss
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral

Akureyri Church

Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.

Akureyri Church
Hvitserkur

Hvitserkur

You can find out about the history of Hvammstangi with a visit to Hvitserkur. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area.

Hvitserkur

Activities

Lava Show Reykjavik

Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade
Cave in Iceland

Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls

AU$318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Lava Cave, Hot Spring & Waterfalls
Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!

Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!

AU$218
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Enchanted Northern Lights: Hot chocolate & Photos - Small Group!
FlyOver Iceland

FlyOver Iceland Admission Ticket

AU$67
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
FlyOver Iceland Admission Ticket
Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik

AU$122
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik
Northern Lights Midnight Adventure from Reykjavík

Northern Lights Midnight Adventure from Reykjavík

AU$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Midnight Adventure from Reykjavík
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Cities near Northern Iceland

Akureyri which includes a coastal town

Akureyri

Husavik

Husavik

Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur

Photo by Stella Kristjánsdóttir

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