Things to do in Northern Iceland

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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1. Lake Myvatn

Discover a lunar-like landscape of craters, geothermal caves, bubbling mud pools, sulphur springs and twisted rock formations when you explore the area around Lake Myvatn. This large body of fresh water was formed more than 2,000 years ago by a massive eruption, and the surroundings are still volcanically active.
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Myvatn showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset

2. Myvatn Nature Baths

Mývatn Nature Baths consists of a lagoon fed by natural hot springs amid picturesque terrain. Feel rising jets of vapor engulf you in the steam room, before you relax in the warm waters of the vast pool. The baths draw hot water from a depth of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) below the ground.
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Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring as well as a small group of people

3. Godafoss

One of Iceland’s most famous attractions, Godafoss is a glorious arch of falls with a width of 98 feet (30 meters). The roar of the line of water smashing through the river surface below is as loud as the waterfall is picturesque. Clamber over precarious rocks for a view from above the falls.
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Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a waterfall

4. Dettifoss

Dettifoss is a powerful tour de force with an extraordinary rush of foamy water spiraling down a cliff. The roaring waterfall drops a distance of 147 feet (45 meters) and has a width of 328 feet (100 meters). Hike around the picturesque region to reach the waterfall and admire its vastness.
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Dettifoss showing a waterfall

5. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Treat yourself to a rich program of artistic endeavors at the Hof Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Take in musicals, concerts, children's shows, stand up performances, art exhibitions and much more. This circular building covered in Icelandic columnar basalt sits on the edge of a harbor. Before going inside, devote a few minutes to studying the building’s impressive form.
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Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

6. Akureyri Church

Typical of Iceland’s intriguing designs of religious structures, the Akureyri Church has a fascinating façade with two huge columns. The Lutheran church is the icon of the city, standing proudly on a mossy hill above the rest of the city center. See the entire structure glowing in golden light in the evening.
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Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral

What to do in Northern Iceland


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Areas of Northern Iceland

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

Akureyri City Center

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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 Forest Lagoon.

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

 

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