Towns & villages of the north

Society and the economy have many faces. Whereas agriculture is the mainstay of rural areas, the towns depend upon fishing, industry, trade and a range of services, with each village having its own characteristics though they all prove hospitable hosts.

The availability of food and accommodation and the possibilities at every location for recreation and entertainment make hopping between the villages informative as well as fun.  
In every case, the residents are lively and ready to celebrate.
Akureyri
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600,601,602,603
17500
North
www.visitakureyri.is/en
Whatever the time of year, Akureyri is a lively and energetic town, and home to around 17,200 inhabitants. It is by far the most densely populated ...
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Arskogssandur
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621
200
North
www.dalvik.is/EN/
Árskógssandur is a small community situated on the shores of Eyjafjörður fiord, about 10 minutes by car from Dalvík and a short distance from the ...
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Bakkafjordur
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685
80
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
Life in Bakkafjörður revolves mostly round the fish in the sea and the right to survive by catching this! For the tourist, sea angling for cod is ...
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Blonduos
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540,541
1000
North
www.northwest.is
Through the town of Blönduós flows one of Iceland’s greatest glacial rivers, Blanda, and taking the path along its banks, towards the mouth of the ...
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Dalvik
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620,621
1400
North
www.dalvik.is/EN/
Dalvik is a seaside town, located on the natural paradise of Tröllaskagi Peninsula. Recreation available for tourists in the area includes a well ...
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Grenivik
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610
357
North
www.grenivik.is
The township of Grenivík lies under the 1,173 metre high mountain Kaldbakur. There are many excellent routes up the mountain, but if you do not feel ...
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Grimsey island
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611
100
North
www.grimsey.is
Grímsey is a green, grassy and particularly agreeable island, probably best known for its proximity to the Arctic Circle, which cuts across the ...
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Hauganes
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621
140
North
www.dalvik.is
Hauganes lies next to Árskógssandur, and is part of the Árskógsströnd coastal area. It is also the most southerly community in the district of ...
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Hjalteyri
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601
37
North
www.horgarsveit.is
Hjalteyri is a small village on the western shores of Eyjafjörður. Until the early 20th century, this was one of the main hubs of the herring fishing ...
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Hofsos
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565,566
185
North
www.hofsos.is, www.visitskagafjordur.is
Hofsós is a small community lying on the east of Skagafjörður fiord. In days gone by this was the main service centre for the region and is one of ...
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Hólar
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551
100
North
www.holar.is, www.visitskagafjordur.is
This is one of Iceland’s most famous historical sites and was, for centuries, an Episcopal see. There has been a church at Hólar from the 11th ...
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Hrafnagil
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601
1030
North
www.eyjafjardarsveit.is
Hrafnagil was, in ancient times, a chieftain’s estate and the site of a church. In present times, however, a small community has sprung up which ...
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Hrísey
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630
200
North
www.visithrisey.is
The island of Hrísey is rightly known as Eyjafjörður’s pearl of nature, and is renowned for its abundant birdlife. It lies out in the middle of the ...
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Husavik
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640,641
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
Húsavík is the oldest settlement in Iceland, besides being the largest town in Þingeyjarsýsla district and the service centre for the surrounding ...
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Hvammstangi
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530,531
560
North
www.northwest.is
Hvammstangi is the largest community in West Húnaþing whose history as a trading centre dates back over more than 100 years. If you would like to see ...
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Hörgársveit
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601
584
North
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Kopasker
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670,671
130
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
Kopasker is a fishing village on the eastern shore of Oxarfjordur fjord. The main economy is based on services to the farms in the area as well as ...
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Laugar
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650
100
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
Laugar in Reykjadalur is a community which has sprung up around the geothermal activity which is a characteristic of the area. The village is home to ...
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Laugarbakki
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532
70
North
www.northwest.is
Laugarbakki village is situated in the west Húnaþing district, on the eastern side of Miðfjarðará river, and close to highway 1. The first house to ...
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Myvatn
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660
200
North
www.visitmyvatn.is
Lake Myvatn is one of the highlights of the north. All major services are provided in the village of Reykjahlid, such as a mini supermarket, bank, ...
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Olafsfjordur
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625
880
North
www.fjallabyggd.is
For the general tourist, as well as those who are keen on outdoor activities, Ólafsfjörður town has many interesting and enjoyable pursuits on offer. ...
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Raufarhofn
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675
250
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
Raufarhöfn is a fishing village with 250 inhabitants and is also the most northerly community in Iceland. Because of its position, Raufarhöfn has the ...
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Reykjahlid
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660
200
North
www.visitmyvatn.is
Lake Myvatn is one of the highlights of the north. All major services are provided in the village of Reykjahlid, such as a mini supermarket, bank, ...
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Saudarkrokur
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550,551,560
2640
North
www.visitskagafjordur.is
Sauðárkrókur lies on the south west shore of the inner reaches of Skagafjörður fiord. Here you will find a variety of services on offer; exhibitions, ...
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Siglufjordur
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580
1300
North
www.fjallabyggd.is
Siglufjörður offers a variety of interesting and enjoyable things to do and see – both for the tourist and for those in search of some outdoor ...
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Skagastrond
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545
520
North
www.skagastrond.is
At Skagaströnd you will find not only the natural beauty of landscape and vegetation, and a flourishing cultural life, but much, much more. Music ...
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Svalbardseyri
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601
230
North
Svalbarðseyri is a village in the Svalbarðsströnd district and lies on the eastern shores of Eyjafjörður. At one time this was a trading centre, but ...
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Thorshofn
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680,681
380
North
www.visitnortheasticeland.is
The heart of Þórshöfn beats in time to the waves, and fishing and fish processing have been the town’s main form of occupation throughout the years. ...
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Varmahlid
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560
140
North
www.visitskagafjordur.is
This community offers a wide variety of services for visitors and local people alike, making it one of the most popular stopping points for those ...
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