Activities for Kids!
In the north there are many interesting places which children will enjoy exploring, e.g. the shore by Hvítserkur, Borgarvirki in Vatnsnes, Kálfshamarsvík in Skagi, Kjarnaskógur wood which is close to Akureyri, Dimmuborgir in the Mývatn District, Ásbyrgi and many others. And of course packed refreshments are a must, in order to fully experience the pleasure of having a picnic out of doors, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Come to North Iceland and experience a true family vacation.
Hvitserkur
50 km from Blönduós
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Hvítserkur is a 15 m-high sea stack just off shore on the eastern side of Vatnsnes. Good seal spotting place at the estuary of the Sigridarstadir ...
Hlidarfjall ski area
5 km above town Akureyri
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The ski area at Mt. Hlidarfjall lies at the bottom of one of the biggest fjords in Iceland surrounded by high mountains ranging from 1000 to 1538 ...
Kjarnaskógur woods
South of town Akureyri
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South of Akureyri is Iceland´s most visited “forest” Kjarnaskogur woods. The area has 2km long athletic course, walking tracks, picnic tables and ...
Black sand beaches
All around North Iceland
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There's nothing more fun than being a kid and playing on the beach. There you can quite often find many interesting stones, old bones, driftwood, and ...
Fishing
All around North Iceland
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A day out fishing is a good family activity, and the north of Iceland has countless lakes and rivers, e.g. Svínavatn, Ljósavatn and Ysta-Vík near ...
Hrísey
An Island in Eyjafjörður, 15 min from Akureyri
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Hrísey is Iceland’s second largest island, the largest being
Heimaey in the Westmann Islands. It is covered with vegetation, being,
for the most ...
Museums
All around North Iceland
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Children are naturally inquisitive and visiting museums is, therefore, often an exciting project. The north of Iceland has an abundant flora of ...
Open farms
All around North Iceland
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In the north, many farmers welcome visitors who want to take a look around, learn about life on an Icelandic farm and see some of the beautiful ...
Seals
Vatnsnes and Melrakkaslétta
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Sellátur is the Icelandic name given to an area by the sea which is the breeding ground for seals and these are to be found wherever seal colonies ...
Swimmingpools
All around North Iceland
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Everyone enjoys a dip in a swimming pool, whether you choose to splash around in the children’s pool, swoosh down the chute, swim a few lengths or ...
Walking tracks
All around North Iceland
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Walking is a great way to stay healthy as well as being a pleasant form of outdoor exercise – and is one which can be enjoyed by all the family. ...
