A tiny city in northern Iceland has topped travel guide Lonely Planet's list of the 10 best places to visit in Europe this summer. The capital of North Iceland, Akureyri has been voted the top destination in Europe to visit this summer by Lonely Planet. The leading travel publisher put its Europe-based editors to work on what they saw to be the top destination this summer. Akureyri and the nature highlights surrounding in North Iceland area topped the list.

Boasting a variety of well-equipped ski resorts all within a stone’s throw, North Iceland has a lot to offer winter sports enthusiasts; both seasoned athletes and beginners preparing for their first downhill runs. And now, rather than choose just one of these great resorts, you can create your own ideal ski holiday with Ski Iceland.

Wildlife in North Iceland combines birds, sea mammals and land mammals.

North Iceland is an expansive, enchanting region, where you can find all of Iceland's attractive aspects