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Summer Solstice in North Iceland: Celebrating the Midnight Sun

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0000

As the Summer Solstice approaches, North Iceland is preparing for one of its most magical moments of the year. On June 21, the Northern Hemisphere reaches its maximum tilt towards the sun, bringing the longest day of the year. In North Iceland, this is when the Midnight Sun is at its most spectacular. The sun hovers just below the horizon through the night, and the landscape glows in warm golden light well past midnight. While the solstice itself lasts only a moment, the feeling of endless daylight lingers for weeks, bathing North Iceland's landscapes in a soft glow long after midnight.

The Solar Eclipse 2026 — Watch the Sky Change from the Arctic North

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:12:00 +0000

On the evening of Wednesday, 12 August 2026, the Moon will slide in front of the Sun above Iceland. For a narrow strip of the country — the Westfjords, the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Reykjanes — daylight will briefly vanish entirely. North Iceland sits just outside that narrow path, but what you will see here is still remarkable: the Sun will shrink to a crescent, the quality of light will shift into something stranger and more beautiful than you can fully prepare for, and the landscape will look briefly like somewhere else. Some parts of North Iceland are very close to the totality path. The western edge of our region — towns like Blönduós, Hvammstangi, and Skagaströnd — will experience a particularly deep eclipse, with well over 99% of the Sun obscured. Across the region, coverage ranges from around 99% in the west to around 95% in the far northeast. Every community in North Iceland will feel this.

Top Spots to See the Northern Lights in North Iceland

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:21:00 +0000

Winter in Iceland is magic with falling snow, long cozy nights, and the ethereal Northern Lights illuminating the sky. Every year, travelers flock to Iceland for a chance to spot the dancing lights. Iconic routes like the Golden Circle draw immense c...

The Perfect North Iceland Itinerary

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0000

A North Iceland itinerary has everything: hot springs and canyons, whale watching tours, and even the Northern Lights in winter. Remote and unspoiled, the drama of nature extends as far as the eye can see.

Swimming pool culture recognized by UNESCO

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:58:00 +0000

The swimming pool culture of Iceland has been formally placed on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was confirmed yesterday following an 18-month evaluation period, at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi, India.

Fish&Chips nominated for the „National Fish and Chips Awards“

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:53:00 +0000

The restaurant Fish & Chips Lake Mývatn has reached the finals in the international category of “The National Fish and Chips Award 2026.” The winner will be announced in London on February 25th. The competition is considered one of the most prestigious in the UK in the seafood category, as fish and chips is one of the dishes the British are best known for offering

Chase the Northern Lights in North Iceland

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Have you ever looked up on a cold winter night and wished the sky would put on a show just for you? Up here in North Iceland, the aurora borealis tends to do exactly that. With clear skies, wide-open landscapes and minimal light pollution, it’s one of the most magical spots in the country to witness those shimmering curtains of green, pink and violet.

Justin Bieber in North Iceland for new video and album

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:19:00 +0000

World famous pop star Justin Bieber came to visit North Iceland in the spring of 2025 to record his new album.

Stop in the name of love!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:27:00 +0000

Love, Akureyri: The Act of Kindness Inspiring Akureyri’s Heart Symbol

Activities for All Seasons in North Iceland: Museums, horseback, hot baths and more

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:42:00 +0000

North Iceland is famous for snowy winters and bright summer nights. But despite the stark contrast, activities in the region are a lot less seasonal than one might think.

North Iceland with Kids: Viking swords and waterslides, arms out

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:49:00 +0000

North Iceland, wild and wonderful, allows kids to explore carefree. Treasure hunt on a wild beach, watch for whales and play in outdoor swimming pools. Family life is the way of life in the small-town North.

UK Eurovision contestants pay tribute to Húsavík with stunning performance

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:14:00 +0000

For this year's edition of Eurovision, participants were asked to perform a cover of a song of their choice. The contestants from the UK, Remember Monday, were in no doubt as they chose the epic song Húsavik (My Hometown) that was made famous in the Netflix movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

13 Yule Lads live in Iceland

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

13 Yule Lads live in Iceland, the sons of the old trolls Grýla and Leppalúði. Grýla and Leppalúði keep a pet, a wicked cat, which may sometimes catch children. Grýla, who is big and formidable, was said to collect the naughty children in a sack and take them home to eat for Christmas dinner. If a child is naughty, Grýla finds out immediately. Grýla can´t lay her hands on good children.

Explore the waterfalls in North Iceland

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In North Iceland, you'll find numerous beautiful waterfalls.

Wildlife in North Iceland

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:02:00 +0000

North Iceland is the destination in Iceland known for its accessible wildlife both on land and sea.

Akureyri the Capital of North Iceland number 1 in Lonely Planet's best destinations 2015

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:56:00 +0000

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.