Swimming outdoors might not be the first thing you think of when planning a winter trip. But in North Iceland, a visit to the local pool belongs in your plans whatever the season. With pools in almost every town, it is easy to make time for a swim between exploring the region’s landscapes and getting to know its communities. You might arrive for a quick dip and end up staying longer than expected. Children make another trip to the waterslides, friends settle into the hot tubs for a chat, and nobody seems particularly worried about the cold air. Once you are in the warm water, it is easy to see the appeal.

Visit Iceland’s new campaign introduces AI Knittakers — Authentic Icelandic Knittakers. These real Icelandic knitters are ready to attend your online meetings, giving you time to do something more inspiring. Like discovering North Iceland.

Ski season is on the horizon, and it’s time to start looking forward to days on the slopes, fresh mountain air and a warm soak afterwards. If you’re planning a winter trip to North Iceland, skiing could be part of the adventure.

Ready to slow down and follow the coastline to the edge of the Arctic? The Arctic Coast Way stretches around 900 km across North Iceland, from Hvammstangi in the west to Bakkafjörður in the east. The route winds around six peninsulas, through small fishing towns and past black-sand beaches, sea cliffs, fjords and wide-open landscapes. There is no need to rush as the road is part of the experience. Whether you travel beneath the midnight sun or through winter landscapes and northern lights, this guide will help you explore the route one day at a time.

Akureyri is the main gateway to North Iceland. It’s also one of the country’s most important travel hubs outside the capital area, especially in winter. With domestic connections from Reykjavík and an increasing number of international routes, flying to Akureyri has never been more convenient. Read on to discover the available flights to Akureyri and how to choose the best flight options for your trip.

Nicole Kidman shared a postcard-worthy moment from downtown Akureyri yesterday, posing inside one of the town’s iconic red hearts with the words “with love, from Iceland. And honestly, Akureyri is a pretty easy place to fall for.

Some of North Iceland's most memorable places can only be discovered on foot. From mountain summits and secluded valleys to dramatic coastlines, every trail offers a different perspective of the region. Whether you're exploring for a couple of hours or planning a full-day adventure, there's a hike to suit every pace and experience level.

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.

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.

easyJet has moved its Manchester–Akureyri flights from Tuesdays and Saturdays to Mondays and Fridays. The winter schedule to Manchester will also start three weeks earlier than planned, now beginning on October 26th.

Seeing the Northern Lights is a dream for many travellers. And Akureyri is one of the best places in Iceland to experience them. Located in North Iceland, this welcoming town offers easy access to dark skies, dramatic landscapes, and excellent viewing conditions. On a guided tour or not, the Akureyri Northern Lights experience combines comfort, flexibility, and natural beauty.