Travel

All sorts of information and services are available for people on the go. The tourist information centers located in all parts of the country provide information on everything having to do with travel in Iceland. Travel agents can also provide answers and good advice. 

They can be found all over the country. Their staff provide information on the weather forecast, interesting places, help book events and much more. Maps and brochures are also available at these centers.

Everyone should be able to find accommodation and services to suit them in North Iceland. In addition to many hotels of various sizes, a multitude of other guesthouses and holiday accommodation are available, such as boarding schools and farmstead accommodation, either in separate buildings or in rooms at the farmhouse itself. 

Campgrounds are numerous, although the quality varies, as is the case in other parts of Iceland. In some places a great deal of effort has been put into developing fine campgrounds with diverse facilities and services. Excellent campgrounds can be found, not only in every town but also at such places as Bakkaflötur in Skagafjörður, Hrafnagil and Húsabrekka in the vicinity of Akureyri, Vaglaskógur woods, and Jökulsárgljúfur National Park (at Ásbyrgi).

North Iceland offers a multitude of opportunities for those who seek adventurous activities in a true natural paradise. There are countless possibilities for outdoor recreation so that everyone will find something to enjoy. 

Go “hunting” for the Northern lights, relax in a local swimming pool, or one of our fantastic bathing sites. See the whales with your own eyes or the seals lying around on the shores. Explore the caves, see the rich birdlife, hike in the mesmerizing nature of North Iceland, or buy a guided tour through its highlights.

Organized excursions and outdoor activity tours will take one between towns, out to islands, and into the highlands, allowing the chance to see the magnificent landscape the North has to offer.

Adventures await in North Iceland.

The locals of the Arctic North are proud of their history and eager to introduce visitors to their art of storytelling, poems, and sagas stretching back to the Viking Age. The area has numerous historical interest sites and museums, presenting a specific part of Iceland's history and culture. Art also has a massive presence in the area. You can choose between visits to the artists in their studio or view larger art galleries and exhibitions. 

The culture and way of life of past centuries on display in historical museums showing artifacts of the olden days, mostly relating to the traditional occupations of agriculture and fishing. The traditional country architecture of natural stone and turf houses is also well represented. Natural science museums focus on representative samples and noteworthy characteristics of Iceland's geology, flora and fauna. Be sure to check out the various musical events or theatre productions available throughout the year.