Blog from North Iceland

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Travellers and agencies will have plenty of new options when looking for accommodation in Akureyri and nearby in the near future. This spring, announcements have been made about two new hotels in Akureyri, with the third one close to being completed this year at Grenivík – just a half an hour's drive away from Akureyri. Increased availability of direct flights to North Iceland year-round, both scheduled and chartered, has increased the demand for hotel rooms as well as the increased number of visitors to Iceland in general.

Last week, Akureyri became a gathering point for the North when the 40th Vestnorden Travel Mart filled both the Sports Hall and Hof Cultural and Conference Center with energy and collaboratio

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

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

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, 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.