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North Iceland is full nature, the scenery is tells the story of Iceland and even shows you where the continents meet.

Winter is a time when the magic lures through the skies and the storm, northern lights and winter adventures come to life.

Iceland is full of culture and the old tales live and breath through the people and the nature surrounding everything. The Vikings from the old Sagaz can not be forgotten. The Yule Lads live in Dimmuborgir and show themselves during Christmas time. All the elves, trolls and folk tales count hundreds.

They make you feel like you are dancing but still you don't move. The happiness from the beauty called the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis is not something you describe in words. In North Iceland you are near the Arctic Circle so you get the elements needed to spot them. Cold, pitch black darkness and the Arctic Circle.

During the summer months of June and July, North Iceland enjoys long, bright days thanks to the Midnight Sun. Around midsummer, the sun barely sets before rising again, creating extended daylight well into the night. Along the Arctic Coast Way, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the sun near the horizon over the sea and make the most of the extra daylight for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Bright nights typically last from early May until mid-August. In winter, the days gradually become shorter, reaching their shortest around December 20–23, when there are just over three hours of daylight. Despite the limited daylight, the winter landscape offers its own unique charm, with snow-covered scenery and excellent opportunities to experience the Northern Lights.

Wildlife in North Iceland combines birds, sea mammals and land mammals. In North Iceland you can expect to see over 80 species of birds, 23 species of cetacean and 7 land mammals plus a Polar Bear now and then.

Numerous activities can be found in North Iceland during both summer and winter time. Snowmobiling, Skiing, Heli Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Dog Sledding, Ice Skating, Ice fishing, Whale Watching, Super Jeeps, Diving, Horseback Riding and numerous nature exploring can be experienced in North Iceland.

Photos of the eruption in Holuraun. The first activity was in Bárðarbunga and then it led to Holuhraun and Dyngjujökull. These areas are in Vatnajökull National Park near Jökulsá. Photos by Hordur Finnboga.