It’s a rain-soaked afternoon in north Iceland when we crest a hill and see the green-grey waters of Mývatn slide into view. Misty and indistinct through…
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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…
It’s no secret that, from east to west, Iceland is sprinkled with spa-like geothermal lagoons catering to every taste. Just a few weeks ago, the latest…
Akureyri traffic lights are something of an online sensation: a glowing, red heart instead of the usual stop-light circle. No surprise, the symbolic campaign began as…
“My sister and I went to school on the opposite side of the mountain,” says Héðinn Birnir Ásbjörnsson, pointing across the fjord. “When the roads closed…
World famous pop star Justin Bieber came to visit North Iceland in the spring of 2025 to record his new album. World famous pop star Justin…
The Strandir region doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Maybe it’s the geography — so remote that stories take longer to travel. Maybe it’s just the…
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…
For all its vast tracts of empty landscape, finding solitude in Iceland is becoming harder and harder — particularly at the height of the summer tourism…
Travelers 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…