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    North Iceland

    Northern Iceland is a cold, windy and harsh area. It is formally divided into two administrative regions – northeastern (Norðurland eystra) and northwestern (Norðurland vestra). From a tourist perspective, however, this division has little meaning.

    The biggest attractions lie in the eastern part of the region. They certainly include the area around Lake Myvatn, the Askja crater, Asbyrgi canyon, Dettifoss waterfall and the island’s whaling capital Husavik. Western part is known for the photogenic Hvitserkur rock.

    However, North Iceland is also the best place to hunt the aurora borealis and see a pod of seals or puffins.
    See what else you can see in the northern part of the island….

    Things to See in Northern Iceland

    Iceland
    w Iceland - 22 November 2025

    Hofsós Sundlaug – Small Hot Pool with Great Views

    Sundlaugin á Hofsósi (literally, swimming pool at Hofsos) is a beautifully located modern hot pool. Built on a hillside above the sea, it provides a breathtaking view of…
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    w Iceland - 16 January 2024

    Hvitserkur – a Troll Turned Into Stone

    Hvitserkur is a basalt rock formation rising from the sea with a distinctive shape. Hvitserkur - Dragon's Rock Hvitserkur is often referred to as the Rock of the…
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    w Iceland - 15 September 2026

    Námafjall Hverir – a Geothermal Science Fiction Landscape

    Namafjall Hverir is a colorful, bubbling geothermal area in the lake Myvatn region. Landscapes from another world When you drive into the Hverir area, you are transported to…
    Iceland
    w Iceland - 13 September 2026

    Hverfjall – a Volcano Like no Other

    Hverfjall, also known as Hverfell, is a beautiful but very unusual volcano on the eastern shore of Lake Mývatn. In this article: A unique volcano - even for…
    Iceland
    w Iceland - 12 September 2026

    Husavik – the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland

    Húsavík is a town that was founded and developed thanks to whaling. Today it makes its living by protecting and showcasing these beautiful animals. In this article: Husavik…
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    w Iceland - 15 September 2026

    Hofdi and Gud Fingur – the Picturesque Shore of Lake Myvatn

    Höfði is a surprising green oasis on the rocky, lava-strewn shore of Lake Myvatn, right next to the lava pillars of Gud Fingur. Together they form the beautiful…
    Iceland
    w Iceland - 19 September 2026

    Hljodaklettar – the Howling Rocks

    Hljodaklettar is a picturesque cluster of diverse rock formations in the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, part of Vatnajökull National Park, between Dettifoss and Asbyrgi. The howling rocks The landscape created…
    Iceland
    w Iceland - 15 September 2026

    Grjotagja – Lava Cave of Jon and Ygritte

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    Iceland
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    Glaumbaer – a Taste of Life in 18th Century Iceland

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    Iceland
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    Dimmuborgir – the ‘Black Fortress’ Lava Field

    Dimmuborgir, also known as the Black Fortress, is a large area of strangely shaped lava formations on the eastern side of Mývatn. Lava pillars like these are said…
    Iceland
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    Dettifoss – Iceland’s Mightiest Waterfall

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    Iceland
    w Iceland - 21 September 2026

    Borgarvirki – a Basalt Fortress near the Vatnsnes Peninsula

    Borgarvirki is a natural basalt citadel on the ridge between Vesturhóp and Víðidalur, at the foot of the Vatnsnes peninsula in northern Iceland. It stands 177 meters (about…
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