The Botanical Gardens of Akureyri are an extensive and colorful collection of both cultivated and wild plants. There are sections on Icelandic and Arctic flora and the aim is to collect every species...

The site for the Skagafjordur regional þing, or local assembly from 930 to 1262, was on the east side of Hegranes.  Remains from these times are still visible in the landscape and include walls, a pos...

The Exploration Museum is dedicated to the history of human exploration, from the early explorers to the exploration of space. The main exhibition room features photographs and artifacts from the A...

On the west side of Hegranes, you'll find a turning off road 75 leading down to the sea and the old 1925 bridge across the river Heraðsvotn.  The place is called Vesturos, 'western estuary'.  Here...

Experience life at the vicarage. The Old Farmhouse Laufas is a renowned church site and chieftain‘s residence from the settlement (874-930). Laufas church was built in 1865, among its special items is...

The Northern Thingeyjarsysla Heritage Museum is located at Snartarstadir farm, one kilometer from the village of Kopasker, this museum presents a unique collection of local objects showing daily life...

Akureyri has a lively cultural scene, and though not on the same scale as the capital, it is worth checking at the Tourist Information Centre if there are any special events happening during your visi...

When driving through this valley west of Akureyri, the outline of the dramatic Hraundrangar mountain range is certain to grab your attention. Its jagged peaks were formed when the flank of the mountai...

North of Dalvik is the small fishing town of Olafsfjorður, with its sheltered natural harbour. Olafsfjorður used to be very isolated as the only access road hugged the notorious Olafsfjarðarmuli cliff...

Trout has been caught and smoked in Myvatn for centuries.  You'll find it on the menu but it may be a little strong for some as traditionally it is smoked in dung!  You can buy it directly from the pr...