Northern Iceland at a glance
Akureyri is known as the capital of the North of Iceland. There are cool cafes and great quality restaurants with a handful of art galleries and a great night life despite being in the heart of the rural Icelandic countryside.
Akureryi is found at the top of Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord at the base of snow-capped peaks. A relaxed attitude it is the perfect base away from the city to explore Northern Iceland.
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The North of Iceland is home to Akureyri. A slower way of life than the capital city of Reykjavik there is an extensive choice of accommodation here. It is the perfect base for exploring Eyjafjörður and the surrounding area such as Lake Mývatn and Húsavík. Here you can explore all the natural wonders such as whale watching in the fjords and also gazing up at the Aurora in the wintertime.