northern Iceland
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Iceland roadtrip: Reykjavik and ‘Round the Island (12 Days)
Iceland – the Land of ice and Fire – should be your next summer travel destination. If you are looking for a combination of untouched nature, friendly people, and excellent examples of natural phenomena, I would definitely suggest Iceland to you. We did a 12-day Iceland roadtrip to take in the sites that travellers who…
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Hótel Norðurljós: Staying in Mainland Iceland’s Northernmost Settlement
About Hótel Norðurljós Hótel Norðurljós is a roughly 40-year old hotel with 15 ensuite rooms, restaurant for around 80 guests and a bar. The hotel was converted from an accommodation for up to 200 “herring-girls”, women who came to work on the herring fishing fleet that was important for this area. It was converted in…
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Hótel Tjarnir: Nestled Between Two Mountains (Iceland)
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Arctic Henge: Iceland’s modern neolithic Monument
Imagine you are driving in the remote northern region of Iceland. You are near the northernmost point of the island when you come across what looks like a stone circle. Is this the Icelandic answer to Stonehenge? If you think so, you are not alone. This is the Arctic Henge. The Arctic Henge is located…
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Jökulsárgljúfur: Iceland’s answer to the Grand Canyon
Jökulsárgljúfur, located in the north of the main island, is Iceland’s largest canyon. It hosts several interesting features, including three waterfalls, and has some excellent hiking opporunities. Geology and Formation Jökulsárgljúfur was formed during a catastrophic flood of the river Jökulsá, creating a 25-km / 15.5-mile long, 0.5-km / 0.3-mile wide canyon that sometimes has…
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Akureyri Rainbow Footpath: One of Iceland’s Famous Three Rainbows
In Iceland:s northern area lies its second city: Akureyri. With a population of 20,000 people in 2025, it is a bustling metropolis for this island nation of 404,000 people. Within the city is the Museum of Art, which the Akureyri Rainbow Footpath. As a staunch defender and supporter of equal rights for all genders and…
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Goðafoss: Waterfall of the Gods (Iceland)
Located in northern Iceland, Goðafoss is one of the most famous in Iceland with ties not only to the original Norse settlers in the 8th and 9th centuries but also to the conversion of Iceland from paganism to Christianity. History and Religion Iceland was first settled in 874 AD by Norse settlers who came from…
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Hvitserkur: Dragon, Rhino or Camel? (Iceland)
Located in northern Iceland, Hvitserkur is one of the famous shaped rocks in Iceland alongside others like Elephant Rock on Vestmannaeyjabær. But what exactly is its shape? A dragon? A rhino? A camel? I will let you decide that for yourself. Hvitserkur is a 15-metre / 49-foot basalt rock that sits off the Vatnsnes Peninsula.…
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Kálfshamarsvik: Beautiful Lighthouse with Horizontal Basalt Columns (Iceland)
Located in northern Iceland, Kálfshamarsvik refers to a historic lighthouse that sits on this coast warning ships of the peninsula. But what makes this special you ask. There are many lighthouses on Iceland (e.g. Svörtuloft Lighthouse and Malariff Lighthouse to name a few), so what is so great about this one? Well, the answer lies…
