Fly towards the Arctic Circle

North Iceland boasts a veritable string of natural jewels to suit all

ages. Take a revitalizing tour out to beautiful islands or into the isolated

highlands to experience mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, glacial

rivers, volcanic craters, extraordinary landscape and other geological

features. Enjoy the magic of the midnight sun or the beauty of winter´s

endless dusk. Revel in the spectacle of the northern lights and re-

charge your batteries in the invigorating energy and peace of North

Iceland.

Breathtaking Nature

Come and meet the people of the Arctic North whose genuine and

friendly nature makes visitors feel at home. The locals are proud of

their history and eager to introduce visitors to their art of storytelling,

poems and sagas stretching back to the Viking Age. You will be

offered the opportunity to sample local delicacies, including seafood,

lamb, wild herbs and plants, berries, bread and cakes. The area has

numerous sites of historic interest and a number of museums can be

visited, each one presenting a specific part of Iceland’s history and

culture. Art has a huge presence in the area and you can choose

between visits to the artist in his studio or viewing larger art galleries

and exhibitions – and be sure to check out the various musical events

or theatre productions that are offered throughout the year.

Culture and Sagas

Winter is a time of amazing contrasts with black lava fields and

steaming hot springs silhouetted against a sweep of virgin snow.

Enjoy the magic of the dark midwinter when the sky glows with the

fiery splendour of the sun which, at that time of the year, does not rise

over the horizon. Then rejoice with the local people when the sun rises

once again, and join them in some invigorating outdoor exercise. The

North of Iceland is a land of winter adventures where the avid skier

can experience skiing on pristine mountain slopes all the way down

to the Arctic Ocean or, if they prefer, there are many, well equipped

and floodlit ski resorts to choose from. After a day of skiing it is

pleasant to relax in outdoor geothermal swimming pools and spas;

making you ready and eager for the next day’s events when you can,

for example, participate in a variety of winter activities such as jeep

safaris, snowmobile tours, fishing and hunting, hiking, birdwatching or

horse riding tours on land and ice.

Winter Magic

• Afriendlyandtranquilareawithapopulationof36thousand,includingAkureyri,thelargesttownoutsideReykjavík, andanumberofhistoriccoastaltowns.

• Magical,brightsummernightswhenthesunneversets.

• MildwintertemperatureswiththeDecemberdawnarrivingaroundnoonanddarknessclosinginaround 3o‘clockintheafternoon;thedaysbeingamazinglylightduetothemagicalilluminationofsnow,moonandwintrynorthernlights.

• Iceland‘smostpopularskiingresortislocatedonly15minfromAkureyriairport. Floodlightsguideyoudowntheslopesinthedarkestmonths.

• TheNorthfeatures37outdoorgeothermalswimmingpools,spasandnaturebaths.

• UniqueplacesforhikingwhileobservingArcticfloraandfauna.

• Varietyofdesignatedbirdwatchingareasonlandandsea.

• Refreshinglocationsforconferencesandmeetings,rightonnature’sdoorstep.

• Numerousculturalandsportseventsallyearround.

• Widerangeofaccommodationoptionsandrestaurants.

Akureyri International Airport Experience the Arctic North

North Iceland , a true natural paradise offering unforgettable experiences throughout the year.

VatnajökullNationalParkandMývatnregion,whereyoufindmanyfamousattractions,suchasEurope’smostpowerfulwaterfall Dettifoss,hotsprings,volcanicareas,cratersandamazinglavaformations. Varietyofoutdoorgeothermalswimmingpools,naturebathsandspasopenallyear.

Whalewatchingwhereyouwillbesurroundedbybirdsandbeautifulscenery,whileobservingdolphinsandminkes, humpbacksorevenbluewhales.

Numerousopportunitiesforhorseridingtoursonlandandice.

Designatedsealandbirdwatchingareaswherenaturecomestolifeinthespringtime.

Agreatplacetoseethemagicalnorthernlights(auroraborealis)oncold,clearwinternights.

AwonderfullyuniqueChristmascelebrationboasting13mischievousYulelads(Santas),extravagantlightdisplaystocheer upthedarkesttimeofyearandaselectionofthebestfoodtheregionhastooffer.ThisisfollowedbyNewYearwithbonfires intheafternoonandfireworkssetofffromeverystreetaroundmidnight,creatingamostextraordinarydisplaynevertobeforgotten.

SevenskiresortsopenfromNovembertoMaygivingyoutheopportunitytoenjoyskiinginmountainslitupbyfloodlights duringthedarkestmonthsofwinter,andoverlookingbeautifulfjordsandhistoricfishingtowns.

Excellentfacilitiesforcross-countryskiing,sporttoursandextremesportexperiences.

Iceland’sunpollutedstreams,riversandlakesofferrelaxationaswellasfishingforsalmonandtrout.

SailingandseaanglingonthedeepblueAtlanticOcean,departingfromhistoricharboursandsailingtowards theArcticCirclewhichcrossesGrímseyIsland.

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