What to do in Northern Iceland

Activities, attractions and tours

Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade
Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views
Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral
Namafjall
Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring

Northern Iceland Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Northern Iceland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Northern Iceland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northern Iceland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Northern Iceland Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Iceland.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northern Iceland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Northern Iceland


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Akureyri featuring sailing, boating and general coastal views

Akureyri City Center

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.

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Oddeyrin

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Giljahverfi

Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.

Giljahverfi

 

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