Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Iceland February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Northern Iceland Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683)[Hotels in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland-Hotels.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northern Iceland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northern Iceland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern Iceland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Northern Iceland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Northern Iceland Types of activities Where to stay [Northern Iceland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683) ![Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Godafoss featuring mist or fog and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/08560b79-c833-4d64-8452-74185a7bd9e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/c490a848-27bb-4019-92f1-0af87d37e37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Namafjall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102200/2eb43006-de4d-4300-8ba3-ea0194beab6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Lake Myvatn Discover a lunar-like landscape of craters, geothermal caves, bubbling mud pools, sulphur springs and twisted rock formations when you explore the area around Lake Myvatn. This large body of fresh water was formed more than 2,000 years ago by a massive eruption, and the surroundings are still volcanically active. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blue lake in Hverir Myvatn geothermal area, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494669/3690543a-b6b1-4f0f-970d-762fe05111bd.jpg) ### 2\. Myvatn Nature Baths Mývatn Nature Baths consists of a lagoon fed by natural hot springs amid picturesque terrain. Feel rising jets of vapor engulf you in the steam room, before you relax in the warm waters of the vast pool. The baths draw hot water from a depth of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) below the ground. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Vacation-Attraction) ![Myvatn Nature Baths showing a hot spring and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/0c46ab2f-baa2-4617-8b47-e69f9589681a.jpg) ### 3\. Godafoss One of Iceland’s most famous attractions, Godafoss is a glorious arch of falls with a width of 98 feet (30 meters). The roar of the line of water smashing through the river surface below is as loud as the waterfall is picturesque. Clamber over precarious rocks for a view from above the falls. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Vacation-Attraction) ![Godafoss featuring a waterfall, a river or creek and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/14070581-6f4f-489a-aa62-19c1f1df6abe.jpg) ### 4\. Dettifoss Dettifoss is a powerful tour de force with an extraordinary rush of foamy water spiraling down a cliff. The roaring waterfall drops a distance of 147 feet (45 meters) and has a width of 328 feet (100 meters). Hike around the picturesque region to reach the waterfall and admire its vastness. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dettifoss showing a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102206/a909ba43-1073-4ec7-8532-fd7ee3787978.jpg) ### 5\. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall Treat yourself to a rich program of artistic endeavors at the Hof Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Take in musicals, concerts, children's shows, stand up performances, art exhibitions and much more. This circular building covered in Icelandic columnar basalt sits on the edge of a harbor. Before going inside, devote a few minutes to studying the building’s impressive form. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Vacation-Attraction) ![Akureyri which includes modern architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/c490a848-27bb-4019-92f1-0af87d37e37a.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6054683) ## Recommended things to do in Northern Iceland | Number of things to do | 465 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Europe Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package.a46752190.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide](/things-to-do/full-day-golden-circle-classic-tour-with-expert-guide.a180659.activity-details)[Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade](/things-to-do/lava-show-reykjavik-admission-ticket-optional-premium-upgrade.a46120657.activity-details)[Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer](/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-admission-including-transfer.a4117428.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-reykjavik-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-extras.a343422.activity-details)[The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit](/things-to-do/the-golden-circle-kerid-volcanic-crater-blue-lagoon-visit.a514906.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade](/things-to-do/lava-show-reykjavik-admission-ticket-optional-premium-upgrade.a46120657.activity-details)[Sky Lagoon Admission Including Transfer](/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-admission-including-transfer.a4117428.activity-details)[Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual](/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-entrance-ticket-including-7-step-ritual.a5111465.activity-details)[Whale Watching and Marine Life Tour in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/whale-watching-and-marine-life-tour-in-faxafloi.a4039509.activity-details)[Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/northern-lights-yacht-cruise.a4250448.activity-details) | | With kids | [Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide](/things-to-do/full-day-golden-circle-classic-tour-with-expert-guide.a180659.activity-details)[Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket - Optional Premium Upgrade](/things-to-do/lava-show-reykjavik-admission-ticket-optional-premium-upgrade.a46120657.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Reykjavik Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Optional Extras](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-reykjavik-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-optional-extras.a343422.activity-details)[The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit](/things-to-do/the-golden-circle-kerid-volcanic-crater-blue-lagoon-visit.a514906.activity-details)[Small Group Northern Lights Tour](/things-to-do/small-group-northern-lights-tour.a522186.activity-details) | ## What to do in Northern Iceland --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Northern Iceland ![Myvatn which includes a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494669/fcc4d140-cd86-4369-9b5c-8ec4baa36067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Myvatn 5/5(12 reviews) Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aurora over the winter forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/737624990692331520/e6f3b470-2ced-41a5-ad58-5d6c1cd4860a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forest Lagoon You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Forest-Lagoon-Akureyri.d737624990692331520.Vacation-Attraction) ![Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/9e6a66e2-6b59-4eb7-8494-34c4e608ed5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Myvatn Nature Baths 4.5/5(11 reviews) Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site. [](https://expedia.ca/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.Vacation-Attraction) ![Godafoss featuring a waterfall and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192522/831519da-6894-4729-98cc-3b4e686c1a72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Godafoss 5/5(23 reviews) Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River. [](https://expedia.ca/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dettifoss which includes a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102206/e2147899-e992-45a1-a1d6-8bf51c813d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dettifoss 4.5/5(6 reviews) Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river. [](https://expedia.ca/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Vacation-Attraction) ![Akureyri showing street scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/b8c10f15-a9f0-4c77-a022-f764dc9d86cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall 4.5/5(3 reviews) Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered. [](https://expedia.ca/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dimmuborgir which includes caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102198/985cb788-8f97-49ea-8a71-62d6958adae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dimmuborgir 4.5/5(10 reviews) Make your way around this strange world of bubbles and hollow castles formed millennia ago by lava beside a lake. [](https://expedia.ca/Dimmuborgir-Myvatn.d6102198.Vacation-Attraction) ![Akureyri Church which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102184/33a4c9fa-9ab0-4b40-9e40-f4dd69655521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Church 4.5/5(16 reviews) Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102186/84caee10-2543-4644-9e85-1cad0b871b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Akureyri Botanical Garden 5/5(8 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.d6102186.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Northern Iceland ![Iceland is stunning! There is so much natural beauty just everywhere you turn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/428367e6-a129-4ad5-bd96-77312f6442b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akureyri City Center 4.5/5(12 area reviews) Though Akureyri City Center might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Forest Lagoon. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Akureyri-City-Center.dx553248635976398910) ![Fishing town of Husavik at sunset, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398761/a3785a3a-aee9-4627-9199-d22c9c52f2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oddeyrin 4.5/5(2 area reviews) When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Oddeyrin.dx553248635976398761) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Giljahverfi Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. [](https://expedia.ca/Akureyri-Giljahverfi.dx553248635976396131) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Northern Iceland ![Akureyri showing a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/302/666d86cf-8de7-4ac6-9df1-27be82a938ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Akureyri ![Caption---- Shore in Husavik, Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1551/8aaca028-3c7a-4484-b5fa-7e83e30d8804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Husavik ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3070/a326bec2-8def-454e-883a-f0e28395b7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sauðárkrókur ![Kirche Kirkjuhvammskirkja in Hvammstangi im Norden von Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7761/bc823970-921f-4d16-8c5d-2ff0abe84c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hvammstangi ![Trollaskagi in between tunnels](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9174/c1cd7877-8ef1-420c-9175-822a0bff0a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Olafsfjordur ![Landmannalaugar, Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035418/9bac971f-2ba6-4654-938c-5ccc96d23e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laugar ![Hraundrangar, in north Iceland 😊](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192398/780c2ffb-08e0-4209-8502-53343dc1ab8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bakki ![Iceland isn't the country with the most trees, but there are some exceptions such as in Myvatn. This picture was taken from the road, just next to the Myvatn Nature Baths in October ... #golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192547/6ebe17b9-0ee4-4e3d-ad95-1ba112bbba07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skutustadir ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app