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Northern Iceland
Home » Iceland » Iceland - Major Cities and Regions » Northern IcelandThe second biggest city in Iceland – Akureyri – is located in the northeast of the country and is a very popular tourist stop. Many of the cities in Northern Iceland (which includes Northeastern Iceland) are wonderful locations for relaxing vacations and nature-viewing opportunities. For example, Europe’s biggest waterfall as well as one of Iceland’s most stunning falls and the surrounding bodies of water (Húnafloi and Skagafjöður are two of the largest in the area) are all excellent options for anyone in the north of Iceland.
Northern Iceland is also a point from which you can set out by boat or plane to reach Grimsey Island, part of the country that is not connected to the main island but rather sits on the Arctic Circle. Or if you prefer to focus your attention on studying Iceland and discovering its origins and what its early centuries must have been like, Northern Iceland is the perfect place for you to begin your pursuit. With historical sites and tiny town sprinkled all along the coast, you’ll get quite a detailed picture of Iceland’s pre-freedom days. Some great options for cities to stop in are Hólar, Hofsós, Glaumbær, and Víðimýri.
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