Akureyri
The capital of the north, gateway to whale watching, Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss.
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Posted 2026-10-17
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Whale watching on Eyjafjörður
Humpbacks are commonly seen in the fjord from spring to autumn.
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Lake Mývatn and the Nature Baths
Lava fields, craters and a quieter geothermal soak.
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Goðafoss waterfall
The 'waterfall of the gods', an easy stop on the Ring Road.
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