Dalvik

Dalvik is located approximately 160 miles (257 kilometers) from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Myvatn.

Staying in this popular region can be an adventure, so be sure to take to the road and explore a few of the other charming destinations dotted around Dalvik. Draflastadir, is 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the northwest, and Akureyri can be found 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the northwest.

Akureyri is around 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Dalvik. This center includes a diverse range of points of interest, such as Akureyri Church, University of Akureyri and Sulur. Jon Sveinsson Museum, Hlidarfjall and Akureyri Botanical Garden are some more points of interest in Akureyri that should be included on every traveler's to-do list.

There are loads of ways to get active in the outdoors around Dalvik. Caving and hiking are just two popular ways active visitors can get their kicks.

Trying the food the locals eat is usually about more than just satisfying appetites. It is a way of understanding people's lives and places. Some ingredients typically found in many Iceland kitchens are lamb and root vegetables such as rutabagas and carrots. Saltfiskur (dried and salted fish) and harofiskur (jerky type fish) are just two local choices that will imbue visitors' palates with a true taste of Iceland. Finish with mondlukaka (almond cake), a popular final course.

There is a saying: it is better to see a place once than to hear about it many times over. With its magnificent beauty Iceland will more than live up to your expectations.