Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Northern Iceland March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Northern Iceland Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland.dx6054683)[Hotels in Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland-Hotels.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Northern Iceland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Northern Iceland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northern Iceland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Iceland.d6054683.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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.co.uk/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) ![Akureyri showing interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562620398/c490a848-27bb-4019-92f1-0af87d37e37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akureyri Church showing 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) ![Myvatn Nature Baths featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165883/0504325a-5cd9-40f3-b349-41ce943d7e0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Northern Iceland Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Northern Iceland has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Northern Iceland, 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 to Northern Iceland 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. #### Places of interest in Northern Iceland Northern Iceland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Northern Iceland, and make it a breeze to explore Northern Iceland and 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 holiday 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 to Northern Iceland, 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 in Northern Iceland. #### Northern Iceland attractions Northern Iceland 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 in Northern Iceland to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northern Iceland. Looking for things to do in Northern Iceland 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 of Northern Iceland 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. Happy trails! --- - ![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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Northern Iceland ### Tours & day trips [See all 75 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Húsavík: Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4567051/846e6e72-587f-485d-a630-d4ad0c47aa4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Húsavík: Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins by Speedboat 2h 9.4/10 352 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/husavik-big-whale-safari-puffin-island-tour.a4567051.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Húsavík: Whale Watching – Family Run with Indoor Seats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50622789/3ad4afd5-fd37-4337-8a2d-a544f48b5087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Húsavík: Whale Watching – Family Run with Indoor Seats 3h 10/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/husavik-whale-watching-family-run-with-indoor-seats.a50622789.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn 6h 10/10 53 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akureyri-hverir-and-lake-myvatn-geothermal-baths-tour.a47789023.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![From Dalvik: Arctic Whale Watching in Northern Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44645625/2594a60a-a9eb-477b-a011-77fa835fcb1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Dalvik: Arctic Whale Watching in Northern Iceland 3h 9.4/10 52 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-dalvik-arctic-whale-watching-in-northern-iceland.a44645625.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1009228/f89b4fee-db21-41d5-be2f-2faf263dbd7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri 8h 9.2/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-myvatn-day-tour-and-godafoss-waterfall-from-akureyri.a1009228.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46469929/0da11807-9b47-4a7a-900e-03e949c916ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House 4h 9.2/10 74 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-in-christmas-house-gadafoss-and-laufas.a46469929.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647067/d50476ce-c5e3-41c8-b376-4f8875b9b0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Day Trip to Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn & Nature Baths 7h 30m 9.6/10 25 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-day-trip-to-godafoss-lake-myvatn-nature-baths.a44647067.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47500714/76f0dcde-cf42-480b-a7e1-80060aa6445e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group 8h 9.6/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £199 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/godafoss-and-myvatn-nature-baths-small-group-cruise-tour.a47500714.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1916872/092c7371-a2ac-4f37-82bf-002b44113b28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dog Sledding Tour near Akureyri 2h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £337 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dog-sledding-private-akureyri.a1916872.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Hiking with Husky in Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47307162/922ec2d0-0464-4ba5-b36c-b614aa63a060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking with Husky in Akureyri 2h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-with-husky-in-akureyri.a47307162.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789023/a06ee99c-3cb6-4cc7-abc9-c9e5dcb2209d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn 6h 10/10 53 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akureyri-hverir-and-lake-myvatn-geothermal-baths-tour.a47789023.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Hiking with Husky in Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47307162/922ec2d0-0464-4ba5-b36c-b614aa63a060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking with Husky in Akureyri 2h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-with-husky-in-akureyri.a47307162.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44893665/8a7445da-28c5-4c4b-ae6c-c8c256d36d06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri 2h 30m Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/northern-lights-4x4-tour-from-akureyri.a44893665.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929874/9f46ad10-1062-456c-8d11-74a9a5e341d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour 4h £295 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lofthellir-ice-cave-super-jeep-tour.a48929874.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1116995/80ce305d-fa80-44e7-adad-eaa252066a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ice Cave Lofthellir exploration - A permafrost Cave inside a magma tunnel. 4h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews £296 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lava-tube-ice-cave-lofthellir.a1116995.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Northern Lights 4x4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1097201/4cfa531f-3d8d-46cf-92de-8ce82a4fdfaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lights 4x4 Jeep/van Tour from Akureyri 3h 8.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/northern-lights-4x4-jeep-tour-from-akureyri-max-6-in-jeep.a1097201.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2316310/fb697b1c-2d40-4ff5-95e1-ea93ae154fbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private) 2h 10/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £795 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-with-husky-in-akureyri.a2316310.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri Private Tour Godafoss Myvatn Grjotagja Hverir Viti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51627169/f9d96d4f-bb68-4c78-a05f-cf3e2040ab88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri Private Tour Godafoss Myvatn Grjotagja Hverir Viti 8h Free cancellation available £251 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-private-tour-godafoss-myvatn-grjotagja-hverir-viti.a51627169.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dett...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274705/b38b5253-7687-40bb-b151-0488506fd956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dett... 8h £1,642 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-tailor-made-tour-from-akureyri-e-g-lake-myvatn-godafoss-dettifoss.a45274705.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![PRIVATE Godafoss Waterfall, Myvatn and Baths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51887268/8be913e8-0ae4-4108-818d-d66c4c272a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE Godafoss Waterfall, Myvatn and Baths 8h Free cancellation available £1,383 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-godafoss-waterfall-myvatn-and-baths.a51887268.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46469929/0da11807-9b47-4a7a-900e-03e949c916ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Combo Tour to Goðafoss, Laufas and The Christmas House 4h 9.2/10 74 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-in-christmas-house-gadafoss-and-laufas.a46469929.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48926470/15914669-fcdd-4722-a177-8939e1415a9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akureyri-port-city-walk-local-food.a48926470.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Goðafoss, Laufas & The Christmas House Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48348305/4549ebce-74b7-40d8-9b98-b61242ae16b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Goðafoss, Laufas & The Christmas House Combo Tour 4h 8.6/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-godafoss-laufas-the-christmas-house-tour.a48348305.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929874/9f46ad10-1062-456c-8d11-74a9a5e341d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lofthellir Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour 4h £295 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lofthellir-ice-cave-super-jeep-tour.a48929874.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48694863/70c51d0d-8082-4597-b32f-91eae9a744c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Walk and Local Cuisine From Akureyri 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-walk-and-local-cuisine-from-akureyri-port.a48694863.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Husavik: GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47832717/f2210b75-4460-4456-abbc-61a459bb86af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Husavik: GeoSea Geothermal Baths Entrance Ticket 9.4/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/husavik-geosea-geothermal-baths-entrance-ticket.a47832717.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49459792/765bd1ae-7a59-49b2-9a72-0b53c36c1270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Forest Lagoon and Northern Lights Guided Night Tour 4h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/forest-lagoon-and-northern-lights-guided-night-tour.a49459792.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Golden circle photo infused tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1053875/7d12670e-cd94-45af-8a8d-9e2de5354eb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Golden circle photo infused tour 8h Free cancellation available £1,048 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-circle-photo-infused-tour.a1053875.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![North Iceland Knitting Tour Culture Nature and Craft Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51530297/065cf505-1c48-4f57-8465-1d7e346c06f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### North Iceland Knitting Tour Culture Nature and Craft Experience 5d Free cancellation available £890 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/north-iceland-knitting-tour-culture-nature-and-craft-experience.a51530297.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50139077/85603c54-65de-471e-93b0-ff00d5a933d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-icelandic-aviation-museum-admission-ticket.a50139077.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Shows & concerts [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857047/6d16a13b-0757-4bb8-bb94-e769d901b544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour 3h 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-3-hour-northern-lights-tour.a4857047.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Hunt with Forest Lagoon Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51816890/fd2193cf-e2cd-41cd-a51d-7c6e6c73b763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Hunt with Forest Lagoon Entry 5h Free cancellation available £173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-lights-hunt-with-forest-lagoon-entry.a51816890.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52073682/37d29f27-3f76-4a2e-b4ea-1eb89a3c0cf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available £156 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-forest-lagoon-northern-lights-tour.a52073682.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646937/6e069fa0-8893-4abe-8492-5ceb154f78b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour 2h 30m 9/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-hunt-for-the-northern-lights.a44646937.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51965945/6ed8c298-155c-4752-b43b-dc4a5e8fbb0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Tour 3h Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-northern-lights-tour.a51965945.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48926470/15914669-fcdd-4722-a177-8939e1415a9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: City Walk with Local Food 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-akureyri-port-city-walk-local-food.a48926470.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857047/6d16a13b-0757-4bb8-bb94-e769d901b544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri: Northern Lights Photography Tour 3h 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akureyri-3-hour-northern-lights-tour.a4857047.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Akureyri Food Walk With 5 Tastings and a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50179672/36eaa725-d987-4351-a2b3-8c1871cdc1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akureyri Food Walk With 5 Tastings and a Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available £106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akeyri-food-walk-with-5-tastings-and-a-local-guide.a50179672.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ![Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2994356/56887da1-065d-4b50-9e6d-937e84c10334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arctic Coastline and Siglufjörður Tour 5h Free cancellation available £181 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arctic-coastline-and-siglufjordur-tour.a2994356.activity-details?&rid=6054683&location=Northern+Iceland&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Northern Iceland | Number of things to do | 539 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Europe Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package.a46752190.activity-details): £4 | | 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)[Sky Lagoon Entrance Ticket Including 7-Step Ritual](/things-to-do/sky-lagoon-iceland.a5111465.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-iceland.a5111465.activity-details)[Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/northern-lights-yacht-cruise.a4250448.activity-details)[Whale Watching Tour with Professional Guide from Reykjavik](/things-to-do/whale-watching-tour-with-professional-guide-from-reykjavik.a1082357.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)[The Golden Circle, Kerid Volcanic Crater & Blue Lagoon Visit](/things-to-do/the-golden-circle-kerid-volcanic-crater-blue-lagoon-visit.a514906.activity-details)[Northern Lights Yacht Cruise in Reykjavik](/things-to-do/northern-lights-yacht-cruise.a4250448.activity-details)[Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/iceland-secret-lagoon-admission-ticket.a4579103.activity-details) | ## What to do in Northern Iceland --- ### Popular places to visit ![Myvatn which includes a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494669/fcc4d140-cd86-4369-9b5c-8ec4baa36067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Myvatn Explore the caves, craters, lava fields and curiously shaped rock formations at this volcanic wonderland in the north of Iceland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Myvatn-Myvatn.d553248621532494669.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 lights views and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Forest-Lagoon-Akureyri.d737624990692331520.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 Relax with a massage in the geothermal pools and enjoy a bath over natural steam jets in this scenic site. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-Myvatn.d6165883.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 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.co.uk/Godafoss-Laugar.d6192522.Attraction) ![Dettifoss which includes a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102206/e2147899-e992-45a1-a1d6-8bf51c813d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dettifoss Marvel at the dynamism of nature at this waterfall, which is the highlight in a series of chutes along the river. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dettifoss-Northeastern-Region.d6102206.Attraction) ![Akureyri showing modern architecture and street scenes](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 Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hof-Cultural-Center-And-Conference-Hall-Akureyri-City-Center.d553248621562620398.Attraction) ![Akureyri Church showing 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 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.co.uk/Akureyri-Church-Akureyri-City-Center.d6102184.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 Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.d6102186.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 Make your way around this strange world of bubbles and hollow castles formed millennia ago by lava beside a lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dimmuborgir-Myvatn.d6102198.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(13 area reviews) While visiting Akureyri City Center, you might make a stop by sights like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Centre for Visual Arts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 While there might not be top attractions in Oddeyrin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall and Akureyri Botanical Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 While there might not be top attractions in Giljahverfi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Akureyri-Giljahverfi.dx553248635976396131) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Myvatn ![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 ![The Hofsos public swimming pool is located just next to the ocean. It's quiet and not too crowded ... and gives almost an infinity pool impression. Highly recommended #LikeALocal #bvsblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029386/d3007bbe-5334-405c-97a7-8d080878dbab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hofsós ![Panoramic view of fishing harbor town SIGLUFJORDUR established in 1900 in Iceland famous for its its Herring Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635932470489/a991fcdb-6958-49c6-be49-a977d61718ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siglufjörður ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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