North Iceland - Fly towards the Arctic Circle
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North Iceland boasts a veritable string of natural jewels to suit all
ages. Take a revitalizing tour out to beautiful islands or into the isolated
highlands to experience mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, glacial
rivers, volcanic craters, extraordinary landscape and other geological
features. Enjoy the magic of the midnight sun or the beauty of winter´s
endless dusk. Revel in the spectacle of the northern lights and re-
charge your batteries in the invigorating energy and peace of North
Iceland.
Breathtaking Nature
Come and meet the people of the Arctic North whose genuine and
friendly nature makes visitors feel at home. The locals are proud of
their history and eager to introduce visitors to their art of storytelling,
poems and sagas stretching back to the Viking Age. You will be
offered the opportunity to sample local delicacies, including seafood,
lamb, wild herbs and plants, berries, bread and cakes. The area has
numerous sites of historic interest and a number of museums can be
visited, each one presenting a specific part of Iceland’s history and
culture. Art has a huge presence in the area and you can choose
between visits to the artist in his studio or viewing larger art galleries
and exhibitions – and be sure to check out the various musical events
or theatre productions that are offered throughout the year.
Culture and Sagas
Winter is a time of amazing contrasts with black lava fields and
steaming hot springs silhouetted against a sweep of virgin snow.
Enjoy the magic of the dark midwinter when the sky glows with the
fiery splendour of the sun which, at that time of the year, does not rise
over the horizon. Then rejoice with the local people when the sun rises
once again, and join them in some invigorating outdoor exercise. The
North of Iceland is a land of winter adventures where the avid skier
can experience skiing on pristine mountain slopes all the way down
to the Arctic Ocean or, if they prefer, there are many, well equipped
and floodlit ski resorts to choose from. After a day of skiing it is
pleasant to relax in outdoor geothermal swimming pools and spas;
making you ready and eager for the next day’s events when you can,
for example, participate in a variety of winter activities such as jeep
safaris, snowmobile tours, fishing and hunting, hiking, birdwatching or
horse riding tours on land and ice.
Winter Magic
• Afriendlyandtranquilareawithapopulationof36thousand,includingAkureyri,thelargesttownoutsideReykjavík, andanumberofhistoriccoastaltowns.
• Magical,brightsummernightswhenthesunneversets.
• MildwintertemperatureswiththeDecemberdawnarrivingaroundnoonanddarknessclosinginaround 3o‘clockintheafternoon;thedaysbeingamazinglylightduetothemagicalilluminationofsnow,moonandwintrynorthernlights.
• Iceland‘smostpopularskiingresortislocatedonly15minfromAkureyriairport. Floodlightsguideyoudowntheslopesinthedarkestmonths.
• TheNorthfeatures37outdoorgeothermalswimmingpools,spasandnaturebaths.
• UniqueplacesforhikingwhileobservingArcticfloraandfauna.
• Varietyofdesignatedbirdwatchingareasonlandandsea.
• Refreshinglocationsforconferencesandmeetings,rightonnature’sdoorstep.
• Numerousculturalandsportseventsallyearround.
• Widerangeofaccommodationoptionsandrestaurants.
Akureyri International Airport Experience the Arctic North
North Iceland , a true natural paradise offering unforgettable experiences throughout the year.
VatnajökullNationalParkandMývatnregion,whereyoufindmanyfamousattractions,suchasEurope’smostpowerfulwaterfall Dettifoss,hotsprings,volcanicareas,cratersandamazinglavaformations. Varietyofoutdoorgeothermalswimmingpools,naturebathsandspasopenallyear.
Whalewatchingwhereyouwillbesurroundedbybirdsandbeautifulscenery,whileobservingdolphinsandminkes, humpbacksorevenbluewhales.
Numerousopportunitiesforhorseridingtoursonlandandice.
Designatedsealandbirdwatchingareaswherenaturecomestolifeinthespringtime.
Agreatplacetoseethemagicalnorthernlights(auroraborealis)oncold,clearwinternights.
AwonderfullyuniqueChristmascelebrationboasting13mischievousYulelads(Santas),extravagantlightdisplaystocheer upthedarkesttimeofyearandaselectionofthebestfoodtheregionhastooffer.ThisisfollowedbyNewYearwithbonfires intheafternoonandfireworkssetofffromeverystreetaroundmidnight,creatingamostextraordinarydisplaynevertobeforgotten.
SevenskiresortsopenfromNovembertoMaygivingyoutheopportunitytoenjoyskiinginmountainslitupbyfloodlights duringthedarkestmonthsofwinter,andoverlookingbeautifulfjordsandhistoricfishingtowns.
Excellentfacilitiesforcross-countryskiing,sporttoursandextremesportexperiences.
Iceland’sunpollutedstreams,riversandlakesofferrelaxationaswellasfishingforsalmonandtrout.
SailingandseaanglingonthedeepblueAtlanticOcean,departingfromhistoricharboursandsailingtowards theArcticCirclewhichcrossesGrímseyIsland.
www.nordurland.is / www.northiceland.is
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