North Iceland, Iceland

North Iceland tourist guide – hotels – car hire

North Iceland is home to a unique and enthralling landscape highlighted by a fascinating culture that has refined itself in semi–isolation for centuries on this island. Visitors enjoy hiking, golfing, fishing and just being outdoors during the summer months, when the landscape emerges as lush and vibrant after the winter’s melt–off. The extremely long summer days give way to flourishes of the Northern Lights in winter evenings.

Attractions in North Iceland

Adventures in nature are set against a variety of landscapes including hot springs, distant islands off the coast, areas of extreme volcanic activity, stunning highlands and mountains.

Peace and isolation can be found in the lowland areas of Skagafjörður and Húnavatnssýsla, where you can find many of the sites made famous in Icelandic legends. If you’re lucky, you’ll also spot indigenous seals playing off the coastline.

Myvatn is the site of a beautiful lake and home to many unique birds along with hot springs. The nearby Jökulsá á Fjöllum River has cut a staggering canyon into the mountains and is preserved as a national park.

Akureyri is the cultural and municipal capital of North Iceland. Several festivals pick up here during the year. Akureyri is also your best bet for fine dining as well as visiting museums and the theatre.

Setting out into North Iceland is made much more convenient with a hire car. Behind the wheel of your own vehicle, you can set out to view the volcanoes, national parks and mountains all according to your own schedule, coming and going as you like. Even when planning to hike or visit the islands that neighbour North Iceland, it’s still advisable to hire a car to get you to the trailhead of harbour first. Click here for car hire in North Iceland.

Hotels in North Iceland

Most of the hotels in North Iceland are spread across the countryside and in several of the larger cities like Akureyri and Husavik. Finding a hotel in North Iceland in one of these fishing villages makes a fantastic base for exploring North Iceland.

Several more quaint hotels can be found in outlying areas, near national parks and at other sites of interest. These hotels in North Iceland offer services to suit all tastes and budgets. Advanced booking online is the best way to secure the best selection at low rates.

Airport and car hire in North Iceland

Airports in North Iceland receive domestic traffic from other destinations in Iceland. International traffic is routed through Reykjavik first before heading to North Iceland. Local airports have limited facilities to accommodate a fairly low throughput of passengers. Facilities include concessions, newsagents and boutique gift shops.

Hailing a taxi from the airport is no problem. From here, you can easily arrange transport to your hotel, while more upscale hotels usually offer complimentary shuttles.

Car hire at the airport in North Iceland can be easily arranged. Reputable car hire firms like National, Budget and Hertz are all represented in the Arrivals Hall before you exit the airport. Car hire at the airport in North Iceland can be booked online for the best deals, which will also secure the make and model of your choosing. Hiring a car in North Iceland is a great way of seeing the countryside.

Parking facilities at the North Iceland airport are sufficient for the amount of traffic. You’ll find short and long–term parking spots which can all be booked in advance online. Airport parking at the North Iceland airport