Garden for the Birds
A summer in Skagaströnd
The Fulmar is a large gull-like seabird, seen at Skagaströnd from January to October, usually in flight offshore or foraging on fish...
Northwest Iceland
Seals sun on the Seashore
A day in Húnaþing vestra on the North-West Coast
The beauty of Húnaþing vestra, conveyed in its grassy heaths, majestic mountains, pillar rocks and sparkli...
Skagaströnd
Where Past, Present and Future Meet
One might think that life in a small remote fishing town would result in a reserved population wary of outsider influenc...
Blönduós
Salmon rivers, women and an execution
Blönduós is the largest town in Húnavatnssýsla – Húnawaters County – in Iceland’s North-west with lakes and rivers all...
A love affair with Giants
North Sailing has brought the Giants of the Deep to the World
When North Sailing launched its first Whale watching boat, Knörrinn, back in 1995 from the bea...
North Iceland’s exciting diversity
North Iceland’s exciting diversity
Life under the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a former national park situated in the...
Magnificent Siglufjörður and Ólafsfjörður
Magnificent Siglufjörður and Ólafsfjörður
Ólafsfjörður
Summer Festivala and Fun in Tröllaskagi Peninsula
Miles and miles of intimidati...
On Horseback in Skagafjordur
On Horseback in Skagafjordur
In Skagafjordur, everyone can find a horse-riding trip suited to their ability. You can rent a horse for short trips, multi-day exc...
Afro-Siglo
Afro-Siglo
The 18th Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður, North Iceland, starts on the 5th of July
The Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður, North Iceland, wi...
Fjallabyggð
A Tale of Two Villages
It’s a happy tale of how two villages,separated by huge mountain ranges were joined together. Miles and miles of
intimidating and bold...
Get in Touch With Nature on the Icelandic Horse
Get in Touch With Nature on the Icelandic Horse
Since early settlement horseback riding has been an integral part of Iceland‘s culture and is now one of the m...
Hólar in Hjaltadal
Hólar in Hjaltadal
The Historic Centre of the North surrounded by Endless Hiking Possibilites
Hólar í Hjaltadal was the centre of the North during most of Ic...
The Skíðastaðir Girl and the Raven
The Skíðastaðir Girl and the Raven
The Ring Road leads eastwards through Húnavatnssýsla district, via Hrútafjörður and Miðfjörður, Línakradalur and Víðidalu...
Glaumbaerʼs Living Museum
Living Inside
Glaumbaerʼs Living Museum
A remarkably well preserved turf house and farm called Glaumbaer still withstands Icelandʼs harsh weather after th...
Hofsós – North – Iceland
Hofsós - North - Iceland
Hofsós is one of the oldest trading ports in northern Iceland dating back to the 16th century.Hofsós, with a population of about 200 i...
A day in Húnaþing vestra
Beauty on the Grand Scale
A day inHúnaþing vestra
The beauty of Húnaþing vestra, conveyed in it's grassy heaths, majestic mountains, pillar rocks and spar...
Pólar Hestar: Riding in the tranquility of the North
Pólar Hestar: Riding in the tranquility of the North
Pólar Hestar is a family-owned horseback riding company that has its 25 year anniversary this year. It is ...
Sleeping Giants – The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
Sleeping Giants The 10 Largest Glaciers in Iceland
The many glaciers of Iceland are an essential part of its identity, which should come as no surprise as they...
Hólar in Hjaltadalur
Hólar in Hjaltadalur
Located some 130 km from Akureyri, Hólar comes into bloom in summer with a variety of
concerts held in Hólar Cathedral every weekend. Th...
The Icelandic Seal Centre at Hvammstangi
Gateway to the Vatnsnes Peninsula
The Icelandic Seal Centre at Hvammstangi
The Icelandic Seal Centre of Hvammstangi, the gateway ...