Why Go to Akureyri?

Surrounded by stunning nature, Akureyri is a great place from which to embark on an exploration, especially via horseback. There are many surrounding farmlands which offer horseback tours that sometimes come with dinner and access to hot tubs.

What makes Iceland so special?

Iceland is known the world over as the land of ice and fire. As well as containing a multitude of glaciers and snow-peaked mountains, volcanoes are also dotted around the island. ... What makes this volcano unique is the fact that you can actually go inside the magma chamber!

Is whale watching better in Reykjavik or Akureyri?

Whale watching in Húsavík can therefore be argued to be better than the whale watching in Reykjavík, Akureyri, Hauganes, and Dalvík. These reasons, among many others, make Húsavík one of the best places in Iceland to go whale watching!