Northern Iceland Travel Guide
Aurora borealis, volcanic wilderness and Arctic adventures beyond the tourist trail
Northern Iceland — the Westfjords, Akureyri and the Diamond Circle — offers Iceland\"s most dramatic landscapes with a fraction of the crowds. Plan your North Iceland adventure with AI.
Plan My Northern Iceland Trip with AI →Iceland has no army and has not been involved in a war since 1944. It\"s consistently ranked as the world\"s most peaceful country.
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Why Visit Northern Iceland?
The Diamond Circle rivals the Golden Circle but with 90% fewer tourists. Húsavík is Europe\"s whale watching capital. The Westfjords are among the most dramatic and isolated landscapes in Europe.
Getting There
Fly to Reykjavik (KEF) then domestic flight or rental car to Akureyri (AEY). Drive the Ring Road north (~5h from Reykjavik).
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