Akureyri is Iceland's "Capital of the North". Located on the stunning Eyjafjörður Fjord just 100km from the Arctic Circle, it’s a vibrant hub of about 17,700 residents. It is the perfect base for exploring the Diamond Circle and the ultimate jumping-off point for spotting the Northern Lights and whale watching.

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur municipality

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur municipality

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur municipality

Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur municipality

Svalbarðseyri

Svalbarðseyri

Svalbarðseyri

Svalbarðseyri

Eyjafjörður

Eyjafjörður

Eyjafjörður

Eyjafjörður

Fossholl

Fossholl

Skjálfandafljót River

Skjálfandafljót River

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

Goðafoss Waterfall

A typical petrol station

A typical petrol station

Hellisheiði Power Station

Hellisheiði Power Station

Dettifoss Waterfall Viewing Platform

Dettifoss Waterfall Viewing Platform

Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss Waterfall

Dettifoss Waterfall

Hverir Geothermal Area

Hverir Geothermal Area

Dimmuborgir

Dimmuborgir

Reykjahlíð

Reykjahlíð