10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in North Iceland That You Shouldn't Miss

September 21, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including The Museum of Prophecies in Skagastrond, Viti Crater, Grenjadarstadir, Hearts in Akureyri, Vaolaheioi Utsynispallur, Arctic Henge, Orbis et Globus, Memorial of the Rural Postmen, Vadlaheidargong Tunnel, Sigurhaedir - Memorial house.
Restaurants in North Iceland

1. The Museum of Prophecies in Skagastrond

Oddagata 6, Skagastrond 545 Iceland +354 861 5089 [email protected] http://www.sagatrail.is/en/museums/museum-of-prophecies
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The Museum of Prophecies  in  Skagastrond

Reviewed By 478cd

This museum is so far my favourite thing in Iceland - and believe me I love Iceland. I made a special trip as I knew I must see this museum (I couldnt visit my first drive past but terrible weather meant I unexpectedly came back this way.) The *wonderful* lady who owns it knew I hadn't managed to visit on my earlier drive past, opened it specially for me. She told me all about the fortune telling styles she and her colleagues used in specially and beautifully designed rooms (get a reading if you get the chance, I couldnt as the storm was fast on my heels and I needed to keep driving, I know I will regret it until I can come back!) I heard the stories of the original seer and the methods used by her and other Icelandic practitioners. A rare female icon of the sagas. The proprietor was funny and informative and I wish I had been able to spend much more time there. It's in a gorgeous nook of Iceland, watch out for key baring ravens and give finding the lost treasure a try :).

2. Viti Crater

Road 863, Lake Myvatn Iceland http://www.visitmyvatn.is/is/ahugaverdir-stadir/viti
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4.5 based on 378 reviews

Viti Crater

Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada

An easy hike around the lip of the Viti crater, with its beautiful blue crater lake and steaming geothermal pipelines nearby. Don't be surprised if you suddenly feel like you are in the middle of a spy movie, seeking out the villain's lair! Take note: the trail will likely be muddy - REALLY muddy - so don't wear your good shoes. They will be caked in mud by the end of the hike! This is a good hike for all ages and skill levels, with no steep climbs or difficult terrain to navigate. Just follow the trampled path around the crater and back to the parking lot. Note that there are no services provided at this site.

3. Grenjadarstadir

Road 845 and Road 87, Lake Myvatn 641 Iceland +354 464 3688 http://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/grenjaarstaur-turf-house-in-north-iceland
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Grenjadarstadir

4. Hearts in Akureyri

Heart Traffic Light, Next to Cultural House Hof, Akureyri Iceland http://www.visitakureyri.is/en/things-to-do/attractions/the-harts-in-akureyri
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Hearts in Akureyri

Reviewed By janiceb939 - Taylor, United States

Loved all of the traffic lights in Akureyri! Where else do you wish for a red light? We were told they were added in Iceland's economic downturn 2008 -2011 as a small way to cheer the citizens of Alkureyri. They sure made me smile!

5. Vaolaheioi Utsynispallur

Vadlaheidi GPS location 65.688140, -18.052133, Akureyri 601 Iceland
Excellent
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4.0 based on 29 reviews

Vaolaheioi Utsynispallur

6. Arctic Henge

Artic Henge Rd., Raufarhofn Iceland http://www.visithusavik.com/attractions/the-arctic-henge/
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Arctic Henge

7. Orbis et Globus

Grimsey Island Iceland http://www.akureyri.is/grimsey-en
Excellent
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Orbis et Globus

8. Memorial of the Rural Postmen

Hrutafjorour Bay, Stadur Iceland https://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_memorial_of_the_rural_postmen.htm
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Memorial of the Rural Postmen

9. Vadlaheidargong Tunnel

Hafnarstraeti 91, Akureyri 600 Iceland +354 464 1790 http://www.veggjald.is/en
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

10. Sigurhaedir - Memorial house

Eyrarlandsvegi 3, Akureyri 600 Iceland http://www.northiceland.is/en/what-to-see-do/service/sigurhaedir-house-of-verbal-arts

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