North Iceland Road Trip - 7 Places Worth Visiting

Most visitors to Iceland never take a road trip to the North but I hope that the beautiful nature I feature in this video convinces you that it's worth exploring. The main places in North Iceland that I showcase on this road trip are free but there are some activities, like the GeoSea baths and whale watching, that you can pay for. This video is just a sneak peek at what the North offers. Make sure to subscribe for more Iceland travel guides and adventures.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Welcome to the adventure
00:44 - Akureyri
01:52 - Goðafoss
02:13 - Húsavík
02:59 - Ásbyrgi
04:22 - Dettifoss
04:47 - Hverir
06:25 - Lake Mývatn

[rachelandchrisschwab]

We are hoping to get to the North part on another trip to Iceland. We love following your videos as they become our iternerary when we travel!

[asuari]

I get closer and closer to buying the plane ticket everydayyy

[asavage]

The Geo spa was my favorite of all the spa's I went to in Iceland. The salt water and the views of the sea where amazing and the town it was in had great places to eat, a lovely harbor and pretty sites. I would go back in a minute.

[R.L.Buick.]

So glad to see your post. Been missing you big time, girl! You're a sunbeam in my life.

[EmorettaRobinson]

The heart shaped stop lights are so cute! I don't know whose idea that was to install them. But that was a good call. I didn't know that Odin's horse had 8 legs. And that lake was so pretty.

[jacksmonkey]

the akureyri botanical garden was spectacular when i visited in september. many flowers were blooming! thank for this video and reminded me of a most wonderful trip.

[TheManCadian]

We just spent 7 days in the north, love it almost as much as the east. Thanks for sharing.

[TS-vubj]

Island which is looks like a litl Norway. Love it, keep it up my sweet.

[lat]

As you mentioned Husavik I remembered the Molly Sanden song. Amazing voice, beautiful song.

[AnnieAbundance]

So glad your back!! Love your videos🥰🥰🥰

[nubiandivegirl]

The beginning trails at Asbyrgi look like a storybook, like you said..."magical". It appears the drive from Reykjavik to Asbyrgi is about 6 hours. So the drive is very scenic, yes? Love your content. Thank you for sharing this beautiful country with us.

[cshepherd-]

My favorites were all the places that looked allergy and smog free! Such an inviting video! Thank you!

[aerialkat]

I enjoyed all of those places in 2009…I so need to get back there. It’s great to see that not much has changed. I was there during a very rainy and snowy April but it was phenomenal regardless.

[chezmanya]

LAUFAS is a turf house located near Akureyri, just a little north west of the pay tunnel on the opposite side of the fjord. Definitely worth a visit. It has been beautifully restored with period furnishings.

[jenniferpersinger]

I can’t wait to come back and see the north now! We visited the west (north and southwest) this summer and I promise we’ll come back for the east and north. I can’t WAIT for these gorgeous spots!!

[tobe]

Definitely plan on visiting the North whenever I visit again. Thank you for the content!

[richardwojtczak]

We did a family trip in September. Fantastic! Already want to return, perhaps in the winter some time. I watched a bunch of your videos prior to going, and they were very helpful. Thank you! Purchased an authentic Icelandic sweater upon your recommendation, and glad that I did.

[seniorsperspective]

The north was one of my favourite areas. Definitely a highlight of our trip around Iceland

[PrinceofMacedonVlogs]

I love your Iceland videos. I'll be there in September (passing through the North for a few days). Where do you think the best place there is chill out and try to catch the Northern Lights?

[biancadea]

Such a beautiful video! Thanks for sharing these amazing places. 🤩😍