Tourist information centers

The information center is located in Fjallabyggd Library and Regional Archive.

Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of Vatnajökull National Park. The visitor centre also houses a souvenir shop. The interesting exhibition on geology and the nature of Jökulsárgljúfur canyon and its environs graphically informs guests about plate boundaries, volcanism, biospheres and habitats, the power of glacial floods, the formation of Ásbyrgi canyon, and the interaction of humans with the might of nature. Considered by many to be the country’s best exhibition on Icelandic nature, it interactively allows the visitor to feel, smell and try out the assorted objects. The Visitor Centre is a perfect starting point for those who plan to visit Jökulsárgljúfur and its surroundings. Interesting natural attractions within Jökulsárgjúfur are Ásbyrgi, Hljóðaklettar, Hólmatungur and Dettifoss. Opening hours 2023:Jan 16 - Apr: 11-15 Mon-FriMay: 10-16 dailyJun - Aug: 9-17 dailySept - Okt: 11-16 dailyNov - Dec15: 11-15 Mon-Fri  To visit our website, please click here .

The Þórshöfn information center is located in the Verið sports hall. In addition to being able to access information in the information center, tourists can access a washing machine, dryer and internet connection.

Ólafsfjörður Tourist Information Center is located in the Fjallabyggð Library.

The Tourist Information Bureau in Akureyri is located close to the town center in HOF Cultural and Conference Center. The Tourist Office´s friendly employees provide information, tips and details that are useful during your stay in Akureyri and surrounding areas. Opening hours 2024   Open every day in April and May from 10am-3pm.Open every day in June, July and August from 8am-4pm.Open every day in September from 10am-3pm.  

The Tourist Information Center for Skagafjörður is located in the wooden house with the traditional turf roof in Varmahlíð, next to the local store. We offer a wide variety of brochures/booklets for Skagafjörður and regional booklets for all Iceland. We do offer free Wifi for our guests and you have access to a computer. We share the house with the local Handcraft society, which offers beautiful local handcraft. Opening hours: May 1st – October 31st: open daily 10:00 – 17:00 (10am-5pm) November 1st – December 31st: open Wednesday – Friday 10:00 – 16:00 (10am-4pm)December & January: Closed February 1st - April 30th: open Wednesday – Friday 10:00 – 16:00 (10am-4pm)

The Tourist Information Office in Dalvík is open as follows: Summer (June 1 - August 31):Weekdays:  10:00 - 17:00Saturdays: 12:00 - 17:00Sundays: Closed Winter:The information office is closed, but visitors are served at the library in the same building.

The visitor centre Gígur in Mývatn is open all year. There, park rangers and staff provide education and information to guests regarding nature, hiking routes, accommodation and recreational facilities in the nearby area.  Open daily, 10am - 2pm.