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North Iceland is full nature, the scenery is tells the story of Iceland and even shows you where the continents meet.

Winter is a time when the magic lures through the skies and the storm, northern lights and winter adventures come to life.

Iceland is full of culture and the old tales live and breath through the people and the nature surrounding everything. The Vikings from the old Sagaz can not be forgotten. The Yule Lads live in Dimmuborgir and show themselves during Christmas time. All the elves, trolls and folk tales count hundreds.

They make you feel like you are dancing but still you don't move. The happiness from the beauty called the Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis is not something you describe in words. In North Iceland you are near the Arctic Circle so you get the elements needed to spot them. Cold, pitch black darkness and the Arctic Circle.

During summer, in June and July, when we have endless days, you can see the sun go down and then rise again in a matter of minutes. It is a genuine Arctic experience to witness this, especially recommended along the Arctic Coast Way, where visitors can see the sun setting on the horizon over the sea. Bright nigths last from the first week of May until mid August. In contrast, the days get shorter during winter. The shortest day is between 20-23rd of December, with a little over 3 hours of daylight.

Wildlife in North Iceland combines birds, sea mammals and land mammals. In North Iceland you can expect to see over 80 species of birds, 23 species of cetacean and 7 land mammals plus a Polar Bear now and then.

Numerous activities can be found in North Iceland during both summer and winter time. Snowmobiling, Skiing, Heli Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Dog Sledding, Ice Skating, Ice fishing, Whale Watching, Super Jeeps, Diving, Horseback Riding and numerous nature exploring can be experienced in North Iceland.

Photos of the eruption in Holuraun. The first activity was in Bárðarbunga and then it led to Holuhraun and Dyngjujökull. These areas are in Vatnajökull National Park near Jökulsá. Photos by Hordur Finnboga.