Gateway to Iceland's dramatic north
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
Snow was still on the ground in what locals insisted was spring. I drove out to a geothermal pool half-frozen at the edges and shared it with three fishermen who'd finished their shift and wanted only silence and heat. Akureyri's stillness felt earned, like the whole town was exhaling after a long winter.
Powerful waterfall cascading into misty chasm, one of Iceland's most dramatic natural spectacles. Best: Jun–Aug
Geothermal lake surrounded by pseudocraters, dramatic lava formations, and abundant birdlife. Best: Jun–Aug
Otherworldly landscape of towering lava pillars and labyrinthine formations resembling medieval fortress. Best: Jun–Aug
Striking modernist church dominating the town with iconic spire visible from afar. Best: Jun–Aug
Northern Iceland's largest garden with Arctic and subarctic plant species. Best: May–Sep
Less touristy north