Top Things to do in North Iceland
What to do and see in North Iceland, North Iceland: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in North Iceland, Iceland including The Museum of Prophecies in Skagastrond, The Transportation Museum at Ystafell, Samgonguminjasafn Skagafjaroar Storageroi, Folk Music Center, Bruggsmidjan Kaldi Brewery, Puffin and Friends, Brunir Horse, The Husavik Whale Museum, Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Glaumbaer Museum.
Restaurants in North Iceland
1. The Museum of Prophecies in Skagastrond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
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. The Transportation Museum at Ystafell
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Transportation Museum at Ystafell is the oldest car museum in Iceland and has one of the largest collections of cars in the country. It also features many other types of vehicles and plenty of antique treasures to discover.
Reviewed By elvarveigur11
Amazing place for people who love history and love cars, personally i think this is one of the most uniqe museum in iceland, i am going to visit this place everytime i drive by because the experience you get is so unreal. Love this place and love the people that own it.
3. Samgonguminjasafn Skagafjaroar Storageroi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
4. Folk Music Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Folk Music Centre in Siglufjordur is located in Madame House where the Rev. Bjarni Þorsteinsson lived from 1888 to 1898. The centre brings to life the world of Icelandic folk music.
5. Bruggsmidjan Kaldi Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Kaldi is the first micro brewery in Iceland, opened in 2006. It's a small family business in the North of Iceland. We have tours every hour from 11am-15pm, monday-friday. You can also call or email us for other times.
6. Puffin and Friends
7. Brunir Horse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Brunir Horse is a family business run by the horse farmers Einar and Hugrun. Brunir Horse organises shows where the Icelandic horse is introduced in its natural environment and its history and unique qualities are brought to life with the emphasis on the horse’s multiple skills and diversity. The guests can enjoy local cuisine at the cafe and art at the farmers studio and art gallery
8. The Husavik Whale Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
The Húsavík Whale Museum is a non-profit organization established in 1997. The Húsavík Whale Museum is situated in Húsavík, a small town in north east Iceland, on the shores of Skjálfandi Bay, just below the Arctic Circle at 66° N. The museum’s purpose is to educate the public about whales, with emphasis on the species occurring in the North Atlantic. The exhibition provides informative and attractive displays that have the capacity to raise awareness about cetaceans and their environment. The scientific component includes an introduction to the museum’s research, which has been expanding since 2001 and now includes international collaborations and publications. The museum was acknowledged as an educational facility by the Icelandic Ministry of Education in 2007.
Reviewed By AnupSushmank - Dallas, United States
If you do whale watching tour, which I highly recommend, then you will get 10-20% discount for this museum and some restaurants. This is worth it. They have free filter coffee inside.
9. Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,617 reviews
Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth´s surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 metres.Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms, the warm, soothing waters of Mývatn Nature Baths are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing which lingers on as a lasting memory of your visit to this spellbinding area at Europe´s outer limits.Facilities on offer include a reception area and restaurant seating 120 guests, changing rooms and showers for up to 300 guests, two natural steam baths accommodating up to 50 bathers at a time, and a 5000m2 geothermal bathing pool maintained at a constant temperature of 38-40ºC.
Reviewed By 2morrows - Port Coquitlam, Canada
The Myvatn nature Baths are set in an outdoor area with hot springs contained in naturally landscaped areas where one can enjoy the baths and the scenery. They are very reasonable priced compared to the Blue Lagoon, not in a man made setting and much less crowded. They include changing rooms, showers, sauna, geothermal pools and a nice restaurant with a viewing area to eat and relax upstairs with a good view of the pools.
10. Glaumbaer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By tpalermini - Glendale, United States
The museum was closed when we stopped, but fortunately we could still walk around the grounds and see the building from the outside. It's right off the highway, so it is definitely worth a stop to see.
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