Things to see and do Northeast

From the Naustavegur road, a footpath leads through the marshes of Tjarnarhólsmýri. In the cliffs of Hamrahamrar, behind Naustaborgir, an interesting flora grows in the stones.

A hiking path leads from Leirhnjúkur to the crater Hófur. It takes 1 hour round trip.

This is one of the most scenic spots in the Mývatn region. Here you'll find a series of pseudo-craters, the result of a lava flow meeting the waters of a lake several thousand years ago. The craters are thus so many explosions that have sculpted these landscapes in a unique and fascinating way. The site is easy to get to, and two hiking trails of 1.5 km and 3 km allow you to discover the area in a different way. If you come at the beginning of the high season, you're sure to come across many cute and photogenic sheep.

To the southeast of Hverfjall is another explosive crater, the Lúdent. It is as black as the previous one. His crater has a shape like a plate. From its summit, overlooking Mývatn, on the rugged terrain of the east bank, the Vilingafjall and the tabular mountains, massive and black, snow all year round.

If you're looking for a small-scale whale-watching cruise, you'll be delighted by this small, passionate and welcoming team. Located some 30 km from Akureyri, Whale Watching Árskógssandur offers a whale-watching cruise in the Eyjafjörður fjord, which can be combined with a beer spa. A little extra: during your excursion, you can warm up with hot chocolate and delicious cinnamon rolls.